Construction of Stone Masonry Protection wall for revetment work of 220kv Tharad-Thavar Line 01 & 02 Tower Line Location No. 149, Village: Malupur, Ta: Tharad under AM Division Tharad under Palanpur Circle

Name of Work: “Construction of Stone Masonry Protection wall for revetment

work of 220kv Tharad-Thavar Line 01 & 02 Tower Line Location No. 149, Village:

Malupur, Ta: Tharad under AM Division Tharad under Palanpur Circle.”

 Tender Notice.

 Integrity Pact.

 Instructions to Bidders

 Qualification Requirement

 Conditions of Contract

 General Conditions of Contract

 Standard Field Quality Plan.

 Technical Specifications.

 Forms & Appendices to be filled in by the bidders.

 Technical Specifications for Civil Works

Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd.

Regd. & Corporate office: Race course, Vadodara.

Circle Office, Nr. Circuit House, Palanpur –

Corporate Identity No: U40100GJ1999SGC036018

Email: [email protected]

TENDER NOTICE No: PTC/ET/60/2026

SE (TR) invites “On line Tenders” (e-tendering) for the Work of: Construction of Stone Masonry

Protection wall for revetment work of 220kv Tharad-Thavar Line 01 & 02 Tower Line Location

No. 149, Village: Malupur, Ta: Tharad under AM Division Tharad under Palanpur Circle. From

registered Contractors in appropriate class with GETCO / Central / State Government / Railway/Semi.

Govt. and who has executed civil works successfully as mentioned in Qualification requirement criteria

given in the tender document. Bidders should fulfill the all the qualification criteria. Otherwise their bids

will not be considered & price bid will not be opened. All the bidders should have valid e-tender vender

Tender Papers & Specifications may be down loaded from Web site https://getco.nprocure.com (For

view, down load and on line submission) and GUVNL / GETCO web sites www.gseb.com &

www.getcogujarat.com (For view & download only). All tender documents are to be uploaded

through online only (mandatory) on (n) procure portal including scanned copy of duly

attested Tender fee, EMD and Integrity Pact.

SN DESCRIPTION Civil Works DETAIL

1 Tender No. PTC/ET/60/2026

2 Sr. No. PTC/ET/Civil/11/2026

3 Name Of Work Construction of Stone Masonry Protection wall for revetment

work of 220kv Tharad-Thavar Line 01 & 02 Tower Line Location

No. 149, Village: Malupur, Ta: Tharad under AM Division

Tharad under Palanpur Circle.

4 Tender Cost Rs 12,47,031.35 /- (including GST & WC)

Payment of EMD will be accepted by RTGS / NEFT / online

6 Tender Fee (Non- Rs.1180/- (1000+180 GST@ 18%) Non-Refundable

refundable) in Rs. Payment of Tender-Fee will be accepted by RTGS / NEFT

7 Time Limit 03 Calendar Months

8 Appropriate Class Class-“E-2” & Above

9 On line (E-tendering)

tender/ offer submission

last date up to 16.00 hours

only (This is mandatory)

10 Date of opening of Tender

fee, EMD cover, and

integrity pact in on – line

opening at 16.01 Hours.

11 Type of Tender Percentage Basis on FIRM PRICE

1. 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.

2. Bidders have to submit Technical bid as well as Price bid in electric format only on

above mentioned website till the date and time shown above. However, of anywhere in

tender documents submission of other than this document physical submission

mentioned to be overlooked

3. The Tender Fee amount should be paid by NEFT/RTGS/Online only at the office

address specified in the tender document. Payment of EMD should be made by

RTGS/NEFT/on line only. After the payment through RTGS/NEFT bidder has to

mail following details to [email protected], [email protected],

[email protected], [email protected].

The transection slip of payment made by RTGS/NEFT is to be uploaded in N-

procure with tender documents.

Sr. No Required Details

1 Name & Address of the bidder

2 Bidder GST No

3 Tender No with due date

4 Mode of Transfer

5 Ref. ID with Bank Details

7 Payment against (Tender Fee/ EMD)

Bidder has to provide all above details by email on the same date of payment so

that receipt can be generated.

4. GETCO Beneficiary Bank detail is as under:

1 Name of Account Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd.

3 Name of Bank Bank of Baroda

4 Branch Code PALANP

Ground Floor, Meeta Hospital Building,

5 Address of Bank Opp. New Bus Stand, College Road,

Palanpur, Gujarat -385001

6 IFSC Code BARB0PALANP (Fifth digit is “0” Zero)

7 PAN No AABCG4029R

8 TAN No AHMG02636E

9 GST No 24AHMG02636E1DV

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. It shall be sole responsibility of the bidder that the uploaded scanned documents (in PDF from)

remain legible and should not be password protected.

7. All the relevant scanned documents as per requirement of the tender are to be upload through

online only on n procure portal including Tender fee receipt, EMD receipt and attested Integrity

Pact. (All tender documents including Price bid are not to be submitted with the physical

8. Tender will be evaluated on Data / Details / Documents of the online offer only.

9. It is mandatory for all the bidders to upload their tender documents by on line (E-tendering) in

scheduled time.

10. The bidders are required to fill up all the online annexure / forms. This is intended for

transparency and speedy evaluation of the bids. Instead of simply confirming / attached in bid, the

Bidder shall fill in the particulars against appropriate place in respect of each line appearing in

each online annexure. Wherever required, bidder shall invariably have to upload supporting

authentic documents in the online bid.

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

bids accordingly and bidder cannot raise any objection against any point during evaluation.)

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

extension of due date etc

12. The Earnest Money Deposit and tender fee will be accepted by NEFT/RTGS/online only. EMD

and Tender Fee in NEFT/RTGS/online only with different purchaser or agency shall not be

accepted. Tender without EMD receipt and tender fee receipt shall be rejected. Two separate

transection for Tender fee and EMD should be submitted.

13. 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, Highway Char Rasta, Palanpur – 385

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

Yours faithfully,

Superintending Engineer

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LIMITED, PALANPUR

Name of Work: Construction of Stone Masonry Protection wall for revetment work of 220kv

Tharad-Thavar Line 01 & 02 Tower Line Location No. 149, Village: Malupur, Ta: Tharad under

AM Division Tharad under Palanpur Circle.

Ref: PTC/ET/60/2026

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 and the nation.

GETCO COMMITMENT PARTY’S COMMITMENT

o To maintain the highest ethical standards o Not to bring pressure /

in business and profession. recommendations outside GETCO

to influence its decision.

o Ensure maximum transparency to the o Not to use intimidation, threat,

Satisfaction of stakeholders inducement or Pressure of any kind

on GETCO or any of it’s employees

under any circumstances.

o To ensure to fulfill the terms of o To be prompt and reasonable in

agreement / contract and to fulfilling the contract, agreement,

consider objectively the viewpoint legal obligations.

o To ensure regular and timely release o To provide goods and / or services

of payment on due dates for work timely as per agreed quality and

done. specifications at minimum cost to

o To ensure that no improper demand o To abide by the general discipline to

is made by employees or by anyone be maintained in our dealings.

o To give maximum possible o To be true and honest in furnishing

assistance to all the Vendors / information including payment to

Suppliers / Service provider and agents / sub-agents.

others to enable them to complete the

contract in time.

o To provide all information to o Not to divulge any information,

suppliers/ contractors relating to business details available during the

contract / Job which facilitate him to course of business relationship to

complete the contract / job others without the written consent of

successfully in time. GETCO.

o To ensure minimum hurdles to o Not to enter into carter / syndicate

Vendors/ suppliers / contractors in / understanding whether formal /

completion of agreement / contract / non formal so as to influence the price.

Seal & Signature Seal & Signature

(GETCO Authorized Signatory) (Party’s Authorized Person)

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(Undertaking in Regard to Stop deal / Banned for Business dealing / Black list thereof)

SUB: Undertaking in Regard to Stop deal / Banned for Business dealing / Black List thereof

Ref: Tender No:

All Bidders will have to furnish the following undertaking duly filled in, signed and stamped for

Each quoted item of the tender along with the technical Bid.

Authorized signatory of M/s_______________________________________________

And their proprietor / any partner / any director of the firm is not stop deal and / or Banned / black

Listed by GUVNL and or its any of the subsidiary company viz. GSECL /GETCO /DGVCL /MGVCL

/UGVCL /PGVCL for the tendered item.

Contractor’s Signature with Seal & Date.

Seal of the Company.

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Tender Acceptance letter

TENDER NO. PTC/ET/602026

Sub: Construction, Construction of Stone Masonry Protection wall for

revetment work of 220kv Tharad-Thavar Line 01 & 02 Tower Line Location

No. 149, Village: Malupur, Ta: Tharad under AM Division Tharad under

Palanpur Circle.

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

1) I / we, the undersigned, have read and examined each page/documents

of above tender documents in detail.

2) I / we declare that we accept all the conditions of the above tender

unconditionally / I We don’t have any objection for any clause, point or

condition. If there will be any deviation found, in bid, the offer shall be out

rightly rejected without assigning any reason thereof.

3) In any legal implication in future if any, this document can be used as

authentic consent from our side.

Signature of Authorized Representative of Company / Agency

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(Location Address)

Sub.: CA Certificate for payment of GST and uploading of the invoice details on GSTN portal

This is to certify that M/s (Name of the Party and Address) have completed the work / supply

of (Nature of Work) against (Work Order No. and date). It is further certified that the GST charged on

the bills of the said work order are paid to Government and accurate & correct details of such

invoices are also uploaded on the GSTN portal within the stipulated time. It is further certified that

GST charged from GETCO has neither been refunded nor is refund claim pending with GST

Name of the Firm

Firm Registration No.

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(ON LETTERHEAD OF COMPANY/FIRM)

(Location Address)

Sub.: (Nature of Work with Order No. of GETCO) -- Submission of Undertaking thereof

I/we hereby undertake that if GST Charged on the invoices of the above stated order is

not paid/ short paid to government or if I/we fail to upload the details or uploads inaccurate

particulars on GSTN portal within the stipulated time limit, GETCO shall have the right to

recover the amount of GST along with penal interest at the rate of 15 % p.a.

I/we, hereby undertake that in the event of any refund of GST either full or part if received

by me/us in future in respect of the goods and/or services for the above state order, I/we shall

pass on the same to GETCO without any formal claim to that effect from GETCO.

Name of the Supplier / Contractor

Name, Signature of the Authorised

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A/T ACCEPTANCE LETTER: -

(TO BE SUBMITED ON FIRM’S LETTER HEAD)

The Superintending Engineer

Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd,

Circle Office, Nr. Circuit House

We hereby acknowledge, agree and accept your A/T under reference above with terms and

conditions mentioned therein.

Designation ___________________

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT We,

THE CONTRACTOR, which expression shall, where the context so admits include their heirs, executors,

administrations and legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns) are hereby held and firmly bind

unto the GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISISON RORPORATION LTD. (hereinafter called the GETCO, which

expression shall where the context so admits, include its successors and assigns) to refund the full amount of

steel, cement and other materials supplied by the GETCO under the terms and conditions of A/T

damage or deterioration of whatsoever nature occurs to the said materials supplied by the GETCO and which

are in the custody of the contractor at his works site on behalf of the GETCO at

________________________________________ or if any of the said materials when inspected by any officer

authorized by the GETCO in this behalf of found to be damaged, lost, deteriorated in quality or quantity, the

contractor hereby agree to pay the full amount forthwith the GETCO and hereby bind himself to indemnity and

at all times keep indemnified the GETCO against all loss, damage and deterioration to the cement, steel and

any materials supplied by the GETCO within 30 days, the market value of such loss, damage and deterioration

in full to the GETCO and shall also authorize the GETCO to deduct the said sum from any due to the

contractor or any such which at any time may become due to the contractor or any referred contractor or any

other entered into by the contractor with the GETCO.

AND WHEREAS THE CONTRCTOR do hereby agree to be responsible for safe custody, protection

and preservation of the said materials against all risks and against loss, damage and deteriorations of

whatsoever nature in respect of the said materials while it remain in the custody and possession of the

AND WHEREAS the said materials shall at all times be open for inspection by any officer authorized

NOW the conditions of the above written bond are such the contractor shall pay the full amount

forthwith to Board in the event of loss, damage or deterioration or whatsoever except due to circumstances

arising out of war or natural calamities in respect of the materials supplied by the GETCO and shall fully land

effectually indemnify and keep indemnified the GETCO against such loss, damage and deterioration in time.

The contractor shall keep the said materials open at all times for inspection by the officer authorized

by the GETCO and produce at any time when demanded.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF WE, the ____________________________________________ hereto sign

at _____________________(signature of the contractor with his name, designation & official seal) on this

In presence of:-

(with name, full address & signature).

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Technical Specification & Commercial Conditions

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE BIDDERS

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Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd.

Regd. & Corporate office: Race course, Vadodara.

Circle Office, Nr. Circuit House, Palanpur –

Corporate Identity No: U40100GJ1999SGC036018

Email: [email protected]

(A) INSTRUCTIONS TO THE BIDDERS

(A1) SCOPE OF WORK:

Major works covered in this work are Construction of Stone Masonry Protection wall for

revetment work of 220kv Tharad-Thavar Line 01 & 02 Tower Line Location No. 149, Village:

Malupur, Ta: Tharad under AM Division Tharad under Palanpur Circle. as per specifications and

terms mentioned here under.

(1) The site of proposed work is situated at Palanpur TR Circle jurisdiction. The works shall be

carried out as per tender specifications & detailed work order.

(2) Any activity not specifically mentioned in the tender but necessary in the opinion of engineer in

charge of work must be carried out for successful completion of the job, on getting approval of

competent authority of GETCO.

(3) Before taking up construction activity; the agency has to cut the trees which obstruct the working,

of any diameter, bushes, vegetation, i.e. roots, plant, shrubs, grass etc including stacking and

crediting to GETCO as directed with no extra cost.

(4) Site visit: The bidder is advised to visit the site and examine the site condition. Where in the work

is proposed to be carried out and to get himself fully acquainted at his own responsibility for all

information that may be necessary for quoting the tender bid and entering in to contract. All cost

and liabilities arising out of the site visit shall be at bidder account.

(A2) Earnest money Deposit:

1. Bidders are requested to pay an earnest money deposit (1 % of estimated cost) by

NEFT/RTGS/online only for the amount as specified in the tender notice. Payment of EMD any

other form other than NEFT/RTGS/Online shall not be accepted. EMD and Tender Fee

NEFT/RTGS/online only with different purchaser or agency shall not be accepted.

2. The EMD shall be submitted along with submission of Technical bid only. In no case it shall be

submitted with sealed cover of Price Bid.

3. Tenders not accompanied by EMD shall be rejected.

4. 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 further works of

5. 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 in to

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

(A3) (1) COMPLETION PERIOD:

• The time limit for the completion of the above work will be 03 calendar Months from the

commencement of the work, which will be given by the competent authority.

• One month additional will be considered for the rainy season if the scheduled execution period falls

within the period from 1st July to 31st October. In case the duration of execution is not exactly falls

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for a period of 1st july to 31st October, the proportionate days will be given based on the duration falls

between period 1st July to 31 st October e.g.

 If entire duration falls between 1st July to 31st October, 30days allowable towards rainy days.

 If the execution period falls short by four months, then the proportionate days shall be

calculated based on following formula:

Daily allowable on account of rainy period =30xN/120, where N = numbers of days falling

between 1st July to 31st October.

Note- While applying this formula no extension of time limit shall be permitted on account of delay

• 15 days additional will be considered where hard rock strata are available.

• Delay due to power supply will be considered in TLE only if the agency applies for power supply to

DISCOM within 5 days from the date of issue of LOI. It is necessary for bidders to apply within 5days

from the date of LOI for temporary power connection considering 5days required by distribution

company to provide the power connection as per their SOP, making thereby availability of power

supply on 10th day of LOI. Any delay in making the application for temporary power connection

beyond initial 5 days shall be on account of bidder.

(A4) SECURITY DEPOSIT:

As per prevailing rules of the Corporation, 5% of the contract value shall be paid as ‘Security Deposit’. As

per Government of Gujarat vide circular No. JNV.10212/520A dtd. 26.06.2012 & GERC audit report,

contractor has to pay 100 % S. D. shall be paid at Circle Office, Palanpur as early as possible, from

receipt of letter of intent either

a) In form of DD in favour of "Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd. " of any

Nationalized Bank payable at Palanpur OR

b) In form of Bank Guarantee of any Nationalized Bank as per the approved format

of the Corporation valid for minimum period of time limit plus guarantee period of

100 % S. D. may be submitted on receipt of LOI. The security deposit will be refunded only after

the completion of 1(ONE) year guarantee period of work completed or finalization of final bill

whichever is later.

If Security Deposit is not paid within 15 days of issue of LOI, EMD paid will be forfeited and

Corporation will not deal with party for the period of 2(TWO) years.

(A5) Other Instructions:

1 Tenders must be submitted in the enclosed schedule of work & quantities. Those received in any

other form will not be accepted. They should be accompanied by a covering letter in which the

bidder should give all information as called for in the specifications & any other point which he

would like to be considered along with the tender.

2 The Schedule-B shall be filled up with the quoted % above or below & shall be submitted

3 The bidders shall note that no deviations from the technical specifications or commercial

conditions with this bid are acceptable & it will be presumed that the bidder agrees entirely with

the specifications & general terms &conditions of the contract.

4 The Corporation reserves the right to accept any tender irrespective of whether it is lowest or not

or to reject all the tenders without assigning any reasons thereof. Tenders departing from the

technical Specification or the method of bidding in a radical manner may also be rejected.

5 On acceptance of the tender the name(s) of the accredited representative(s) of the tenderer who

would be responsible for taking instructions from the Engineers of the Corporation shall be

communicated to the Superintending Engineer (TR), Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation,

Circle Office, Palanpur. 385

6 Proof of payments of taxes made by the Contractor to the appropriate departments shall

be produced to Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation failing which appropriate

amount shall be withheld on getting information / instruction from the concerned

6A.1 GST Registration:

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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 conditions 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

PENALTY FOR DELAY

The completion time allowed for carrying out the work should be strictly

observed. For any delay, penalty will be levied at the rate of ½ % per week or part

thereof on delayed portion of the work subject to ceiling of 10% of total contract

value (GST as applicable will be imposed).

6A.2 The prices quoted shall be all inclusive of freight, octroi, transportation, loading, –unloading &

stacking at site of Girders/Towers and line materials received from construction store

GETCO Kansari after observing all store formalities of GETCO.

6A.3 No extra payment toward any type of templates and erection tools /materials will be made.

If the Supplier/Contractor has opted for the Composition scheme of GST, the same must be clearly

specified with valid Declaration & Certificate from Department. In the event of withdrawal/cessation

of the Supplier from Composition scheme during the tenure of the contract, the rate (i.e. price)

mentioned in the price bid shall be final and any additional GST will have to be borne by the

tenderer himself. In no case additional amount towards GST or otherwise will be paid / reimbursed

to supplier/contractor. Further Statutory Variation clause will not be applicable in case of Supplier /

Contractor has opted for Composition Scheme under GST.

Also, please mention separate applicable HSN / SAC Code and rate of GST and Cess as applicable

for each item of Goods/Service. If not specifically mentioned, then COMPANY will have the option to

take the prices as exclusive of taxes and duties at maximum higher slab rates for the evaluation of

The offers having price INCLUSIVE OF GST and Cess is likely to be rejected if the rate of GST and

Cess is not mentioned clearly unless the bidder has opted for Composition Scheme under GST Act,

which should be clearly indicated in the price bid. COMPANY may at its discretion consider such

offer with presumption of highest applicable rate of VAT/GST/Cess prevailing when the price quoted

is inclusive of GST and Cess.

The offered prices to be indicated in online mode of tender in the format given (i.e. Schedule-B). The

price bid submitted in physical mode shall not be considered.

Every bidder shall inform their GSTIN No. of the registered place(s) wherefrom the bidder intends to

supply the goods / services, meaning thereby the bidder has to supply the goods / services from the

relevant declared / registered place of supply only.

6A.5 Goods and Service Tax (GST) :

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The rates are excluding GST at the rate of 9% CGST plus 9% SGST or 18% IGST under the GST

law or as applicable to works contract service from time to time which will be paid extra on a given

taxable goods and/or services.

The amount of GST, Percentage (%) of GST and Cess as applicable should clearly be indicated

separately. (GST/Cess means all applicable Tax/Cess under GST Laws. GST Laws means IGST

Act, GST (Compensation to the State for Loss of Revenue) Act, CGST Act, UTGST Act and SGSCT

Act, 2017and all related ancillary legislations).

You shall have to submit a C.A Certificate& duly authorized Signatory of successful bidder, certifying

that you have not claimed Refund of any applicable GST and Cess, charged to COMPANY or shall

not claim any such Refund, on a future date, from the concerned Authorities and if, any Refund, in

respect of such GST and Cess, is claimed by you, it will be immediately passed on to the

COMPANY, without COMPANY making any specific Claim, for the same, either from the

Department or from you.

If the Supplier/Contractor has opted for the Composition scheme of GST, the same must be clearly

specified with valid Declaration & Certificate from Department. In the event of withdrawal/cessation

of the Supplier from Composition scheme during the tenure of the contract, the rate mentioned in the

price bid shall be final and any additional GST will have to be borne by the tenderer. In no case

additional amount towards tax or otherwise will be paid / reimbursed to supplier/contractor. Further

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

Composition Scheme under GST.

Contractor has to provide Tax invoice in a standard format as per CGST act, CGST rules 2017 and

GST invoicing rules containing all details as provided Act and rules. Contractor / Supplier has to

mentioned GST no. of GETCO 24AABCG4029R2ZC in the invoice invariably failure of which

payment will not be made.

GST at the applicable rate will be levied on the total of schedule B. GST will be subject to CGST,

SGST, UTGST, IGST act and rules, regulation and notifications issued by government from time to

time. Contractor has to classify the supply / services according to the HSN / SAC of CGST Act,

2017. GETCO also reserve the right of classification in case of any misclassification of goods /

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 if any. Such refund along with interest needs to be passed on suo-moto by the supplier /

The amount of GST in the invoice will be reimbursed subject to matching of transaction in GST

return. In case of mismatch, amount of GST will be retained from the subsequent invoice of the

contractor. For final bills, GST will be retained and reimbursed on matching the same in GST return

and after receipt of request from the contractor.

Further, the Company has a right to recover the amount of GST along with penal interest at the rate

of 15% per annum if GST charged is not paid / short paid to the government or fail to upload the

details or uploads inaccurate particulars on GSTIN portal by the Supplier / Contractor within the

stipulated time limit.

In case, Govt. revises the rate of GST rate / Code during the tenure of the contract, the provision of

GUVNL’s statutory variation clause shall apply.

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DEDUCTION OF TDS under GST

As per provisions of GST Act, TDS under GST @ 2% (1% CGST & 1% SGST or 2%

IGST as applicable) or at the applicable rate from time to time, will be deducted from

the bill of suppliers/contractors at the time of credit or payment. TDS Certificates in the

prescribed format will be issued as per the prescribed rules under GST.

6A.6 INPUT TAX CREDIT BENEFIT:

In the event of any statutory increase in the rate of Input Tax Credit and / or due to inclusion of any

other additional item of their inputs / input services under the ambit of the Input Tax Credit provisions

under the GST Act, subsequent to the date of submission of the offer, the same should be passed

on to COMPANY and you should inform such changes to COMPANY from time to time.

6A.7 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 COMPANY’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 COMPANY.

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

Composition Scheme under GST.

Income tax at source at the prevailing rate will be deducted from bills in accordance with the

provision of Income-Tax Laws and to that effect a certificate will be issued to the contractor

6C Welfare Cess

• 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.

• Contractor shall get registered under Welfare Cess Act before commencement of work. Office of

the Factory Inspector is authorized at present as a registering authority.

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

documentary evidence of payment.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Before release of payment of final bill,the contractor has to submit documentary evidence of

payment of welfare cess of previous R.A.Bill as well as of this final bill.

• If the R.A.Bill happens to be first and final bill, then before release of payment, contractor has to

submit documentary evidence of registration under Welfare Cess Act and evidence of payment of

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

evidence of payment by observing due formalities.

7 The successful contractor will have to sign an agreement as per the Gujarat Energy Transmission

Corporation rules on stamped paper & the necessary stamp duty charges shall be borne by the

8. The bidder shall visit the site and carefully study the work to be carried. The Corporation will not

pay any extra or rate for any reason in case the contractor claims, after acceptance of contract, to

have misjudged the site condition.

9. The percentage quoted shall include cost towards of all materials, & machinery including

equipments, fixtures, labour, constructional equipments, fuel, scaffolding, staging, ramps,

walkways, approach and haul road, temporary works, etc. bearing permanent or temporary

nature necessary for the completion of the work in all respects, except for those items specifically

mentioned to be furnished by the Corporation. The contractor must also arrange for the transport

of materials & include all such costs in the rates quoted by him for finished work.

10. During the execution of the work if it is found that the work is not progressing as per the

Scheduled Progress Program, approved by the Corporation & planned by the Contractor, due to

the reasons attributable to the Contractor; suitable action shall be taken as per relevant clauses

mentioned in General Conditions of Contract.

11. The contract or any part thereof shall not be subject to change without the written permission of

the Superintending Engineer (TR), Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation, Circle Office,

Palanpur. 385 001 or his authorized representatives.

12. Tender shall remain open for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the date of Technical bid

opening & during this period no bidder shall be allowed to withdraw his tender. Any such

withdrawals, during the said period will entail forfeiture of the earnest money deposited with the

tender. The GETCO will take further action as deemed fit like not to deal with bidder in GETCO

13. Further information required, if any, can be had from the office of the Superintending Engineer

(TR), Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation, Circle Office, Palanpur. 385 001. But it must be

clearly understood that the tenders must be received complete in every respects by the due date

14. The notice inviting tender, general instructions to the contractors & all documents of this tender

shall form part of the contract.

15. The works under this contract shall be completed in all respects within stipulated period from the

date of commencement order issued by field office. However, interim mile stones to be jointly

fixed after issue of LOI.

16. Bidders must quote firm price only, till completion of work under contract, & this is to be confirmed

by bidder while submitting his offer. No escalation towards labor and material / fuel shall be

paid in this execution of contract.

17. Contractor shall pay minimum wages to his laborers as per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 &

rules there under as applicable from time to time in pursuant to the State Government notification.

The concerned contractor shall submit the details of the payment with due certificate of LWO/IRO

of the Corporation

18. Once the offer submitted will not be returned back for any reason thereof in any

19. Each tender shall contain the name, residence & place of business of person or persons making

the tender & shall be signed by the tenderer with his usual signature with seal of the company.

20. Tender by partnerships shall furnish the full names of all partners. It shall be signed with the

partnership name by one of the members of the partnership or by an authorized representative

followed by the name &designation of the person signing.

21. An attested copy of the constitution of the firm with the name of partners shall be furnished.

Whenever, whether in submission of the tender or later in other matters, the signatures are made

by one person on behalf of Directors or a firm or a corporation, an attested copy of the resolution

of the partners or of law shall be supplied by the tenderer authorizing Witnesses & sureties shall

be persons of status & probity, &their names, occupation & address shall be stated below their

signatures. All signatures shall be dated.

22. Tenders by corporation shall be signed with the legal name of the corporation followed by the

name of the state of incorporation & by the signature & designation of the president, secretary or

other person authorized to bind it in the matter with rubber seal of the company.

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23. The GETCO reserves the right to delete any item of Schedule-B for which contractor shall not

have any right to claim on this account.

24. The Bidders shall study the Conditions of site & shall resort to dewatering, where necessary, by

appropriate methods & maintain reasonably dry areas to work at and no extra claim will be

entertaining on this account.

25. The Contractor shall prepare all required roads to execute various items of this Contract &

arrange all transport of materials & all such costs shall be taken care of while quoting the rates.

No extra payments shall be admissible towards such costs. On completion, this shall be cleared if

asked by GETCO at no extra cost.

26. Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation shall not entertain idle charges for any site conditions

or any circumstances.

27. The Contractor shall take all requisite & necessary care to observe that no damage is occurred

to the Existing structures, if any. For any damage to the Existing Structures of Gujarat Energy

Transmission Corporation the Contractor shall be held responsible.

28. The submission of any bid connected with these document and specification shall constitute on

agreement that bidder shall have no cause of action or claim against the GETCO for rejection of

his bid. The owner shall always be at liberty to reject or accept split any bid or bids at his sole

discretion and any action will not be called into question and the bidder shall have no claim in that

regards against the owner.

29. Recoveries:

(I) In case of any damage to equipment/machinery or structure/building of GETCO or any

public property due to negligence’s of contractor or any other reasons attributed to

contractor the decision of E.I.C. regarding the amount of recovery shall be final and

(II) If the contractor fails to execute the proportionate work as per direction of E.I.C. within the

time frame given for completion of part / whole of the work GETCO shall get the work

done through any other contractor and the cost of execution of such work along with 15%

overhead charges shall be recovered from contractor.

30. Notwithstanding anything contained to the contrary in the specification or tenders in subsequent

exchange of correspondence, the conditions of contract shall be binding on the contractor and

any change or variations expressed or implied, however made in the said conditions shall not be

valid or operative unless expressly sanctioned by the Corporation. The contractor shall be

deemed to have fully informed himself and to have special knowledge of the provisions of the

conditions of contract herein contained.

31 Submissions of tender by a contractor implies that he has read the instructions and condition of

contract herein contained and has made himself aware of the scopes and specifications of the

work to be done.

32 These rules and directions shall form part of the contract.

33 Drawings: Drawings required for the works are available with the E.E. (Civil) of Circle Office

Palanpur. They are indicative and for tender purpose only. Bidders shall have to execute the

work as per construction drawings issued from time to time by GETCO.

34 Electricity Connection: The electric power, at site, will be made available at one mutually

agreed point, free of cost (connection only) by Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation only.

Further distribution will have to be carried out by the contractor as per requirements at their own

cost. The necessary consumption charges will be recovered as per the tariff rate of Gujarat

Energy Transmission Corporation from time to time as per Corporation’s rules.

35 The contractor has to make his own arrangement of water for construction activity at his own

cost. The contractor shall be allowed to draw water from bore well / open well by making his

own arrangement such as drilling, pump with all electrical accessories, pipe line & electricity to

run the bore well /open well from the electric power point provided by DISCOM to them. Water

shall be free of cost to the contractor. The electrical consumption charges to run the bore well /

open well shall be borne by the contractor.

In those cases, where in bore well has been constructed at the cost of GETCO as per contract,

even then no water charges shall be charged, however electricity connection & electricity charges

till the completion of work shall be to contractor accounts.

In no case, GETCO is bound to supply water if the ground water sources are not available at site

within premises.

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36 Tenders received after time: The tenders received after time and date specified in the tender

notice, will not be accepted. Once the offer submitted by the contractor before due date of

submission, the contractor will not be allowed to submit revised / additional / modified / other

even before due date. However, if the issue and receipt of tender is extended by the Corporation

due to any reason, the contractor may submit the revised offer before due date of submission, if

he wishes to submit.

37 The work shall be completed within the period stipulated in the contract. However, it may be

noted that drawings shall be released progressively & site clearance arranged accordingly to the

progress of work at site. Therefore, the contractor has to organize & coordinate the works to suit

these. In the event of any delay due to the above or due to any other reason not attributable to

the contractor, reasonable extension in the completing the work may be given at the discretion &

as decided by the Corporation but no compensation or idle charges will be paid to the contractor

under any circumstances.

38 The price bid/proposals will be opened in the presence of the bidder’s representatives who

choose to attend at the date and time and venue to be notified by the GETCO, after conclusion of

the Technical Evaluation and Post Qualification process.

39 GETCO will not issue any material required for the work. All the materials – tools & tackles,

labour etc. will have to be arranged by the contractor.

40 ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BID

a) The GETCO reserves the right to accept any tender irrespective of whether it is lowest or

not or to reject all the tenders without assigning any reasons thereof. Tenders departing

from the stipulated technical specifications, commercial conditions or the method of

bidding in a radical manner are liable to be rejected.

b) The bid is liable for rejection prima facie, if it is

c) Without payment of EMD / Tender Fee. Or Payment of EMD / Tender fee in any form

other than NEFT/RTGS/Online only

d) Not in prescribed form.

e) Not bearing signature of the bidder & seal of the company on all the documents

accompanying the tender.

f) Not confirming to specifications or conditional tender.

g) Received after expiry of the due date & time.

h) Received by telex or telegram or fax.

i) Submitted by bidders who are listed under declaration of ineligibility for corrupt or

fraudulent practices issued by GETCO, Govt. of Gujarat or its Public Sector under taking.

Tender not fulfilling all the above conditions and those specified in the documents

attached or incomplete in any respect are liable to rejection.

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Qualification Requirement

1 Registration: Bidder quoting for the bid shall have registration in appropriate class with

GETCO/Central/State Government / Railway/Semi. Govt. Organizations.

2 Experience: Bidder should have experience of similar work OR including RCC frame structure

building under single contract as main contractor for minimum of 50% value of estimated cost of

the tender with GETCO/ GEB / Central / State Government / Railway / Semi- Government /

Public Sector Organization within last 5 years. Attested Xerox copy of work orders executed

from GETCO/ GEB / Central / State Government / Railway / Semi- Government / Public Sector

Organization and satisfactory completion certificate from respective department should be

3. Solvency: Latest bank solvency certificate (not more than 1-year-old of tender publish as on

date) from any Nationalized/Scheduled Bank of a sum of minimum 20 % of the estimated cost

shown in the tender. The solvency should be in the name of “To Whomsoever it may concern”

or “GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LIMITED (GETCO)”.

4 Provident Fund Code: Separate provident fund code number towards firm registered with

Regional P. F. Commissioner.

5 Profit & Loss Account Statement: The Bidder should submit certified Xerox audited copy of the

Balance sheet with profit and loss account of last three Years.

6 Nature of Firm: Attested copy of Partnership Deed with recent Form-G obtained from

Registrar of firms for the current year, Power of Attorney, if any, for signing the bid

documents in case of partnership firm & self-affidavit for proprietorship firm. In case the Form-

G is not available for current year Affidavit cum Undertaking of the firm declaring no change in

Form-G is to be submitted. However, this affidavit cum undertaking should be executed only by

partnership firm. The party shall be liable to give fresh affidavit cum undertaking, after completion

of its one year. All such documents shall have to be NOTARISED

7. Goods & Service Tax (GST) Registration: The Bidder shall be registered under the GST Act

and a certified copy of such registration under the GST act indicating the GSTIN shall have to be

submitted along with the bid by the bidder

8 I.T. PAN CARD: The bidder should submit the attested soft copy of PAN Card of their firm.

All the documents to be submitted in soft copy shall be self-attested/notarized.

Signature of Contractor Superintending Engineer,

GETCO, Circle Office,

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For Partnership firm only

AFFIDAVIT CUM UNDERTAKING

(On Rs.300/- stamp paper duly notarized)

We, Shri (names of all partners and POA holder) of M/s.

(name of partnership firm) having registered place of business at

do hereby solemnly state and affirm on Oath as under:

1. That Form G up to last entry dated has been submitted to

2. That since this Form G is not of current year, it is affirmed that whatever

entries specified by Registrar of Firms in this submitted Form G is true and

correct and that, there is no any modification or change in any of the partners or

other details. It is further affirmed that we are liable & bound to disclose to

GETCO immediately, if there is any change and/or modification in partnership

3. That if GETCO finds any undisclosed modification/amendment in partners or

other details at any time, then they shall be entitled to take any legal action

against us / partnership firm. GETCO shall be empowered to stop-deal and

/or black-list our firm for any contract, at such instances.

4. That whatever stated in aforesaid paras and contents therein are true and

correct and shall be binding on all the partners of this partnership firm, which

includes their heirs, representative, assigness, executors etc.

Hence solemnly affirmed on this day of months of

(name & sign of all partners / or POA

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For Propritorship firm only

Self Affidavit for proprietorship firm

(On Rs.300/- stamp paper duly notarized)

I the undersigned _________________________________ hereby solemnly declare

on oath that I am the sole proprietor of the firm ________________________ . The

proprietorship concern is solely owned, managed and controlled by me.

The signature appearing in the contract agreement is signed by me and is true.

I hereby state that whatever is stated herein above is true and correct to the best of my

knowledge and belief.

Hence solemnly affirmed on this _____ day of ___________ of

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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

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(C) GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

1. Definitions:

(a) The Contract means the documents forming the tender and acceptance thereof, together with the

documents referred to therein or individual work order in the case of term contract, including

these conditions, schedules and / or additional conditions attached to the form of tender or

individual work, order, rate schedule, the specifications and the drawings and all these

documents as applicable taken together shall be deemed to form the contract.

(b) The “Tender Document” means the form of tender, the applicable schedules and/or additional

conditions and the specifications and/or drawings as issued to the contractors for the purpose

preparing tender.

(c) The expression “works” or “work” when used in the conditions of contract shall, unless there be

something in the subject or context repugnant to such construction means, the works or the work

contracted to be executed under or in virtue of the contract whether original or altered.

(d) The “Contractor” means the individual or firm or company, whether incorporated or not,

undertaking the works and shall include his or its legal personal representative, successors and

permitted assignees.

(e) “Corporation” means the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd. and the “Accepting

Officer” means the officer who is authorized to sign and signs the contract on behalf of the

(f) The letter “EE” means Executive Engineer who in the case of measurement and lump sum

contract, direct the contractor and the letters “ACE” means “Add Chief Engineer” and “CE” means

“Chief Engineer” who administers and in the case of the term contracts directs the contract.

(g) The “Engineer-in-charge” means all officers of the Corporation appointed by the Chief Engineer

to supervise the works or part of the works.

(h) “Approved” and “Directed” means the approval or direction of the Chief Engineer to Supdt.

Engineer or the person deputed by him for the particular purpose.

(i) “B.S.” means the “British Standard” as issued by the British Standards institution. “A.S.” means

the American Standards as issued by the American Standard Institutions and “I.S.” means the

“Indian Standards” as issued by the Indian Standards Institutions. Wherever the above-

mentioned abbreviations are preferred to, in the specifications and / or work orders, they mean

the addition with all amendments current at the date of issue of tender documents of work orders.

In the case of measurement and terms of contracts “Specifications” means those contained in

Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd. schedule together with any amendments etc.

embodied in the tender documents, “Drawings” refer to those accompanying the tender

documents and/or any work orders referred therein.

(j) The “Contract Sum” means the sum accepted or the sum calculated in accordance with the

prices accepted in the tender and/or the contract rate as payable to the contractor for the full and

entire executing and completion of works.

(k) “The date of completion” is the date or dates of completion of the work or any part of the works

set out or ascertained in accordance with the individual work orders and the tender documents or

any subsequent agreed amendments thereto.

(l) GST/Cess means all applicable Tax/Cess under GST Laws. GST Laws means IGST Act, GST

(Compensation to the State for Loss of Revenue) Act, CGST Act, UTGST Act and SGSCT Act,

2017and all related ancilliary legislations.

(m) '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.

2. Security Deposit

The contractor shall, within 15 days of the issue of Letter of Intent, pay 5 % as Security Deposit. The

Bank Guarantee from schedule bank in lieu of cash or government securities towards Security Deposit

will be accepted providing amount of Security Deposit payable exceeds Rs. 10,000/- .All damages, costs,

charges, expenses and other sums which may be or may become due or payable by the contractor to the

Corporation under the terms of the contract may be deducted from the cash in the proceeds of sale of the

Securities/Bank Guarantee to deposited (which the officer or person to whom the same may be endorsed

as aforesaid is hereby authorized to sell / to encash for that purpose) or from the interest of any such

securities of from any sums due or which may become due to the contractor by the Corporation or from

the whole or the balance unpaid as aforesaid of the encash securities so deposited being repaid or

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transferred and returned as may be to contractor after the date on which the final bill is paid or after the

expiry of the date up to which the contractor has to maintain the work in good order whichever is later.

“For Water Proofing Treatment: -

The contractor shall submit performance guarantee of the waterproofing item at the rate of 20%

of cost of item of work order in the form of DD or in the form of BG of Schedule Bank / Nationalized Bank

in favor of GETCO (A/c Agency) for a period of 5 years from actual date of completion of work on non-

judicial stamp paper of appropriate value in approved format of GETCO. In the event of unsatisfactory

performance of waterproofing work, the agency shall carry out necessary remedial/rectification works that

may be necessary in the opinion of GETCO at no extra cost, failing which BG shall been cashed by

GETCO. The BG shall be released only after satisfactory completion of performance period of 5 years.”

“For Anti-Termite Treatment: -

The contractor shall submit performance guarantee of the anti-termite treatment item at the rate of 20%

of cost of item of work order in the form of DD or in the form of BG of Schedule Bank / Nationalised Bank

in favour of GETCO (A/c Agency) for a period of 5 years from actual date of completion of work on non-

judicial stamp paper of appropriate value in approved format of GETCO. In the event of unsatisfactory

performance of anti-termite treatment work, the agency shall carry out necessary remedial/rectification

works that may be necessary in the opinion of GETCO at no extra cost, failing which BG shall be

encashed by GETCO. The BG shall be released only after satisfactory completion of performance period

3. Penalty for the delay

The time limit allowed for carrying out the work as entered in the tender shall strictly observed by the

contractor and shall be reckoned from date of commencement given by concern Authority / DE(Civil).

The work shall throughout the stipulated period of contract proceeds with due diligence (time being

deemed to be essence of contract) and for delay, the contractor shall pay compensation @ 0.5% plus

GST as applicable per week or part thereof on delayed portion subject to maximum 10% plus GST as

applicable of the total contract value of the civil works (end cost with GST & cess as applicable). For

calculating the delayed portion, date of work completion mentioned in work completion certificate shall be

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 under 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.

4. Action when whole of Security Deposit is forfeited

In any case in which under any clause or clauses of this contract the contractor shall have tendered

himself to pay compensation amounting to the whole of his security deposit (whether paid one sum or

deducted by installments) or in the case of abandonment for the work owing to serious illness or death of

the contractor or any other cause, the Executive Engineer on behalf of the Corporation, shall have

powers to adopt, (a) below and any of the following courses under (b) and (c) as he may deem best

suited to the interest of the Corporation.

(a) To rescind the contract (for which rescission notice of 10 days) in writing to the contractor

under the hand of the Executive Engineer shall be conclusive evidence and in that case the

security deposit of the contractor shall stand forfeited and absolutely at the disposal of the

(b) To employ labor paid by the Corporation, to supply materials to carry out of the works or any

part of the works debiting the contractor with the cost of the labor and the price of the materials

(as to the correctness of which cost and price the certificate of the Executive Engineer shall be

final and conclusive against the contractor) and crediting him with value of the work done, in all

respects in the same manner and at the same rates as if it had been carried out by the contractor

under the terms of this contract and in that case the certificate of the Executive Engineer as to the

value of the work done shall be final and conclusive against the contractor.

(c) To order that the work of the contractor be measured up and to take such part thereof, as

shall be unexecuted, out of his heads and to give it to another contractor to complete, in which

case, any expenses, which may be incurred in excess of the sum, which would have been paid to

the original contractor, if the whole work had been executed by him as to the amount of which

excess expenses the certificate in writing of the Engineer-in-charge shall be final, conclusive and

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shall be borne and shall be paid by the original contractors and shall be deducted from any

money due to him by the Corporation under the contract or otherwise from his security deposit of

the proceeds sale thereof or a sufficient part thereof.

In the event of the above courses being adopted by the Executive Engineer the contractor

shall have no claim to compensation for any loss sustained by him by reason of his having

purchased or procured any materials or entered into any engagements or made any advances on

account of or with a view to the execution of the work or the performance of the contract. And in

case the contract shall be rescind under the provision aforesaid, the contractor shall not be

entitled to recover or be paid any sum for any works thereof actually performed by him under this

contract unless and until the Executive Engineer shall have certified in writing the performance of

such works and the amount payable to him in respect thereof and he only be entitled to be paid

the amount so certified.

5. Notice for unsatisfactory progress

If the progress or a particular portion of the work is unsatisfactory the Executive Engineer whose decision

shall be final, shall notwithstanding that the general progress of work is satisfactory; be entitled to take

action under Clause 4(c) after giving the contractor 10 days’ notice in writing and the contractor will have

no claim for compensation for any loss sustained by him owing to such actions.

6. Action in the case of Default by Contractor

If any case in which any of the powers conferred upon the Executive Engineer by Clauses 4 and

hereof, shall have exercised and the same shall not have been exercised, the non-exercised thereof shall

not constitute a waiver of any of the conditions hereof and such powers shall not withstanding be

exercisable in any further case of default by the contractor for which, by any clauses hereof, he is

declared liable to pay compensation amounting to the whole of his security deposit and liability of the

contractor for past and future compensation shall remain unaffected in the event of the Ex. Engineer

taking action under sub clause (a) or (c) of Clause 4 he may, if he so desires, take possessions of all or

any tools, plants, materials, and stores in such upon the work or the site thereof belonging to the

contractor, or procured by him and intended to be used for the execution of the work of any part thereof

paying for allowing for the same in account at the contract rates, or in the case of a contract rates not

being applicable to current market rates to be certified by the Executive Engineer whose certificate

thereof shall be final. In the alternative, the Executive Engineer may by notice in writing to the contractor

or his clerk of works, foremen or other authorized agent, require him to remove such tools, plants,

materials or stores from the premises within a time to be specified in such requisition to decisions to the

contractor failing to comply with any such requisition, the decision of the Executive Engineer as to the

expenses of any such removal and the amount of the proceed and expense of any such sale, be final

and conclusive against the contractor.

lf 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 to 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

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, and lf the sum thot 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 port of the

works if part of the works have been completed. the Contractor shall be liable for such excess.

lf 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 encase the

Bank Guarantees of Contractor available with Owner/s and retain such other payments due to the

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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 hove to pay if the completion of works is delayed.

7. Extension of Time Limit

If the contractor shall desire an extension of the time limit for completion of the work on the ground of his

having been unavoidably hindered in it’s execution or on any other ground, he shall apply in writing to the

Executive Engineer and the Executive Engineer may, if in his opinion there are reasonable grounds for

granting extension, recommend such extension as he may think necessary or proper. The decision of the

competent authority in this regard shall be final and binding to the contractor. Any delay attributed to

Corporation shall be compensated only by way of extending the limit.

8. Completion Certificate

On completion of the work the Contractor shall be furnished with Completion Certificate by the Executive

Engineer of such completion but no such certificate shall be given nor shall be the work considered to be

complete until works are taken over and/or duly tested and put to operative as the case may be, nor until

the work shall have been measured by the Engineer-In-Charge or where the measurement have been

taken by his subordinated until they have received the approval of the Executive Engineer the said

measurement being binding and conclusive against the contractor.

9. Effect of the Certificate

No payment shall be made for any work estimated to cost less than Rs.1,000/- till after the whole of said

work shall have been completed and certificate of completion given. But in the case of works estimated

to cost more than Rs.1,000/- Contractor shall on submitting a monthly bill thereof, be entitled to receive

payments. Proportionate to the part of the work then approved and passed by the Engineer-in-charge,

whose certificate of such approval and a passing of the sum requiring bad, unsound, imperfect or

unskillful work to be removed and taken away and reconstructed or rejected nor shall any such payment

be considered as admission of the due performance of the contract or any part thereof in any respect of

the accruing of the claim nor shall conclude, determine or effect in any way the powers of the Engineer-

in-charge as to the final settlement and adjustment of the accounts otherwise or in any other way, vary or

affect the contract. The final bill shall be submitted by the contractor within one month of the date fixed

for completion of work. Otherwise the certificate of Engineer-in-charge of the measurement and of total

amount payable for the work shall be final and binding on all parties.

10. Payment to Contractors

The rates for several items of works estimated to cost more than Rs.1,000/- agreed to within shall

be valid only when the item concerned is accepted, having been completed full, in accordance

with the sanctioned specification. In case, where the items of the work, are not accepted, as so

completed the Engineer-in-charge, may make payment on account of such items at such reduced

rates, as he may consider reasonable in the preparation of final or running accounts bills.

The Bill shall be submitted by the contractor each month on or before the date fixed by the Engineer-in -

charge, for all works, executed in the previous month and the Engineer-in-charge shall take or cause to

be taken the requisite measurement for the purpose or having the same verified and the claim so far as it

is admissible, shall be adjusted, if possible, within ten days from the presentation of the bills. If the

contractor does not submit the bill, within the time fixed, as aforesaid, the Engineer-in-charge may depute

a subordinate to measure up the said work in the presence of the contractor or his duly authorized agent,

whose counter signature in the measurement shall be sufficient warrant and the Engineer-in-charge may

prepare a bill from such list which shall be binding on the contractor in all respects. GETCO shall make

effort for the payment of bills (RA & final bills) as early as possible, however no interest is payable on bill

amount if there is delay in payment of GETCO for whatever reason.

The company has decided to make payment to suppliers/contractors through RTGS/NEFT by transfer of

funds instead of cheques through regular courier service/RPAD the payment shall be released to your

bank account through RTGS.

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Therefore, the suppliers/contractors are requested to furnish the following details in original letter head

with cancelled cheque.

1. Account Number

2. Type of account

4. Branch name & address

5. Contact no. of the branch

7. One cancelled cheque

9. For necessary payment against each consignment of material along with 100% taxes, duties, F & I

shall be duly recorded in the form of TRC & SR note by the field office and works related bills, which

shall be now uploaded on Vendor Management System (VMS) Portal, www.vms.guvnl.com including

invoice, documents which are digitally signed by Vendors / Suppliers/Contractors. The supporting

documents duly signed, stamped and scanned are required to be uploaded. The VMS portal also

provides ‘real time’ tracking of invoice status, to monitor the process of submissions and to receive

12. Supply of Materials to Contractor

If the specification of the estimated work provides for use of any special description of material to be

supplied from the Corporation’s Stores or if it is required that the contractor shall use certain stores to be

provided by the Engineer-in-charge (such material and stores and the prices to be charged thereof as

here in after mentioned being so far as practicable for the convenience of contractor but not so as in any

way to control, the meaning or effect of the contract specified in otherwise or from the security deposit or

the proceeds of sale thereof if the deposit is held in Government Securities the same or a sufficient

portion thereof, shall be sold for the purpose. All materials supplied to the contract shall remain the

absolute property of Corporation and shall on no account be removed from the site of the work and shall

at all time be open to inspection by the used by him or for any wastage in or damage thereto. The

contractor shall be responsible for the loss, destruction or deterioration of the materials, stores or articles

supplied to him by the Corporation even if such loss, destruction or deterioration has occurred under any

circumstances whatsoever beyond his control as if the materials, stores or articles so supplied were his

13. Works to be executed in accordance with specifications, drawings, orders etc.

The contractor shall execute in whole and every part of work in the most substantial and workmanlike

manner and both as regarding materials and in every other respect in strict accordance with the

specification. The Contractor also shall confirm exactly, fully and faithfully to the designs, drawings and

instructions in writing relating to the work signed by the Engineer-in - charge and lodged in his office and

to which the contractor shall be entitled to have access for the purpose of Inspection at such office, or in

the site of the work, during office hours and the

Contractor shall, also if he so requires, be entitled at his own expenses to make or cause to be made

copies of the specification, and of all such designs, drawings and instructions as aforesaid.

14. Alteration in Specifications and Designs not to invalidate Contracts.

The Executive Engineer shall have powers to make any alteration, or addition to the original specification

designs, and instructions that may appear to him to be necessary or advisable during the progress of the

work and the contractor shall be bound to carry out the work in accordance with any instructions in this

connection which may be given to him in writing, signed by the Engineer-in-charge and such alterations

shall not invalidate the contract. Any additional work which the contractor may be directed to do in the

manner above specified as part of the work shall be carried out by the contractor on the same conditions

in all respect on which he agreed to do the main works, and at the same rates as are specified in the

tender for the main work. Where, however, the works is to be executed according to the designs, drawing

and specifications recommended by the contractor and accepted by the competent authority, the

alteration above referred to shall be within the scope of such designs, drawings, and specifications

appended to the tender.

15. Rates for works not entered in Estimate or Schedule of Rate of the District

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If the additional and altered work includes any class of work for which no rate is specified in this contract,

then such class of work shall be carried out the rates entered in the Schedule of Rates of the Division or

at the rate mutually agreed upon between the Executive Engineer and the contractor, whichever are

lower. If the additional or altered work for which no rate is entered in the Schedule of Rates of the

Division is ordered to be carried out before the rates agreed upon then the contractor within seven days

of date of receipt by him of the order to carry out the work inform the Executive Engineer for the rate

which in his intension to charge for such class of work and if the Executive Engineer does not agree to

this rate he shall be noticed in writing be at liberty to cancel his order to carry out such class of work and

arrange to carry it out in such manner as he may consider advisable provided always that if the rates

shall have been determined as lastly here in before mentioned then in such case he shall only be entitled

to be paid in respect of the work carried out or expenditure incurred by him prior to the date of the

determination of the rate as aforesaid according to such rate or rates as shall be fixed by the Executive

Engineer. In the event of dispute, the decision of the Superintending Engineer of the Circle will be final.

16. Extension of Time Limit in consequence of Addition or Alteration.

The time limit for the work shall be extended in the proportion that the increase in its cost occasioned by

alterations or additions bears to the cost of the original contract work and the certificate of the Engineer-

in-charge as to such proportions shall be conclusive. No compensation shall be payable for Alternation

in or Restriction of Work to be carried out. If at any time, after the execution of the contract documents

the Engineer-in-charge shall, for any reason whatsoever, require the whole or any part of the work, as

specified in the tender, to be stopped for any period or shall not require he whole or part of the work to be

carried out at all or to be carried out by the contractor, he shall give notice in writing of the fact to the

contractor who shall thereupon suspend or stop the work totally or partially as the case may be in any

such case, except as provided here under the contractor shall have no claim to any payment or

compensation what so ever on account of any profit or advantage which he might have derived from the

execution, of the work in full but which he did not so derive in consequence of the full amount of work not

having been carried out or on account of any loss that he may be put to on account of materials

purchased or agree to be purchased or for unemployment of labour recruited by him. He shall not also

have any; claim for compensation by reason of any alterations having been made in the original

specification, drawings, designs and instructions which may involve any curtailment of the work as

originally contemplated.

17. No claim to compensation on account of loss due to delay in supply of materials by

The contractor shall not be entitled to claim any compensation from Corporation for the loss suffered by

him on account of delay by Corporation in the supply of materials entered in Schedule-A where such

delay is caused by: Difficulties relating to supply of railway wagons

III.Any other reasonable cause beyond the control of Corporation including Shortage of materials to be

supplied by the Corporations & difficulties in time by reaching at the site of any materials equipment. In

the case of such delay in the supply of materials, Corporation shall grant such extension of time for the

completion of the works as shall appear to the Executive Engineer to be reasonable in accordance with

circumstances of the case. The decision in the Executive Engineer as to the extension of time shall be

accepted as final by the contractor.

18. Time Limit for Compensation Claims

Under no circumstances, whatsoever, shall the contractor be entitled to any compensation from

Corporation on any account unless the contractor has claimed in writing to the Executive Engineer within

one month of the cause thereof.

19. Action and Compensation payable in case of Bad Work

If at any time, before the security deposit is refunded to the contractor, it shall appear to the Executive

Engineer or his subordinate in charge of the work that any work has been executed with unsound,

imperfect or unskillful workmanship or with materials of inferior quality or that any materials or articles

provided by him for the execution of the work are unsound or of a inferior quality to that contracted for or

are otherwise not in accordance with the contract, it shall be lawful for Engineer-in-charge to intimate this

fact in writing to the contractor and then no withstanding the fact that the work, materials or articles

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complained of, may have been inadvertently passed, certified and paid for, the contractor shall be bound

forthwith to rectify or remove and reconstruct the work so specified in whole or any part, as the case may

require or if so required shall remove the materials or articles so specified and provided other suitable

materials or articles at his own charge and cost, and in the event of his failing to do so within a period to

be specified by the Engineer-in-charge in the written intimation aforesaid the contractor shall be liable to

pay compensation at the rate of one percent on the amount of the estimate for every day, not exceeding

ten days during which the failure so continue and in the event of any such failure as aforesaid the

Engineer-in-charge may rectify or remove and re-execute the work or remove and replace the materials

or articles complained of, as the case may be, at the risk and expense in all respects of contractor should

the Engineer-in-charge consider that any such inferior work or materials as described above may be

accepted, or made use of, it shall be within his discretion to accept the same as such reduced rates as

he may fix thereof. Provided that in the case of any work of which visible check is not possible, if the

Engineer-in - charge or his subordinate in charge of the work feels that such work has been executed

with unsound, imperfect or unskillful workmanship or with materials of inferior quality, he shall take

sample tests at random, cost of which shall have to be borne by the contractor and if after taking such

test, part of such work is found to be defective in any respect or to have been executed with materials of

inferior quality, then the contractor shall be paid for the whole work such amount as may be fixed by the

office of the Engineer-in-charge on the basis of the lowest quality of work found by him in such samples

Sample Test shall mean:

(i) In relation to poles fixed as line supports, the token of one pole out of every 100 poles after taking it

out from its foundation for inspection.

(ii) In relation to any other work, such test as may be considered necessary, by the Engineer-in - charge

or his subordinate in charge of the work.

Explanation: II

Cost of the sample test shall mean cost incurred for the purpose of taking Samples & test and for

restoring tested work to its original condition.

20. Work to be opened to Inspection, Contractor or Responsible Agent to be present

All works under execution or in course of execution in pursuance of the contract shall at all times be open

to the inspection and supervision of the Executive Engineer and his subordinate and contractor shall at

all times, during the usual working hours and at all other times at which reasonable notice of the

intension of the Executive Engineer or his subordinates to visit the works shall have been given to the

contractor, during which period either he should be present to receive order and instruction, or have a

responsible agent duly accredited in writing, present for that purpose. Orders given to the contractor’s

duly authorized Agent shall be considered to have the same force and effect as if they had been given to

the contractor himself.

21. Notice to be given before work is covered up.

The contractor shall give not less than 5 days notice in writing to the Executive Engineer or his

subordinates in charge of the work, before covering up or otherwise placing beyond the reach of

measurement of any work, in order that the same may be measured and correct dimensions thereof,

taken before the same is so covered up or placed beyond the reach of measurement and shall not

covered up or placed beyond the reach of measurement and work without the consent in writing of

Executive Engineer or his subordinate in charge of work, If any work shall be covered up or placed

beyond the reach without such notice having been given or consent obtained, the same shall be

uncovered at the contractor’s expense, and in default thereof, no payment or allowance shall be made for

such work, or for the materials, with which the same, was executed.

22. Contractor’s Liabilities

The Contractor shall supply, at his own cost, all materials (except such special materials, if any as may

be supplied form the Corporation stored in accordance with the contract) plant, tools, appliances,

implements, ladders, cordage, tackles, scaffolding and any temporary works which may be required for

the proper execution of the work., in the original, altered or substituted form and whether included in the

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specification or other document forming part of the contract or referred to in these conditions or not and

which may be necessary for the purpose of satisfying or complying with the requirements of the

Engineer-in-charge as to any matter on which under these conditions, he is entitled to be satisfied or

which he is entitled to require together with carriage thereof to and from the work, the contractor shall

also supply without charge, the requisite number of persons for setting out works, and counting,

weighting and assisting in the measurement of, examinations at the time and from time to time of the

work or materials, failing this, the same may be provided by the Engineer-in-charge at the expenses of

the contractor and the expenses may be deducted from any money due to the contractor under the

contract or from his security deposit or the proceeds of sale thereof or of a sufficient portion thereof the

contractor shall provide all necessary fencing and light required to protect the public from accident and

shall also be bound to bear expenses of defense of every suit, action or other legal proceedings of law

that may be brought by any person for injury sustained. Owing to neglect of the above precautions and to

pay any damage and costs which may be awarded in any such suit, action or proceedings to any such

persons or which may with the consent of the contractor be paid in compromising any claim by any such

23. Contractor Liable for all Damages

Compensation for all damage done intentionally or unintentionally by contractor’s laborer, whether in or

beyond the limit of Corporation’s property, shall be estimated by the Executive Engineer, or such other

office, as he may appoint and the estimate of the Executive Engineer, subject to the decision of the

Superintending Engineer, on appeal, shall be final and the contractor shall be bound to pay the amount

of the assessed compensation demand, failing which, the same will be recovered from the contractor as

damages or deducted by the Engineer in charge from any sums that may be due to or become due from

Corporation to the contractor under this contract or otherwise. The contractor shall bear the expenses of

defending any action or other legal proceedings that may be brought by any person for injury sustained

by him owing to neglect of precautions to prevent the spread of fire and he shall also pay any damage

and costs that may be awarded by the court if in consequence.

24. Rescission of Contract and Forfeiture of Deposit.

The contractor shall not assign or sublet, without the written approval of the Engineer-in-charge and if the

contractor assign or sublet his contract, or attempt to do so or become insolvent or commence any

proceedings to be adjudicated as insolvent or make any composition with creditors, attempt to do so, the

Engineer-in-charge may, by notice in writing rescind the contract. Also, if any bribe, gratuity, gift, loan,

perquisite, reward or advantage pecuniary or otherwise shall either directly or indirectly be given,

promised or offered by the contractor or any of his servants, or agents, or any person to the employee of

Corporation in any way relating to his office or employment or if nay such officers or persons shall

become in any way directly or indirectly interested in the contract, the Executive Engineer may, by

day’s notice in writing, rescind the contract. In the event of a contract being rescinded the Security

Deposit of the contractor shall there upon stand forfeited and be absolutely at the disposal of Corporation

and the same consequences shall ensure as it the contract has been rescinded under clause 4 thereof

and in addition the contractor shall not be entitled to recover or be paid for any work thereof actually

performed under the contract.

25. Compensation

All sums payable by a contractor by way of compensation under any of these conditions shall be

considered as a reasonable compensation to be applied to the use of Corporation, without reference to

the actual loss or damage sustained and whether any damage has not been sustained.

26. Change in the constitution of firm to be notified

In the case of tender by partners of a firm, any change in the constitution of firm shall be forthwith notified

by the contractor to the Executive Engineer for his information.

27. Works under direction of Superintending Engineer.

All works to be executed under the contract shall be executed under the direction and subject to the

approval of the Superintending Engineer of the Circle, Engineer-in-charge for the time being who shall be

entitled to direct at what point or points and in what manner they are to be commenced and from time to

time carried on.

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28. Decision of Superintending Engineer to be final.

Except where otherwise specified in contract and subject to the power delegated to him by Corporation

under the Corporation’s rule, then in force the decision of the Superintending Engineer of the Circle / EIC.

for the time being shall be final, conclusive and binding on all of the specification, designs, drawings and

instructions herein before mentioned and as to the quality of workmanship or material used on the or as

to any other question, claim, right matter or thing whatsoever in any way arising out of or relating to the

contract, designs, drawings, specifications, estimates, instructions, orders or these conditions or

otherwise concerning, the works or the execution or failure to execute the same, whether arising during

the progress of the work or after the completion or abandonment thereof.

29. Arbitration

ຖ Dispute Resolution Mechanism

(1) Amicable Settlement

Any dispute, difference, controversy or claim between the Parties arising out of or relating to

this contract with reference to the construction, interpretation, breach, termination or validity

thereof (hereinafter referred to as “the Dispute”) shall, upon the written request of either

Party, be referred to the authorized representatives of the Disputing Parties for resolution.

The authorized representatives shall promptly meet and attempt to negotiate in good faith a

resolution of the Dispute within thirty (30) days of the service of the request.

(2) Arbitration

If the Parties fail to amicably resolve the disputes or differences or contrary claims as

indicated in sub-clause (1) of Clause 29, arising under or in connection with the present

works contract, whether pertaining to works contracts alone or works and procurement both,

the same shall be referred to arbitration under the Gujarat Public Works Contracts Disputes

Arbitration Tribunal Act,

The reference to arbitration proceedings under this clause shall not:

a) Affect the right of the Engineer-in-charge to take possession of all or any tools, plants,

materials and stores, in or upon the work or site thereof or belonging to the contractor or

procured by him and intended to be used for the execution of the work or any part thereof.

b) Preclude the Engineer-in-charge from utilizing the materials purchased by the Contractor in

any work or from removing such materials to other place, during the period the work is

stopped or suspended in pursuance of notice given to the contractor under General

c) Entitle the contractor to stop the progress of the work or carrying out the additional or altered

work in accordance with the provision of General Conditions for the work where there is no

d) Preclude the Corporation from getting the work done by another agency.

Neither party is entitled to bring a claim to arbitration latest by the thirty days after the

expiration of the defects liability period.

The provisions of the Arbitration & conciliation Act, 1996, Gujarat Public Works Contract

Disputes Arbitration Tribunal Act, 1992 and rules made there under shall apply to the

arbitration proceeding under this clause.

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30. Stores to be obtained from Corporation

The Contractor shall obtain from the Corporation Stores, such articles as are mentioned in Schedule ‘A’

which may be required for the work or any part of the work or in making up any articles required therefore

or in connection therewith, unless he has obtained permission in writing from the Executive Engineer or

obtained such stores and articles from elsewhere. The value of such stores and articles as may be

supplied to the contractor by the Engineer-in-charge will be debited to the contractor in his account at the

rate shown in the Schedule “A” attached the contractor and if they are not entered in said schedule they

shall debited to him at cost price which for the purpose of this contract shall include cost of carriage and

all other expenses whatsoever which may have to be incurred in obtaining delivery of the same at the

stores aforesaid and further overhead charges 15%. The Contractor shall be responsible for the loss

destruction or deterioration of the materials, stores or articles supplied to him by the Corporation, even if

such loss destruction or deterioration has occurred under any circumstances whatsoever beyond his

control as if the material, stores or articles so supplied were his property. The contractor shall be

responsible for returning the residual materials after completion of the contract and if fails to return, the

balance material supplied to him by the Corporation, the cost of the residual materials will be recovered

from the contractor at the market rate or stock issue rate whichever be higher at the time of materials

account plus 15%.

31.1 Lump Sum in Estimate

When the estimate on which tender is made, includes lump sums in respect of parts of the works the

contractor shall be entitled to payment in respect of the items of works involved or the part of the work in

question at the same rates as are payable under this contract or such items or if the part of work in

question is not in the opinion of the Engineer-in-charge capable to measurement the Engineer-in-charge

may at his discretion pay the lump sum amount entered in the estimate and the certificate in writing of the

Engineer shall be final and conclusive against the contractor with regard to any sum or sums payable to

him under the provisions of the clause.

32. Lump Sum Tenders

Whenever lump sum tenders have been invited for building or other structures of the same type, design,

the contractor shall submit his bill stated in Clause No.11 and the Engineer-in-charge not below the rank

of Executive Engineer shall certify by general measurement or by other method considered suitable to

him, the value of work done and the contractor shall be paid monthly a sum equal to 90% of the total

value the work so certified, since the last payment, after deducting a part or whole of the secured

advance if not already paid for the materials utilized on the works. An additional secured advance for any

fresh materials brought on site will also be paid if certified by the officer not below the rank of Executive

Engineer. After the work is completed final bill would be paid on the certification of officer not below the

rank of Executive Engineer, that the work is done according to drawing and specifications attached to the

tender. If any additions and alteration have been carried out, detailed measurements in respect thereof

shall be recorded and extra payment or deductions are regulated as per item rates quoted by the

contractor while submitting the tender and if there are any items in the additions and alterations for which

the contractor has not quoted a rate, the payment shall be as per Clause 15 above.

33. Action where no specifications.

In the case of any class of work for which there is no such specifications as is mentioned in clause

such work shall be carried out in accordance with the divisional specifications and in there event of there

being no divisional specifications, the work shall be carried out in all respects in accordance with the

instructions and requirements of the Engineer-in-charge / consultant of the Corporation etc.

34. Industrial Labour Laws

1. Wages to be paid and time of payment etc. by the Contractor:-

a) The contractor shall pay minimum wages as fixed under Minimum Wages Act whichever

is higher. The wages of every contract labour employed by him under this contract shall

be paid by him before the expiry of 7th day of the last day of the month in respect 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 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 Corporation. Any

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default will result in cancellation of contract forthwith or else the contractor shall be

punishable to the extent of Rs.100/- fine per each day.

b) The contractor shall give his telephone number and address to the Corporation so that in

case of labour trouble etc., the contractor can be contacted. The contractor shall arrange

to have his office outside the factory premises and the contractor keep himself present

throughout the working hours.

a) Persons 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 7.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.

c) Contractor shall maintain a valid labour 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 contractor shall be liable to be terminated without assigning any reason thereof.

d) The contractor shall at his own expense comply with all labour laws and keep the Corporation

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

laws which the contractor shall comply with are as under :

i. Payment of contribution of wages of employer’s contributions towards Provident Fund, Family

Pension Scheme, Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, Administrative Charges etc. at the rates

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

Statutory Authorities.

ii. Payment of deposit in respect of each contract labour of the rate of RS.30/- with the office of the

Commissioner of Labour as per the Contract Labour Act (Regulation & Abolition).

iii. License Fee as prescribed under the contract Labour Act (Regulation and Abolition) 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. Identity cards as prescribed under the factories Act with photo affixed thereto, the same for

identification.

vi. Payment of retrenchment compensation, notice pay and other liabilities as per Industrial

Disputes Act. Any payment to the contractor’s employees arising out of any claim of disputes

under the Industrial Disputes Act – 1947 or any other laws.

vii. Provision of compensation in the case of accidental injury.

viii. Payment of crèche if the female labour employed is more than 30 numbers

ix. Maternity leave as per the provision 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 Las in force from time to time from Statutory Authorities like

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

2. Provident Fund and Family Pension Scheme

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

employees provident fund and family pension scheme in respect of each concerned employees’

Provident Fund and Family Pension scheme at the rate of 12 % (or at the rates made applicable by the

Government from time to time) of the wages. Contractor’s contribution and his workers contribution

towards provident fund and family pension scheme shall be deposited by the contractor with regional

Provident Fund Commissioner, Ahmedabad.

3. Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme:-

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

Provident Fund as the contribution to the Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme with Regional Fund

Commissioner, Ahmedabad.

4. Administrative Charges:-

Administrative charges for maintaining Provident Fund Account shall be deposited by the contractor with

Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Ahmedabad at the rates applicable.

5. Paid Leave Facility

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Paid leave facility at the rate of one day for every 20 days worked by the contract laborer shall be

provided by the contractor to his workers. He shall maintain Leave records/ Leave Cards for individual

laborer which shall be duly verified and approved/ certified by the authorized officer of the Corporation.

6. Workmen’s Compensation Fund and Employers Liability Insurance:-

The contractor shall cover all his employees under Workmen’s Compensation Fund and under the

Liability Insurance. The contractor shall employ adequate number of experienced staff at site for daily

supervision and for maintenance of various registers and records required under the law and contract.

No payment for supervision shall be admissible.

7. Contractor to Indemnify to the Corporation

The contractor shall indemnify and keep indemnified the Corporation and every officer and employees of

the Corporation and also Engineer-In-Charge and his staff against all actions, proceedings, claims,

demands, costs and expenses whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the matters referred in

above clauses and elsewhere and against all actions, proceedings, claims, demands, costs and

expenses which may be made against the Corporation by any workman/ employee of the contractor or

any sub-contractor and / or from any liability may arise to any workman / employees of the contractor or

any sub-contractor under any laws, rules or regulation having the force of law including but not limited to

claims against the owner under workman’s compensation Act, 1923. The employee’s Provident Act

and / or the contract

Labour (Abolition and Regulation) Act 1979. The Corporation shall not be liable for or in respect of or in

consequence of any accident or injury to any workmen or other person in the employment of the

contractor or his sub-contractors, and the contractor shall indemnify and keep indemnified the

Corporation against all such damage and compensation and against all claims, demands, proceedings

costs, charges and expenses whatsoever in respect thereof or in relation thereto.

8. Workmen’s Compensation And Employer’s Liability Insurance:-

Insurance shall be affected for all the contractor’s for all the contractor’s employees engaged in

the performance of this contract. If any of the work is sublet to the sub-contractor, the contractor

shall require that he or his sub-contactor to provide workmen’s compensation and employer’s

liability insurance for the latter’s employees unless such employees recovered under the

contractor’s insurance.

9. The Corporation reserves the right to terminate this rate contract at any time during it tendency

without giving notice of termination or any reasons thereof.

10. The Corporation will be entitled to deduct directly form the bills, to be paid to the Subcontractor

and Labourers any sum or sums payable by contractor and which sum/sums the Corporation is

required to pay as a principal employer on account of contractor’s default in respect of all

liabilities referred to in above clauses.

11. Nothing in the contract document stated shall any wise constitute any workmen/ employees of the

contractor or any sub-contractor as or to be workmen/employee of the power, or place obligation

or liability in respect of any such workmen/ employee upon the Corporation.

NOTE: -The Prevailing Act at the time of execution of work over and above act specified herein

shall be binding to the contractor

35. No Claim for Variation in Quantities of Work

Quantities shown in the tender are approximate and no claim shall be entertained for

quantities of work actually executed, being either more or less up to any extent than those

entered in the tender or less than those entered in the tender or estimate.

36. No Claim for Compensation for Delay in staring work

No compensation shall be allowed for any delay caused into starting of work on account of

acquisition of land and in the case of clearance for works or any delay in according sanction to

37. No Claim for Compensation for delay in execution of work

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No compensation shall be allowed for any delay, in execution of the work on account of water

standing in borrow pits or compartment. The rates are inclusive for hard or cracked soil,

excavation in mud, sub-soil water or water standing in borrow pit and no claim for an extra rate

shall be entertained unless otherwise expressly specified & mentioned in the tender.

38. Entering upon or commencing any portion of work

The contractor shall not enter upon or commence any portion of work except with the written

authority or instructions of the Executive Engineer or his subordinate in charge of the work, failing

such the contractor shall have no claim to ask for measurement or payment for work.

39. Method of Payment

Payment to contractors shall be made by A/c payee Cheque provided the amount exceeds

Rs.50/-. Amount not exceeding Rs.50/- will be paid in cash. Generally, payment may take 30 to

60 days after passing of bills depending on availability of fund.

40. Acceptance of conditions on tendering for work.

Submission to tender or acceptance of work order shall imply acceptance of these conditions of

tender by contractor.

41. Employment of Scarcity Labour

If government declares a state of scarcity or famine to exist in any village situated within 20kms of

the work, the piece worker / contractor shall employ upon such part of the work as are suitable for

unskilled labour; any person certified to him by the Executive Engineer or by any person to whom

Executive Engineer may have delegated this duty in writing to be in need of relief and shall be

bound to pay such person wage not below the minimum, which Government may have fixed in

this behalf from time to time. Any implementation of this clause shall be decided by the

Superintending engineer / Engineer-in-Charge whose decision shall be final and binding on the

piece worker/contractor.

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The contractor who are registered under class ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ or such contractors who executes

the works of Rs.5 lakhs and above shall employ the technically qualified personnel possessing

minimum a Diploma of reconciled Technical institution, for executing the work of the Corporation.

Date: Superintending Engineer (TR),

(Signature of Contractor) GETCO, Circle Office,

Address: Palanpur

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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

1.0 Contactor to inform himself fully:

The contractor shall be deemed to have carefully examined the work & site conditions, the

general conditions, the special conditions, specifications, schedules, drawings shall be deemed to

have visited the site of the works & to

have fully informed himself regarding the local conditions. Copy of Appendix V attached with

tender shall have to be filled up before quoting the rate, for confirmation of site visit. If there shall

have any doubts as to the meaning of any portion of these general conditions or special

conditions of the scope of work of the specifications or any other matter concerning the contract,

he shall in good time before submitting his tender, send for the particulars thereof & submit them

to the Engineer in writing in order that such doubt may be removed.

2.0 Data to be furnished by Contractor:

Prior to the commencement of work the contractor shall submit a bar chart showing detailed

programme for completing the work within time limit to the S. E. for approval within a week of the

date of LOI. No change in the approved plan & layout shall be carried out without specific written

approval of the Executive Engineer in charge.

3.0 Errors, Omissions & Discrepancies:

In all cases of errors, omissions, doubts or discrepancies in the dimensions, or discrepancies in

the drawings & items of work on specifications, reference shall be made to the Executive

Engineer whose elucidation & elaboration shall be considered as authoritative. The contractor

shall be held responsible for any error that may occur in the work thorough lack of such

1. Temporary structures may be erected by the contractor for storage sheds, offices, and

residential etc. for non-commercial use on land, handed over to him at his own expense & with

the permission of the Corporation. In any circumstances for constructing temporary structures

contractor’s use, Corporation free supply of materials shall not be made. If it is found that

Corporation’s free supply material are used for the works other than approved drawings, it will be

recovered at penalized rate.

2. The contractor shall preserve all existing vegetation such as trees on or adjacent, to the works

site which, do not interfere with the construction as determined by the Corporation.

3. The contractor shall take all possible precautions in felling trees authorized for removal to

avoid any unnecessary damage to vegetation & trees not to be felled & to structures or to

workmen, & shall be responsible for any damage if it occurs in such operations.

4. All produce from cutting of trees grass etc. shall be the property of Corporation & shall be

stacked at the directed places. No claim shall be made for such tree felling / cutting &stacking of

trees/produce or grass etc. by the contractor.

5. The land shall as herein before mentioned be handed over to Corporation / Owner of Land

immediately after the completion of the work under this contract. Also no land shall be held by the

contractor longer than the Corporation shall deem fit & necessary & the contractor shall, on due

notice by the Corporation, vacate & return the land which the Engineer In Charge may certify as

no longer required by the contractor for purposes of the work.

5.0 Start of Work:

The contractor shall not enter upon or commence any portion of the work except with the written

permission of the authority of the Corporation, failing which the contractor shall have no claim to

ask for measurement of or payment for work & shall be responsible for any claims or damages

that may arise due to such unauthorized commencement or entry. No compensation shall be

allowed for any delay caused in starting the work on account of any delay in clearance of the

6.0 Work to execute to the satisfaction of the Corporation’s Engineers:

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The contractor shall proceed with the work with diligence & expedition & the whole of the work

herein specified as well as the mode of execution shall be under the supervision & the direction &

shall be carried on to the entire satisfaction of the Corporation’s site Engineers, who shall have

full powers to order the contractor to alter, enlarge or diminish the form, dimensions, positions, or

quantities of any of the work or to make use of materials & workmanship of different descriptions

& qualities from this herein specified. In the case of any class of work for which there are no

Technical Specifications, these shall be carried out in accordance with the latest IS Codes & in

the event of being no relevant IS Code, the works shall be carried out in accordance with the

directions & instructions of the Corporation’s Engineers at site.

7.0 Workmanship etc.:

The work shall be executed in thoroughly substantial manner with workmanship of best quality &

strictly in accordance with the specifications & with the drawings, or with such other drawings or

written instructions as may from time to time be furnished to the contractor, in accordance with

terms of this contract & shall be completed in every respect with workmanship implied &

necessary according to the fair interpretation & meaning of the same & should there be any

discrepancy between the drawings & specifications or any difference or dispute as to the

dimensions to be worked out or the mode of doing periodical quantity of the work to be executed

or with respect to any subject arising out of this contract, the decision of the Corporation’s

authorized Engineers shall be final & binding on all parties.

8.0 Samples of descriptive Data:

Samples of descriptive data requiring approval shall be submitted by the Contractor to the

Corporation’s Engineers in good time before the use of such material to permit its inspection &

testing & there-by the approval. The samples shall be properly marked to show the name of

material, manufacture place or origin & the place where it is intended to be used etc. Failure of

any samples to pass specified tests requirements. It shall be sufficient cause for the refusal to

consider any further samples from that source.

9.0 Baselines & Grades:

The Corporation near to the site of work shall furnish one permanent Bench Mark. Semi

permanent baselines & cross lines shall be established at sufficiently spaced intervals with

benchmarks by the Contractor at his own cost & risk. The contractor shall provide at his expense,

all the required pillars, equipments, materials, & labour for the establishment of the grade lines &

bench marks, for that the Contractor shall be responsible for their further maintenance during the

execution of the actual work till the complete period of construction. The contractor shall be

responsible for the proper execution of work to such lines & levels & grades as may be specified

in the drawings, established, or indicated by the Corporation’s Engineers. All the survey work, if

required, shall be checked by the Corporation’s engineers. However this shall not absolve the

contractor for the correctness of survey/ temporary or permanent Benchmarks.

10.0 Contactor not to dispose off soil etc.:

The contractor shall not sell or otherwise dispose off or remove except for the purpose of this

contract the sand, ballast, earth, rock or other substances or materials that may be obtained from

any execution made for the purpose of this contract or produce upon the site at the time of

delivery of the possession of the land but also such substances materials & produce shall be the

property of the Corporation & shall be disposed off in the manner & place as directed by the

Corporation’s Engineers.

11.0 Gold, silver, Minerals, Oil Relics, etc. found on the Site:

All gold silver, oil relics, or other minerals, of any description & all precious stones, coins,

treasures relic, antiquities, & other similar things that shall be found in or upon the site shall be

the property of the Corporation. The contractor shall return the gathered things as above to the

authorized representative of the Corporation.

12.0 Fencing, lighting & ventilation:

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The contractor shall be responsible for the proper lighting, fencing, guarding & taking of all the

necessary safety measures for all works comprised in the contract & or the proper provision of

temporary roadways, footways, guards fences, caution notices etc. as far as the same may be

rendered necessary by reasons for the work for the accommodation & protection of workmen foot

passenger or other traffic & of the Corporation & occupiers of adjacent villages, property of the

public & shall remain responsible for any accidents that may occur on account of his failure &

timely precautions. All the works & approaches shall be adequately illuminated with electric lights

to the satisfaction of the Corporation’s Engineers. The power & lighting connections, wiring

equipment shall be subject to the inspection & passing by Electrical Inspector to GOG authorized

under the Indian Electricity Act. Any additions alterations or omissions shall be got approved from

the Corporation’s Engineers got certified from the Electrical Inspector. Work spots such as faces

of excavation of borrow pits; filling area etc. shall be adequately illuminated with floodlights to the

satisfaction of the Corporation’s Engineers.

13.0 Explosive procurement & storage:

Explosives, petrol, oils, fuels, &other inflammable materials shall be stored strictly in accordance

with the rules of the Explosive Department.

The contractor shall at his own expense construct & maintain proper magazines which are

required for the storage of explosive & arrange for storage facilities for oils, petrol, fuels etc. for

use in connection with the work. The contractor shall at his own cost obtain the necessary license

for the storage & use of explosives, oils, petrol, diesel etc. The Corporation shall not take any

responsibility whatsoever in connection with the storage or use of explosives on the site, any

accident occurs in the connection at site or nearby village or vicinity. All operations of the

contractor in which or for which explosives are employed shall be at the risk of the contractor &

upon his own responsibility.

14.0 Liability for accidents to persons:

14.0.1 The contractor or subcontractor shall indemnity the Corporation against any claims which

may be made under the workman’s compensation Act, 1923, or any statutory modification or

other wise for or in respect of any damages or compensation payable in consequence of any

accident or injury caused, by fault of contractor or subcontractor &sustained by any workmen or

other person on the employment of the contractor or subcontractor. In every case in which by

virtue of the provisions of subsection (1) of section 12 of the workman’s Compensation Act,

the Corporation is obliged to pay compensation to a workman employed by the contactor or

subcontractor in execution of the work, the Corporation will recover from the contractor the

amount of compensation so paid, and without prejudice to the rights of the Corporation under

subsection 12 of the said Act, such amount will be paid back to the Corporation in 30 days, failing

which the Corporation will be at liberty to recover such amount of any part thereof by deducting it

from the dues by the Corporation to the contractor under this contract or otherwise. The

Corporation shall not be bound to contract any claim made against either of them under section

12, subsection (1) of the said Act, except on written request from the contractor & upon his giving

to the Corporation full security for all costs for which the Corporation might become liable in

consequence for entertaining such claims.

14.0.2 The contractor and/or subcontractor named in the contract shall indemnity the Corporation

against all claims based upon injury or death to any person in the employment of the contractor

or sub contactor, or to the third parties under paragraph (a) 2 or condition no.47 to the extent of

any sums recovered under the insurance policy.

14.0.3 On occurrence of the accident which result on the death of workman employed by the

contractor or subcontractor, which is so serious as to be likely to result in the death of any

workman, the contractor shall within 24 hours of happening of such event intimate in writing to the

Engineers of the Corporation the fact of such accidents. The contractor or subcontractor shall

indemnity the Corporation against all loss or damage sustained, by the Corporation resulting

directly or indirectly from his failure to give intimation in the manner aforesaid including penalties

or fine if any, payable by Corporation as a consequence of Corporation’s failure, to give notice

under workman’s compensation Act or otherwise to confirm to the provisions of the said Act in

regard to such accident.

Liability for damage to woks & materials:

14.0.4 The contractor shall during, the progress of the work, properly protect the works & the

existing Ash Disposal pipelines & materials placed at his disposal or acquired for him by the

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Corporation, & shall remain answerable & liable for all accidents, damages. Loss etc. & shall be

made good in the most complete & substantial manner by & at the sole cost of the contractor & to

the reasonable satisfaction of the Corporation’s Engineers. If the contractor fails to make good

such losses, damages within the specified time given by the Corporation, the Corporation shall be

at liberty to recover the amount towards such expenses fixed by the Corporation’s Engineers &

shall be recovered from the amount due under this contract to the contractor.

14.0.5 Further the contractor shall, at all times, protect & preserve all materials, machinery,

equipments, Ash Disposal pipelines, allied structures such as spillway chambers, ADP, haul road

and ramps etc., materials &so acquired by himself or Corporation for the execution of the work.

All reasonable requests of the Corporation’s Engineers to enclose or especially protect any of the

above shall be expeditiously complied with at no extra cost.

14.0.6 If the Engineer considers that the work, asked for in the aforesaid Para, is not sufficiently &

satisfactorily protected by the contractor, on requests made for, the Corporation shall be entitled

to arrange for such protection at his unfettered discretion & recover the cost thereof from the

14.0.7 Until the work shall be or deemed to be taken, over as aforesaid, the contractor shall also

be liable for &shall be deemed to have indemnified the Corporation in respect of all damage or

injury to any person or any property of the Corporation or of others in villages nearby, occasioned

by the negligence of the contractor or his workmen, or his subcontractor, or by defective /ill

methods of working.

14.0.8 Materials, tools, machinery brought on the site of work: All materials, tools & tackles,

machinery etc. of the contractor brought to & delivered upon the site for the work shall be the time

of their being so brought shall be deemed to be the property of the Corporation in it’s possession

to be used for the purpose of the work & for that purpose only & shall not on any account be

removed or taken away by the contractor or any other person without the permission of the

Corporation’s Engineers in charge, but the contractor shall be fully responsible for & loss,

destruction thereof or damage thereto. The Corporation may have a lien on such materials, tools,

tackles, machinery for any sum or sums which may at any time prior to the completion of the

works be or owing to the Corporation by the contractor, under in respect of & dispose of any

such materials, tools. Tackles, machinery in such a manner as the Corporation may think fit & to

apply the proceeds in or towards the satisfaction of such sum or sums due or owing as aforesaid

but subject to such lien & power of sale & disposal such surplus materials, tools, tackles,

machinery shall belong to the contractor & may be removed & disposed off by him as he may

15.0 Access to site & work on site:

The Engineer or his authorized representative may if he considers fit from time to time enter upon

any lands which may be in the possession of the contractor under this contract, for the purpose of

executing any work not included in this contract & may execute by other contractors at his opinion

& the contractor shall in accordance with the requirements of the Engineer, afford all reasonable

facilities for execution of the works including occupation of lands by structure or otherwise for any

other contractor employed by the Corporation & his workmen or for the execution on or near site

of the works not included in the contract. The contractor shall not be entitled for any extra claims

on such executions.

16.0 Inspection of Works:

The Corporation’s Engineers or their authorized representatives shall have at all times power to

inspect the works, wherever in progress, either on site, on the contractor’s premises in

connection with this contract. Further, the contractor shall not allow any person other than

Corporation’s Engineers or their authorized representatives to the work sites. The contractor

shall, during working hours, maintain supervisors of sufficient training & experience to supervise

the work as a whole. All orders & directions given to such supervisors or other staff shall be

deemed to have been given to the contractor. Further the Corporation may by due notice, desire

a high ranking member of the supervisor staff of the contractor to be present on any specified

inspection & the contractor shall comply with such directions.

17.0 Action & compensation payable in case of Bad Work:

If at any time before the refund of Security Deposit to the Contractor it appears to Gujarat Energy

Transmission Corporation’s Executive Engineers or subordinate and / or any authorized officer of

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the Corporation that the work has been executed with unsound, imperfect or unskilled

workmanship or with materials of inferior quality or any materials or articles provided by him are

unsound or of quality inferior to that contracted as specified in the Technical Specifications or

otherwise not in accordance with the contract, it shall be lawful for the Gujarat Electricity

Corporation to intimate that the works , materials, articles which may have been inadvertently

passed, certified & paid to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be bound to rectify or remove &

reconstruct the said work so specified at his own charge & cost & in the event of being failure to

do so within specified period by the Corporation, the Contractor shall be liable to pay

compensation at the rate of 1% per day on the amount of the estimate for the specified work. For

the period up to 10 days this shall be attended by the Contractor else the Corporation shall get

these rectifications at the risk & expense in all respects of the Contractor.

18.0 Cleaning up:

18.0.1 The contractor shall at all time keep the construction areas & his labour colony & storage

areas free from accumulation of waste, or rejected materials.

18.0.2 Prior to the completion of the work the contractor shall remove all rubbish from & about the

premises, & tools, tackles, machinery, left out materials consumable, rejected materials,

scaffolding etc. which are not the part of the permanent work/structure. The premises will be left

fully satisfactorily to the Corporation’s Engineers/representatives; thereafter only the completion

certificate will be issued.

19.0 Contractor’s inventory of equipments & machinery:

The contractor shall prepare & maintain an inventory of all machinery, equipments, temporary

rolling stock, and plant purchased or hired for the use of this contract’s execution.

19.1 Progress Schedule:

Contractor shall furnish a Construction Schedule on receipt of LOI or Work Order which ever is

earlier, in quadruplicate, indicating the date of start, the monthly progress expected to be

achieved & anticipated completion of each major items of the work under this contract &

procurement of equipments, machinery & other materials. The schedule should be such as is

practicable of achievement the whole work in the time limit & of the particular items on due date

specified in the contract & shall have the approval of the Corporation’s Engineers. Detailed

schedules for each working season showing the progress month by month to be achieved is to be

submitted to the Corporation. The Corporation is empowered to ask for more detailed progress

schedule week by week for any item or for all items & the contractor shall comply when asked for.

19.2:The Corporation shall have, at all times the right without in any way violating this contract, or

forming grounds for claim to alter the order of the works or any part thereof & the contractor shall

after receiving such direction proceed in the order directed. The contractor shall revise the

progress schedule accordingly & submit to the Corporation in four copies.

19.3: The contractor shall furnish sufficient machinery, equipment, labourers & materials shall

work for such hours & shifts as may be necessary to maintain/achieve the progress of the

scheduled, after getting written permission of Engineer In Charge.

19.4 The progress schedules shall be in the form of bar charts, statements &/or reports as may

be necessary & directed by the Corporation’s representatives.

19.5.1 Unsatisfactory Progress: In the case of unsatisfactory progress by the contractor not

proceeding as per the Scheduled Programme approved by the Corporation, suitable actions shall

be taken in accordance with Clauses No. 3 & 4 of the booklet prescribed by the Corporation for

``Tender & Contract for Works’’.

Recoveries due from the contractor, up to the end of the month previous to the one in which the

bill is prepared shall be made from bills approved for payment every month or at other periods

when the bills are prepared, for the enlisted, but not limited to, in the order of priorities & extents.

(a) Penalty, if Levi able,

Expenditure, in full, incurred by the Corporation on contractor’s behalf in labour, machinery,

equipment etc.,

(b) Charges for services such as water & power supply, etc. in full,

(c) Hire charges for Corporation’s or Government machinery if any,

(d) Other recoveries not specifically mentioned but recoverable.

20.0 Date of completion:

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The contractor shall complete the whole work & hand over to the Corporation on or before the

date specified in the work order. Provided always that if in the opinion of the Corporation the

completion of the works shall be delayed by any change of original design or by the order of the

Corporation, of any altered, modified substituted or additional works or materials omitted or by

strikes, lock outs or stoppages of labour, or revolution, riots, civil or political disturbance or by the

contractor not being given possession of the site or by the Corporation taking possession of &

using the site or part thereof or the works or part thereof or any part of the work or delayed supply

of material by the Corporation or by the not receiving any orders, drawings, instructions or

directions in time or by the suspensions if the works or by fire, flood exceptionally bad weather

tempest , storm or by from unforeseen circumstances(& whether the same shall be due to any act

or omission of the Corporation or it’s representatives) the Corporation may in the unfettered

discretion thinks fit either forthwith or at a later time & from time to time not withstanding that the

prescribed or extended time for completion has expired or work have been completed, extend the

date for the completion of the works to such a date as deemed fit as practical & acceptable.

21.0 Subletting of contract:

There will be generally no objection on the component parts if the work, being given over to

responsible subcontractors but Corporation shall under no circumstances recognize these

subcontractors & the responsibility of executing the work in the accordance with the conditions of

contract will entirely rest on the main contractor. However written consent of EIC shall be

obtained before subletting. The main contractor will therefore always have the very responsible

member, preferably a technical hand present on the works with power to sign all work orders

issued on the site of work & to take requisite actions in the interest of efficient execution of work.

22.0 Other contracts for the suspension stoppage or curtailments of work:

If during the tendency of the contract the Engineer shall for any reason (which shall be

unquestioned) whatsoever require the whole or any part of the work as specified in the contract to

be suspended for any period or shall not require the whole or any part of the work as specified in

the contract to be carried out at all by the contractor, he shall give notice in writing of the fact to

the contractor who shall thereupon suspend or stop the work totally or partially as the case may

be. In any case except as provided hereunder, the contractor shall have no claim to any payment

or compensation whatsoever on account of any profit or advantage which he might have derived

from the execution of the work in full but he did not so derive in consequence of the full amount of

the work not having being carried out, or on account of any loss that he may be put on account of

materials purchased or agreed to be purchased or for unemployment of labour recruited by him.

He shall not also have any claim for compensation but reason of any alterations having been

made in the original specifications, drawings, designs & instructions that may involve any

curtailment of the work as originally contemplated. Where however, materials have already been

purchased or agreed to be purchased by the contractor, before receipt of the aforesaid notice, the

contractor shall be paid for such materials at the rate determined by the Corporation, provided

they would have been useful for the work curtailed or stopped are not in excess of requirements

are of approved quality & cannot be used on other contract works or otherwise by the contractor

&/or shall be compensated for the loss if any, that he may put to, on respect of materials agreed

to be purchased by him, the amount of such compensation to be determined by the Corporation,

whose decision shall be final. The Corporation may order the contractor to suspend any work on

account of bad weather; rain or storm & such other adverse climate conditions & the contractor

shall comply with the same. The contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for such

suspensions of work.

23.0 Other contractors:

Apart from this work, the other works connected with this work will be simultaneously going on

either departmentally or through any other contractors. The contractors shall co-operate with

others to their fullest extent & shall allow each other every facility & coordination for the execution

of their works simultaneously & satisfactorily, during their action of machinery or execution of any

other co-ordination works, the contractor will have to co-operate as directed buy the Corporation’s

Engineers in the charge of the works. In such cases the contractor shall not be entitled for any

compensation on account of reduction or stoppage of labour force/machinery/equipments etc. In

the matter of dumps, haul, roads, drainage, diversion & the like, each contractor shall take into

considerations the needs & the requirements of the other contractors if any working in the vicinity.

Further no contractor shall take or cause to be taken any stops or action that may cause

disruption, discontent or disturbance to the work, labour arrangements etc. to other contractors.

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Any action, by any contractor, which the Corporation in the unquestioned discretion may consider

as infringement of the above code, would be considered as a breach of the contract conditions &

the Corporation may take such action as may deem fit against the contractor & the action taken

shall be considered as final & binding.

24.0 Speed of work:

The contractor shall at all times maintain the speed of work to confirm to the latest operative

progress schedule but the Corporation may at any time with sufficient notice in writing direct the

contractor to slow down or to accelerate any part or the whole work for any reason (which shall

not be questioned whatsoever) & the contractor shall comply with such orders of the Corporation.

The compliance of such orders shall not entitle the contractor to any claim or compensation.

25.0 Contract document & matters to be treated as confidential:

All documents, correspondence, decision & other matters concerning the contract shall be

considered as of confident & restricted nature by the contractor & he shall not divulge or allow

access there to any unauthorized persons of any kind.

26.0 Access to the contractor’s book:

Whenever it is considered necessary by the Corporation to ascertain the actual cost for execution

of any particular item of work, the Corporation may do so by directing the contractor to produce

the original invoices.

27.0 Interest on money due to the contractor:

The contractor shall not be entitled to receive the interest on the payment due to him upon

measurements or otherwise or on any balance payable to the contractor. Also, contractor shall

not be allowed to relate it with the progress of work at site in any case.

28.0 Measurements to be provisional & subject to correction:

Every measurement for running payment on account of work done shall be subject to adjustment

or final measurements. In case there is disagreement between such intermediate & final

measurements, the latter shall prevail.

29.0 R. A Bills:

The contractor shall submit his R/A bill every month, which shall be processed in reasonable

time after checking and recording the MB. The contractor shall be responsible to submit R/A bills

well in time and shall depute his representative for joint checking of the measurements; so that

the bills can be processed in time. The contractor shall take due care in this regard, failing to

which consequences will be up to him.

• 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.

• Contractor shall get registered under Welfare Cess Act before commencement of work. Office of

the Factory Inspector is authorized at present as a registering authority.

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

documentary evidence of payment.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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• Before release of payment of final bill,the contractor has to submit documentary evidence of

payment of welfare cess of previous R.A.Bill as well as of this final bill.

• If the R.A.Bill happens to be first and final bill, then before release of payment, contractor has to

submit documentary evidence of registration under Welfare Cess Act and evidence of payment of

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

evidence of payment by observing due formalities.

30.0 Breach on part of Corporation not to annul contract:

No breach or non-observance on the part of the Corporation of any the agreements contained

Herein, shall annul this contract of discharge the contractor from the observance & performance

thereof, or of any part thereof, but on application by the contractor & in the unfettered discretion

of the Corporation an extension of time may be given to the contractor in respect of such breach

or non-observance by the Corporation.

31.0 Labour conditions:

31.1 The contactor shall comply with the labour laws laid as may be current & shall furnish the

returns & information as may be specified from time to time.

31.2 The contractor shall as far as possible obtain his requirements of labour, skilled & unskilled

from the local areas.

31.3 The contractor shall pay wages as per the latest circulars applicable at the times for the

minimum wages to be paid to unskilled, semiskilled & skilled labour prescribed by the Govt. of

31.4 The Corporation shall have the authority to remove from the work site any person, who may

be considered unfit or undesirable & no responsibility shall be accepted by the Corporation for

any delay or extra expense caused towards the completion of the work by such removal.

31.5 If Govt. declares a state of scarcity or famine to exist in any village situated within 10 Km. of

the work site then the piece worker or contractor shall employ upon such parts of work, as are

suitable for unskilled labour any person certified by the Corporation or by any person to whom the

Corporation has authorized, & shall pay the minimum wages as fixed by the Govt. of Gujarat in this

behalf. Any dispute that may arise in the implementation of the clause the decision of the Supdt.

Engineer (civil) shall be final & binding.

31.6 The contractor shall provide reasonable facilities to the labour employed by him. The usual

facilities are weather proof shelter for rest & meal, supply of whole some drinking water, facilities

for obtaining food, reasonable washing & sanitary facilities, special facilities for women workers,

suitable residential accommodation, general sanitation & health measures etc.

31.7 The implementation of any & all provisions of this clause in no way entitles the contractor to

claim in this contract.

32. Local Laws:

31.1 All local laws in force at the time entering into the contract & those enacted there after shall

be binding on the contractor & he shall abide by the same.

All import duties, sales tax & other local taxes shall be borne by the contractor & they shall be

deemed to have covered by this quoted rate.

33. Performa returns:

The contractor shall maintain proforma, charts & details regarding machinery, equipments,

materials labour, personnel & other matters as may be specified by the Corporation time to time.

34. Maintenance:

The contractor shall maintain the works under contract for a period of one year from actual date

of completion and during this period all maintenance expenditure incurred shall be borne by the

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The contractor shall procure, or arrange for the Subcontractor to procure insurance coverage in

amounts approved by the Corporation & sufficient to protect against the following risks arising out

of the work. Accidents & professional & non-professional sickness of all labourers & personnel

engaged in the work as required by Law pursuant to Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 or

Revised version thereof. Injury or death to third parties including without limitation injury or death

caused by any of the construction aids or vehicles or rented machinery, equipments used by the

contractor or subcontractor whether at the site or elsewhere. Damage to contractors tools

machinery construction equipments form works, scaffolding materials etc. due to floods,

earthquake or any such cause. Damage to the existing permanent structures of the Corporation &

nearby villages, equipments of the Corporation or of the co-contractors working in the area for

All the above conditions referred for the insurance cover, shall be in effect from the date of

commencement of the work until the Corporation has accepted the work. In the policies covering

the insurances referred to above, the Corporation, contractor & the subcontractor shall be as co-

ensured where possible.

The cost of insurance shall be borne by the contractor.

Final payment to the contractor shall not be made until the contractor shall deliver to the

Corporation receipts in full in lieu thereof, & in either case, an affidavit that so far he has

knowledge or information the releases & materials for which in lien could be filed. If any lien

remains unsatisfied after all the payments are made, the contractor shall refund to the

Corporation all money that the latter may be compelled to pay in discharging such a lien,

including all costs & a reasonable attorney.

37. 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 lien to retain such

sum or sums in whole or in part 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 heave o lien over the same pending finalization or adjudication of any such claim. ln 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 claim.

Lien 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) lt is an 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 moy be duly notified to the contractor."

38. Relationship with employee:-

Every bidder , at the time of submission of bid. Give a declaration as under

“If any bidder company/firm, the interest (i.e. Shareholding in Company and share in partnership

firm )of any empyee of the tendering company or his/her relative as defined in Section 2(77) of

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the Company’s act 2013 is 10% or more, the tendering Company will not deal with such

Company/Firm at all.

Tendered therefore,must specifically disclose this fact in his technical bid. Non-disclosure of such

facts would immediately disqualify the tenderer for further dealing with the tendering company.

39. Conflict of Interest among Bidders/ Agents

A bidder shall not have conflict of interest with other bidders for particular quoted item. Such conflict of

interest can lead to anti-competitive practices to the detriment of Procuring Entity’s interests. The bidder

found to have a conflict of interest shall be disqualified. A bidder may be considered to have a conflict of

interest with one or more parties in this bidding process for particular quoted item, if:

a) they have proprietor/ partner(s)/ Director(s) in common; or

b) they receive or have received any direct or indirect subsidy/ financial stake from any of them; or

c) they have the same legal representative/ agent for purposes of this bid; or

d) they have relationship with each other, directly or through common third parties, that puts them in

a position to have access to information about or influence on the bid of another bidder; or

e) bidder participates in more than one bid in this bidding process. Participation by a bidder in more

than one Bid will result in the disqualification of all bids in which the parties are involved.

However, this does not limit the inclusion of the components/ sub-assembly/ assemblies from one

bidding manufacturer in more than one bid.

f) in cases of agents quoting in offshore procurements, on behalf of their principal manufacturers,

one agent cannot represent two manufacturers or quote on their behalf in a particular tender

enquiry. One manufacturer can also authorise only one agent/ dealer. There can be only one bid

from the following:

1. The principal manufacturer directly or through one Indian agent on his behalf; and

2. Indian/ foreign agent on behalf of only one principal.

g) a Bidder or any of its affiliates participated as a consultant in the preparation of the design or

technical specifications of the contract that is the subject of the Bid;

h) in case of a holding company having more than one independently manufacturing units, or more

than one unit having common business ownership/ management, only one unit should quote.

Similar restrictions would apply to closely related sister companies. Bidders must proactively

declare such sister/ common business/ management units in same/ similar line of business.

i) Bidder shall not act in contravention/ violation to the provisions of competition act, as amended

from time to time.

Every bidder should, at the time of submission of bid, give a declaration, that bidder shall not have

conflict of interest with other bidders, as above.

40. Use of Call before you dig(CBUD) App

All the excavators/excavating agencies engaged by “GETCO(Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation

Limited) must self-register “ Call Before you Dig (CBUD) app as excavator

All digging agencies/Contractors must be mandated to do any type of digging/excavation only after prior

intimation through CBUD Mobile app.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

STANDARD FIELD QUALITY PLAN (REVISED-R1 )

FOR CIVIL WORKS OF GETCO PROJECTS

Sr. Component/Operation & Sampling Ref. Document Testing Specific Approving

No. Description of Test Plan With for Acceptance Agency Guideline Authority

(FROM APPROVED LIST

(i) Fineness As per mix Design IS: 456,IS: 269 Govt. The tests for B-3

(ii) Compressive Strength requirement IS: 8112,IS: Approved Lab cement

(iii) Initial & final setting time 12269 Coarse

IS: 1489 aggregates &

B COARSE AGGREGATES

(I) Determination of Particle As per mix Design IS: 383,IS: 2386 Govt. In case of B-3

size requirement IS: 456 Approved Lab change of

(ii) (Sieve Analysis) source of

(iii) Flakiness Index coarse& Fine

(iv) Crushing Value aggregates,

(v) Specific Gravity mix Design

(vi) Bulk Density should be

(vii) Absorption Value revised.

(viii) Moisture Content

(ix) Soundness of Aggregate

Presence of deleterious

C COARSE AGGREGATES

(FOR ROAD AND YARD)

(i) Particle Size Distribution As per relevant IS IS ; 2386, IS : Govt. To be B-3

383 Approved Lab approved by

(ii) Elongation Index GETCO

(iii) Flakiness Index

(iv) Deleterious Material

(v) Specific Gravity

(vi) Water Absorption

(vii) Impact Value

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(viii) Los Angeles Abrasion

(ix) Aggregate Crushing Value

(x) 10% Fines value

(xii) Alkali Aggregate Reactivity

(xiii) Petrography

D FINE AGGREGATE

(I) Gradation /Determination Govt. In case of B-3

ofParticle size As per mix Design IS: 383,IS: Approved Lab change of

(ii) Specific Gravity and requirement 2386,IS: source of

density. 456 coarse& Fine

(iii) Moisture content mix Design

(iv) Absorption Value revised.

(vi) Silt Content Test

(vii) Presence of deleterious

E BURNT CLAY BRICKS

(i) Dimensional tolerance As per relevant IS GETCO Specs. Govt. To be B-3

IS: 3495) Approved Lab approved by

(ii) Compressive Strength (Part I to Iv) GETCO

(iii) Water Absorption

(iv) Efflorescence

F FLY ASH LIME BRICKS

(i) Dimension As per relevant IS GETCO Specs. Govt. To be B-3

IS: 3495 and Approved Lab approved by

(ii) Water absorption IS: 12894 GETCO

(iii) Drying Shrinkage

(iv) Compressive Strength

(v) Efflorescence

G SOLID CC BLOCKS

(i) Dimension As per relevant IS GETCO Specs. Govt. To be B-3

IS: 2185 Part 1 Approved Lab approved by

(ii) Block Density GETCO

(iii) Compressive strength

(iv) Water absorption

(v) Dry Shrinkage

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(i) Water absorption As per relevant IS GETCO Specs. Govt. To be B-3

IS: 2386 Part 3 Approved Lab approved by

(ii) Compressive Strength GETCO

I PRECAST CC PAVER

(i) Shape and Dimension As per relevant IS GETCO Specs. Govt. To be B-3

IS: 15658 Approved Lab approved by

(ii) Compressive Strength GETCO

(iii) Flexural Strength

(iv) Abrasion Resistance

(v) Split Tensile Strength

(vi) Water absorption

J SOIL TO BE USED FOR

(i) Grain Size Analysis As per relevant IS IS :2720 Govt. To be B-3

Approved Lab approved by

(ii) Atterberg’s limit GETCO

(iii) Classification of Soil

(iv) Free Swell Index

(v) Swelling Pressure

(vi) Proctor Test

(vii) SO3 (Sulphate ) Content

(i) Cleanliness (Visual Check) Random IS: 456, IS: Contractor / Each source to C

3025 and GETCO be

Specification. Approved by

mixing concrete

shall be fresh,

Chemical and physical oil,

(II) properties of water for One sample per acids and Govt.

checking its suitability for Source alkalis, Approved Lab

construction proposes. organic

L REINFORCEMENT

APPROVED LIST ONLY)

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IS: 432, IS: Contractor Approved by B-3

(i) Identification & size Random 1139, should GETCO.

IS: 1786 produce

(ii) Chemical Analysis Test One sample per &GETCO manufacturer’

Heat Specification s test

(iii) Tensile Test Certificate.

(iv) Yield stress\proof stress One sample per from

Each size approved

Percentage Elongation One sample per Manufacturer.

(v) Bend/Re-bend Test Each size

(vi) Reverse Bend Test for Each size Govt.

HYSDWire One sample per Approved Lab

M STRUCTURAL STEEL

(i) Chemical Composition One sample per IS :2062, IS Govt. Approved by B-3

Heat :228, IS Approved Lab GETCO.

(ii) Tensile Strength One sample per : 1608, IS :

Each size 1599, IS :

(iii) Yield Strength One sample per 1757, IS :

(iv) Percentage Elongation One sample per

(v) Bend Test One sample per

(vi) Impact Test One sample per

(vii) Y Groove Crackability Test One sample per

(viii) Dimensions Random

N FOUNDATION BOLTS

(i) Identification & size Random IS : 209, IS : Govt. Approved by B-1

2016, IS Approved Lab GETCO.

(ii) Chemical Analysis Test One sample per :2062, IS :

Each IS :12427,&

(iii) Tensile Test One sample per GETCO

Each Specification

(iv) Yield stress/Proof Stress One sample per

(v) Percentage Elongation One sample per

(vi) Bend / Rebend One sample per

(vii) Weight/Thickness/Uniformit One sample per

y of Galvanizing Each

O PVC WATER STOPS

(i) Tensile strength One sample per IS : 15058, IS Contractor Approved by B-3

Each :8543 (Part4 / should GETCO.

(ii) Elongation One sample per Sec 1), Produce

Each IS : 13360 (Part manufacturer’

(iii) Hardness One sample per 5/ stest

Each Sec 1), IS ; Certificate.

(iv) Water absorption, One sample per 9766 & i.e

percentage by mass Each GETCO from

Specification approved

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(v) Cold bend temperature at One sample per

which sample does not Each

(vi) One sample per

Accelerated extraction test: Each

(a) Tensile strength

Stability in effect of alkalis One sample per

(a) weight increase at

7 days, % by mass

(b) weight decrease by

mass at 7 days, %

hardness at 7 days

(d) Weight increase at

(e) Weight decrease at

(f) Dimension change

Bought out item (shown Check all the items GETCO Joint Approval by A

P as annexure – II) Specification inspection GETCO.

Check the bought out By GETCO.

items are as per Technical And

specification / IS codes Contractor

before use. Approval of all

bought out items.

GANTRY/EQUIPMENT

FOUNDATION/CABLE

A BEFORE EXCAVATION

IS: 4091, IS: Contractor Approved by C

(i) Checking of pegs location 100% on each 3764 GETCO.

as Location &GETCO

(ii) Per line and alignment 100% on each approved

Checking of pit making as Location Drawing/

per Drawing & RL specification

(i) Dimensional conformity Each location IS: 4091, IS: Contractor Approval by B-3

(ii) Verticality/slopes & Square Each location &GETCO (1)

ness of each pit approved Contractor Foundations

Drawing/ will not be

Specification. placed on

(iii) Verification of classification Each location filled up soil

of foundation wherever Joint (2) Minimum

applicable. inspection depth

And foundation will

Contractor be 750 mm

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(i) Check for material to be 100% IS : 6313 & Joint Approval by B-3

used GETCO inspection GETCO.

Specification By GETCO.

(ii) Check for proportion Random And

(iii) Depth and c/c distance of Random

(iv) Check for pouring of Random

required quantity of liquid in

For all locations IS:456, GETCO Joint Approval by C

D Approved inspection GETCO.

foundation By GETCO.

specification Contractor

E SHUTTERING (Form work)

Check for materials, C

breakage or damage

Check for plumb, alignment

Parallelism, squareness

and equidistance from stub

Dimensional check.

Check for level & height IS: 456, GETCO Joint Approved by

Check for rigidity of Specification/ inspection GETCO.

frame/tightness 100% Approved By GETCO.

Cleaning and oiling drawings. And

Diagonal bracing if required Contractor

as per drawings/site

Checking of joints to avoid

undue loss of cement slurry

(i) Check the steel bars for B-3

rust, cracks, surface flaws,

laminate etc. (Visual check)

Check as per the bar

(ii) bendingSchedule before

placement ofConcrete. IS: 456, GETCO Joint Approved by

Check cutting tolerance for Specification/ inspection GETCO.

bars as per check 100% approved By GETCO.

List/drawings. drawings. And

Check whether all bent

(iii) bars and lap lengths are as

per approved bar bending

Check whether all joints &

(iv) crossing of bars are tied

properly with right gauge &

annealed wire as per

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Check for proper cover

(v) distance spacing of

bars,spacers, & chairs after

the reinforcement cage has

been put inside the

Check whether lapping of

(vi) bars are tied properly with

right gauge and annealed

wire as per specification.

G PILE FOUNDATION

(Additional Tests)

(i) Check of centre line of pile Each pile group IS:2911 Joint Checklist to be B-3

group &GETCO inspection prepared

Each pile Approved pile by GETCO And signed

(ii) Check pile location Foundation and jointly

Drawings/ Contractor

(iii) Temporary casing tube & Each pile Specification.

permanent line also check

Thickness of liner material

(if applicable)

(iv) Bentonite slurry (if Each pile

(v) Pile depth, level, size and Each pile Approved pile

alignment foundation

Drawings/pecific

(vi) Chipping of pile head Each pile ation

(vii) Pile load testing As per GETCO

GBOQ/Specifica-

(viii) Anchor bolts if applicable

(ix) Level, centre to centre 100% on each

distanceOf bolts. Location

(x) Visual check for 100% on each

galvanizing Location

H SETTING OF TEMPLATE

(i) Identification Each foundation GETCO Joint Approval by C

Approved inspection by GETCO

(ii) Check for orientation of Each foundation specifications GETCO.

template to match with and

drawing Contractor

(iii) Check for line and level of Each foundation

(iv) Check for center line of Each foundation

foundation and template

(v) Check for diagonal Each foundation

(vi) Check for diameter and Each foundation

distance of holes

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I FOUNDATION BOLTS

(i) Identification (Diameter and Each foundation GETCO Joint Approval by C

length) Approved inspection GETCO

specifications by GETCO

(ii) Check the foundation Each foundation and

bolts for rust, cracks, Contractor

surface flaws, laminate

etc. (Visual check)

(iii) Check for height of bolts Each foundation

above concrete level as per

(iv) Check for bolt to bolt Each foundation

distance as per drawing

(v) Check for verticality of bolts Each foundation

Check for Fixity of bolts

(vi) Each foundation

(i) Check the water stops for

blisters, pinholes, cracks, Random GETCO Joint Approval by B-3

and embedded foreign Approved inspection GETCO

matters (Visual Check ) specifications by GETCO

(ii) Check for width and Contractor

thickness Random

(iii) Line and level

(iv) Fixity during concreting

For each grade of IS: 456 Contractor Approval by B-3

APPROVAL OF MIX

a Concrete. &GETCO GETCO

Batching, mixing & placing Random IS: 456 Contractor Approval by B-3

b of concrete and compacting &GETCO GETCO

Placing concrete, and drawings

compacting Random And

c CONCRETE TESTING

Slump test Random IS:456,IS:516,IS Contractor Results to be B-3

And GETCO and signed

Check for quantities for Random Specifications Jointly

cement, fine aggregate,

coarse aggregate and

water while batching

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Compressive Strength Sample (Consisting Is:1199,IS:456, Govt. To be B-3

of minimum 6 IS:516 Approved lab witnessed for

cubes-3 cubes for important

7days and 3 cubes structure

for 28 days test) (slab)&

1-5 Cmt : 1 Approved by

6-15 Cmt : 2 GETCO

Above 50 Cmt : 4+1

additional for each

additional 50 Cmt

Check for thickness of 100% GETCO Govt. To be C

Layer & watering Specifications. Approved lab witnessed &

Visual check for Approved by

correction/ramming GETCO

Compaction test

(Percentage ofMax dry

Mortar mix/proportion Random IS:2250, Joint Approval by C

GETCO inspection GETCO

Plumb & Alignment Random Specification by GETCO

Joints Random Contractor

Plastering thickness and Random GETCO Joint Approved by C

evenness Specification inspection GETCO

Mortar mix proportion Random GETCO and

Specification Contractor

(i) Thickness of flooring Random

material (Kotah GETCO Joint Approved by B-3

stone/Vitrified tiles/glazed Specification inspection GETCO

tiles) by GETCO

(ii) Mortar mix proportion Random and

(iii) Line and level 100%

(iv) Joints 100%

P WATERPROOFING

(i) Check for material to be 100% GETCO Joint Approval by B-3

used Specification,. inspection GETCO

(ii) Cleaning of terrace And

Random Contractor

(iii) Proportion of mortar

CURING FOR 100% on all IS 5613 Contractor. Approval by C

Q CONCRETE, locations &GETCO GETCO

MASONRY, PLASTERING Specification,

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R DOORS/WINDOWS

(i) Check for size of different Random IS : 733, IS: Joint Approval by B-2

members 1285, IS : 1868, inspection GETCO

& GETCO By GETCO.

(ii) Check for weight of Random Specification and

different members Contractor

(iii) Check for anodizing Random report from

(iv) Check for joints of various Random

(v) Check for thickness of Random

(vi) Fixing (line, level, plumb)

(vii) Gap between frame and

S FALSE CEILING

(i) Type of false ceiling Random GETCO Joint Approval by B-2

Specification inspection GETCO

(ii) Thickness of false ceiling By GETCO.

panel Random And

(iii) Check for size and weight Random

of different members of

false ceiling skeleton

(iv) Fixing with wall Random

(v) Line and level Random

(vi) Check for hangers Random

(vii) Cutouts for lighting fixtures Random

T GI PIPE FOR WATER

(i) Check for weight as per Random IS : 1239 & Joint Approval by B-3

diameter of pipe GETCO inspection GETCO

Specification By GETCO.

(ii) Depth of excavation for Random And

pipe line Contractor

(iii) Laying of pipe line as per Random

(iv) Fixing of pipe with 100%

clamps on walls

(v) Watertight ness of joints 100%

U SITE SURFACING

(i) Check for layers of 200mm 100% GETCO Contractor Approval by B-3

Specification and GETCO

(ii) Check for watering 100% Govt.

(iii) Check for rolling 100% Laboratory

(iv) Check for density (% 100%

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(i) Visual check for material

One sample IS383 & 2386 Contractor Approval by B-3

(ii) Stacking of material GETCO GETCO

(iii) Preparing the land for road GETCO

Spreading of metal in Random Specification

required thickness

(i) Visual check of material One sample IS383 & 2386 Contractor Approval by B-3

(ii) Stacking of material 100% Specs.

(iii) Preparing the land upto Random

(iv) Spreading of material of Random

required thickness

(v) Compaction Random

X FALSE FLOORING

(i) Type of false flooring Random GETCO Joint Approval by B-2

Specification inspection GETCO

(ii) Thickness of false flooring By GETCO.

panel Random And

(iii) Check for size and weight Random

of different members of

false flooring skeleton

(iv) Fixing with floor Random

(v) Line and level Random

(vi) Check for studs Random

(vii) Cutouts for panel to be Random

supported on MS channel

Y PERIPHERAL/ROAD SIDE

(i) Alignment as per lay out 100% on each As per contractor Approval by C

Location approved GETCO

(ii) Invert level as per outlet 100% on each As per approved contractor Approval by C

points Location drawings GETCO

(iii) Concrete and masonry As per contractor Approval by C

as per FQP approved GETCO

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: GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

1. Details of categories of check codes A, B & C including accepting and deviation dispositioning authorities

are indicated at Annexure-I

2. GETCO specification shall mean GETCO technical specification, approved drawings data sheets and

Law provisions applicable for the specific contract.

3. Acceptance criteria and permissible limits shall be as per relevant Indian Standards and/ or prevalent

code of practice / GETCO specifications.

4. It is clarified that the tests indicated at column 2 of this FQP i.e. Against column “component operation &

Description of test “, are only generally required to be conducted. However, GETCO reserves the right

carry-out any additional tests at any stage if the situation so warrants.

5. SE (TR) of circle shall approve testing laboratory before accepting the test results from the lab.

6. SE (TR) of circle shall approve the sources for cement, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate & water before

actual utilization.

7. All the testing & measuring equipments used by the contractor for testing are required to be calibrated. A

Copy of valid calibration report shall be retained by GETCO based on the joint inspection.

8. Classification of foundations shall be approved by GETCO based on the joint inspection report & Soil

investigation reports.

9. Zone-IV fine aggregate shall be used for nominal mix. Reinforced cement concreting work.

Zone-IV fine aggregate shall be avoided for design mix reinforced cement concreting work unless tests

have been done to ascertain the suitability of proposed with the prior approval GETCO sit.

10. Bricks should be free from cracks, flaws and modules of free lime. They should have smooth rectangular

faces with sharp corners and should be uniform in colour.

In case of cement is in the scope of the contractor, the same shall be procured from sources approved

GETCO site and got tested on sample basis for specified acceptance tests as specified in the FQP at a

reputed third party lab approved by GETCO site.

The samples of cement for site testing shall be taken within three week of the delivery and all the tests

shall be commenced within one week of sampling. If the cement remains in store for a period of more

Six months. All the site tests are required to repeated before usage.

The source and grade of cement shall be as per approved design mix.

12. Reinforcement steel & structural steel used in cable trenches & foundations

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In case supply of steel is in the scope of the contractor, the same shall be procured from the main

producers i.e. SAIL, TISCO, IISCO or Rashtriya Ispat Nigam or the rerollers approved by main

The results of testing of cement and reinforcement steel referred in 12.1 and 13.1 above shall be got

approved from GETCO site before cement and reinforcement steel are put to use. However, in

exceptional cases due to exigencies of work, GETCO site may authorize the contractor to use cement

and reinforcement steel even before the test results are received. However, in all such cases, if the test

results subsequently received are found to be not complying with the specified acceptance criteria, the

contractor shall have to dismantle and recast all such foundations cast with such non-conforming

materials at his own cost. Confirmation to this effect shall be obtained from the contractor by the project

authorities beforehand in all such cases.

13. The contractor shall submit welding procedure specification (WPS) including the type of electrode used

for approval of GETCO site before staring the welding work. The welder with proper certificate shall be

14. Approval/acceptance of individual test results by GETCO in the course of execution of contract

Will neither relieve the contractor from his contractual obligations and responsibilities, nor does it limit the

owner’s right under the contract.

15. In case, requirement of special items like super sulphated cement, corrosive resistant reinforcement

Steel (CRS) etc. arise due to site conditions, the specific approval of GETCO may be obtained before

using the same and all the tests as per relevant standards shall be carried out.

16. All the materials shall be stored by the contractor in a manner affording convenient access for

and inspection at all the times. Storage of material shall be in accordance with IS: 4032 (latest edition).

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LIMITED

Accepting and deviation dispositioning authorities for different

Categories of checks as envisaged in field quality plan

Category type 100%Checking/ counter Accepting Deviation

of witnessing by check/ Authority, if Dispositioning

Check Test results Authority

surveillance Are within

check by Permissible

A Critical EE (civil) of circle SE(TR) SE(TR) CE, Corporate

with Plus EE(C) Plus EE(C) Office

B-1 Major D E (Quality Deptt) E E (Quality EE (Quality CE (Quality

Deptt) Deptt) Deptt)

B-2 Major EE (civil) of circle SE (Civil) SE (Civil) CE, Corporate

with plus EE (C) Office

B-3 Major DE(C) EE(C) EE(C) SE(TR)

C Minor JE(C) DE(C) DE(C) EE(C)

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BOUGHT OUT ITEMS

Check the following bought out items for their specifications / IS codes before use

2. Murrum or yellow earth for filling in yard or plinth.

3. Bricks/Block.

4. Reinforcement.

5. Structural steel.

6. Foundation bolts.

7. Fine aggregate.

8. Coarse aggregate for all type of concrete, WBM road and metal spreading in yard.

9. PVC water pipe line with fixtures.

10. PVC drainage pipe line with fixture.

11. PVC rain water pipe with fixture.

12. PVC casing pipe for bore well.

13. 4 mm thick flat copper cable for submersible pump

14. Teak wood for frame and shutter.

15. Aluminium door, window and ventilator.

17. Steel cup board shutter.

18. False ceiling material.

19. Glazed tiles.

20. Kotah stone and marble strips.

21. Vitrified tiles.

22. Granite or Marbo granite tiles.

23. Metallic hardener topping.

24. Paver concrete block.

25. Prestressed concrete cover for cable trench.

26. Oil bound distemper.

27. Acid/Alkali resistant paint.

28. Apex or equivalent exterior paint.

29. Epoxy paint for flooring in GIS room.

30. Rolling shutter.

31. Chain link fencing panel and angle.

32. Wash basin.

33. Orissa pan/European pan.

34. Glass mirror.

35. Marble year plate.

36. Towel rod for bath room.

37. Sliding gate.

38. RCC Hume pipe.(pressure/Non pressure).

39. Submersible pump for bore well.

40. Substation Sign boards.

41. Acrylic name plates.

42. MS cover for cable trench in control room/GIS room.

43. Ear thing strips.

44. Grout materials for foundation/flooring.

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(D) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

(E1) General Conditions :

1. The contractors shall at their own expense make all necessary provisions for housing, water supply, and

sanitary arrangements for their employees as well as for works and shall pay direct to the authorities concerned,

all rates and taxes.

2. The contractor shall make their own arrangements for the necessary approach, road, for transport of their

materials and be responsible for the compensation on account of damage to crop etc. & shall till completion of

3. All the royalty charges, Octroi and other duties & all taxes will be paid by the contractor and no extra be

claimed on this account.

4. Godowns or sheds hired or constructed for storing of controlled materials and more particularly of cement

shall be such as would prevent the materials from getting damaged in any way.

5. It will be absolutely incumbent on the contractors to have on the site of work only such of the materials as

have been duly passed by the Engineer-in-charge. Materials that have been rejected must on no account be

allowed to remain on the site, and in spite written order to do so, any such rejected material is on the site beyond

a period of 48 hours notice, the Engineer-in-charge shall have the right to remove it, at the risk and cost of the

contractors and even to destroy it.

6. It must be distinctly understood that conditions of contract and of claims in respect of extra work, will not be

allowed unless the works to which they relate is clearly without the spirit and meaning of the specifications or

unless such works are ordered in writing by the Engineer-in-charge and claimed for in specified manner.

7. On completion of the work, the site shall be cleared by the contractor within the stipulated period, and ground

brought to original state and they shall not be entitled for any extra claim on this account.

8. General Specifications of the relevant Indian standard specification shall also apply.

9. Damage to work clause:

The works whether fully constructed or not and all materials, machinery plant tools, temporary buildings and

other things connected there shall be at the risk and in the sole charge of the contractor, until the works have

been delivered, completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in – charge and certificate from him to the effect is

obtained. Until such delivery, the contractor shall at their own cost, take all the precautions reasonably

necessary, to keep all the aforesaid works, materials, machinery, plant tools. Temporary buildings and other

things connected with the works, free from any loss or damage and in the event of the same or any part thereof

being lost or damaged, shall forthwith within the possible speed, reinstate and made good such loss or damage

at contractor’s own cost.

10. Any components or part of the work shall not be given to any sub-contractor without approval of the

competent authority of the Corporation. The whole responsibility of the execution of the work, as per the terms

and conditions of the contract, will entirely rest of the main contractor. The main contractor shall always keep his

responsible representative, preferably a technical hand, on work site with powers to sign M.R.s. and take

necessary decision and implement the instructions issued in the interest of efficient execution of the works.

11. The Engineer-in-charge will fix the hours of work, and no work shall be executed beyond that period, during

night time or in absence of the Engineer-in-charge of his authorized agent. The box measures shall be filled only

in the presence of the engineer-in-charge or his authorized agent.

12. Contractor will be asked to present the sample of materials, and the approved samples will be preserved at

the site of work, and no charge in the approved sample will be allowed, without the written permission of the

Engineer-in-charge.

13. In any work is not executed according to the specifications, and the directions of the Engineer-in - charge,

the same will be rejected, and the contractor has re execute the same without any financial implication to the

14. Contractor will have to communicate the name of his authorized agent, who shall be present on the works,

and shall be authorized to sign the material requisitions, receive instruction given verbally or on the order book,

on behalf of the contractor.

15. The contractor will have to sign the conditions of contract, and execute the agreements, send the list of

previous works executed, solvency certificate and pay up the security deposits, falling to that, the tender will be

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rejected and earnest money deposited will be forfeited. The value of the stamp paper and stamp duty charges

shall be borne by the contractor.

16. Tenderer must return the form of tender, with the specifications and the schedule of quantities, and rates and

other schedules only signed on each page. Any tender not bearing signature of the tenderer on all the

documents accompanying the tender is liable to be rejected.

17. Before submitting his tender, unit rates, which shall be for the finished work complete, including charges

involved in testing, maintenance for a period of 12 months, the tenderer shall closely examine the specifications

and carefully study the drawings and all documents, which form a part of the contract, to be entered into by the

accepted tenderer.

18. The Tenderer must visit the site of works and see for himself the site conditions regarding water, labour

conditions rates approach road during all seasons and all other matters affecting the works before submitting the

19. The submission of tender by a contractor implies that, he has read these instructions, the conditions of

contract etc. and has made himself aware of the scope and specifications of the work to be done, and of

conditions and rates at which stores will be issued to him, and local conditions and other factors bearing on the

executions of the work. The Corporation will not therefore, after acceptance contractor’s rate, pay any extra

charge for lead or for any other reason. In case the contractor is found later on, to have misjudged the site

20. The tender document shall be written legibly and free from erasure, over writing or conversions of figures.

Correction where unavoidable, shall be made by crossing out, initialing, dating and rewriting.

21. The Corporation or its officers, who accept tender, shall have the right of rejecting all or any of the tenders,

and will not be found to accept the lowest offer not to assign any reasons whatever, for the rejection of any

tender or all tenders.

22. The tender notice to tenderers shall from a part of the contract.

23. The entire work is to be completed, within the stipulated time limit from the date of issue of letter for

commencement of the work by field office. The contractor will not be eligible for any extra for the idle period of

works, or waiting period that may be required to suit other consideration, and no claims for compensations on

account of such, will be considered. However in case of delay due to circumstances beyond the control of

contractors, either in date of commencement or due to, waiting during construction, extension in time may be

considered for completion of works, without any penalty to the Corporation.

24. The contractor shall keep full time qualified Civil Engineers at the site, who shall be fully authorized to receive

and comply with such instructions, as given by the Executive engineer. The name of such Engineer with his

qualifications and experience shall be intimated by the contractor.

The Executive Engineer shall have the right to demand the removal of any technical personnel, skilled or

unskilled workmen, who in his opinion are considered to cause bad workmanship in the execution of works or to

cause indiscipline.

25. The department reserves the right to make any change in the design and the plans of the works and the

contractor shall be bound to carry out them at the rates tendered. No claim or compensation will be allowed on

26. Bills shall be submitted by the contractor monthly on or before the date fixed by the Executive Engineer, for

all works executed in the previous months.

27. Should this tender be accepted I /We hereby agree to abide by and fulfill all the terms and provisions of the

“Tender & contract for works” as applicable, and in default thereof to forfeit and pay to the Corporation the sums

28. The contractor shall keep instruction book on site, for taking site instruction from time to time. This book shall

be made available on site whenever asked for.

29. The contractor shall pay wage to the workers, as per minimum wages act as declared by the Government

30. The contractor shall follow all labour laws of Govt.

31. Contractor shall arrange for testing of material to be used in the work or finished product, if desired by the

Executive Engineer. The provision shall be made in the unit rate quoted for this.

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32. The full value of the “Earnest Money Deposit” paid herewith, shall be forfeited to the Corporation, if the

contractor fails to deposit the full amount of specified security deposit, within stipulated time.

(E2) Use of Materials:

I. The contractor shall have to use the best quality of materials in the work, as per the specifications and

relevant I.S. codes. In case Corporation desires to carry out any field test/laboratory test for any

materials required for the work, the contractor shall arrange for the same at his own cost.

Further, for any finished works such as masonry, plastering, cube testing for all important concreting

work etc., if any testing is required same shall be arranged by the contractor at his own cost. The

contractor shall have to maintain the regular records for such testing and shall submit along with each

II. No collection of materials shall be made before it is go t approved from the Engineer-in-charge.

III. Materials, if and when rejected by the Engineer-in-charge shall be immediately removed from site of

IV. All installations pertaining to water supply and fixtures thereof as well as drainage lines and sanitary

fittings shall be deemed to be completed only after giving satisfactory tests by the contractor.