Bi annual rate contract for restoration of various 400kV class Transmission lines, damaged due to natural calamity/any other abnormality under Bharuch Zone .

“Tender for Bi annual rate contract for restoration of various 400kV class

Transmission lines, damaged due to natural calamity/any other

abnormality under Bharuch Zone’’

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

WITH TECHNICAL BID

(TO BE SUBMITTED ONLINE – N-Code Only)

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

Sr. Particulars Code

1 Tender Notice

2 Integrity pact

3 Detail to be furnished by the tenderer

4 Qualification requirement with checklist of attached documents QR

5 Safety clause

6 General commercial Conditions GCC

7 Terms & Conditions regarding Industrial Laws and Other Related

8 General condition GTC

9 Specification for Erection of 66 kV SS & “H” Frame/Tower Line

10 Appendices I to VIII

11 Performa for Safety Bond, Safety cum indemnity bon, Contract

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

Tender notice no. : TCBRH/26-27/E-114

Superintending Engineer, Transmission Circle GETCO-Bharuch invites “On line Tenders” (e-

tendering) for the work of “Bi annual rate contract for restoration of various 400kV class

Transmission lines, damaged due to natural calamity/any other abnormality under Bharuch

Zone’’ from registered contractors in appropriate class with GETCO and who has executed similar

nature of work successfully as mentioned in Qualification requirement criteria given in the tender

document. Bidders should fulfill 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 downloaded from Web site as https://tender.nprocure.com/ (For

view, download 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 upload (Notarized / self-attested copies of original – as specified in tender

document) through online only (mandatory) on (n) procure portal including Tender fee and EMD.

Communication address :

The Superintending Engineer

Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited,

Circle Office, Maktampur GEB Office,

Bharuch -392012

“ NO COURIER SERVICE OR HAND DELIVERY” will be allowed.

Sr. Name of Work Estimated Time Tender EMD amount Approp

No. Cost Rs. Limit Fee riate

Bi annual rate contract 7500/-+

for restoration of various GST

400kV class 1350/-

Transmission lines, 12390000.00 24 = Any

damaged due to natural Months 8850.00 123900.0 Class

calamity/any other (Non

abnormality under Refundabl

Bharuch Zone . e)

1 On line (E-tendering) tender/ offer submission last date up to 16.00 hours only

(This is mandatory) As per Schedule

2 Date of opening of Tender fee, EMD and technical bid on-line opening at

Hours. As per Schedule

3 Shall be intimated

Tentative Date of on – line opening of Price bid

separately if required

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

(A) All the online Annexures i.e. Annexure - 1 to 3 and price bid, other tender documents (refer Table-

A) must be submitted/attached through online form only.

(B) 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

(C) Bidder has to submit the only Tender fee and EMD in Online form.

(D) Suitable payment option can be selected for Tender fees & EMD. Amount should be paid Only by Online-

payment. Payment of Tender Fees & EMD by RTGS/NEFT/on line shall be encouraged. RTGS/NEFT

detail has to mail following details:

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)

a. [email protected]

b. [email protected]

c. [email protected]

d. [email protected]

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

 GETCO Beneficiary Bank detail is as under:

1 Name of Account Holder Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd.

3 Name of Bank BANK OF BARODA

4 Branch Code STABRO

Shalimar Complex, Station Road,Bharuch-

5 Address of Bank

6 IFSC Code BARB0STABRO

7 PAN No AABCG4029R

8 TAN No BRDG01026E

9 GST No 24AABCG4029R2ZC

(E) 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.

(F) It shall be sole responsibility of the bidder that the uploaded scanned documents (in PDF form) remain

legible and should not be password protected.

(G) 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 and EMD. .

(H) Tender will be evaluated on basis of Data / Details / Documents submitted by online form only.

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

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

scheduled time. No documents shall be considered physically which are mentioned for on-line

submission only.

(J) The bidders are required to fill up all the online annexure / forms (word file attached) and shall be uploaded

invariably. This is intended for transparency and speedy evaluation of the bids. Instead of simply confirming

/ attached in bid / refer physical offer, 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 purchaser has every right to evaluate the bids accordingly and bidder cannot raise any

objection against any point during evaluation.)

(K) Bidders are requested to remain in touch with the web-site for any amendment / corrigendum or extension

of due date etc

(L) No tender shall be accepted / opened in case of receipt after due date and time of tender.

(M) The Earnest Money Deposit and tender fee will be accepted by NEFT/RTGS . NEFT/RTGS with different

purchaser or agency shall not be accepted. Tender without EMD and tender fee shall be rejected.

(N) 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

(O) As per new guideline –It is mandatory to use CBud app.

(1) To do any type of digging only after prior intimation through “Call Before U Dig” App & as per its term &

(2) To use the App before commencing any type of digging anywhere in the state

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

be referred to The Superintending Engineer, Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited, Circle office,

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

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

Yours faithfully,

Superintending Engineer

Transmission Circle office

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

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

Part-I: Commercial Terms & conditions

Part-II: Technical specifications & GTP’S, Schedule “A” indicating the quantity & drawings if any.

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

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

required for participating in online tender, they can contact the following office:

(n) Procure Cell, (n) code solutions-A division of GNFC Ltd.,

403, GNFC Infotower, S.G.Road,

Bodakdev Ahmedabad-380054 (Gujarat)

Fax: 079-26857321/ 40007533, Email: [email protected]

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

TENDER NO. : TCBRH/26-27/E-114

Sub: Bi annual rate contract for restoration of various 400kV class Transmission lines,

damaged due to natural calamity/any other abnormality under Bharuch Zone.

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

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

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

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

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

Signature of Authorized Representative Of Company / Agency

Name of tendering Company

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

Details of the Firm

Name of the Firm

1 Address of registered office

2 Contact personnel

4 Residential Address

7 Telegraphic code

8 E-mail address

1 Address of WORK

2 Contact personnel

4 Residential Address

7 Telegraphic code

8 E-mail address

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

Details of experience in last two years from the due date of tender

Order Nos. of sub- Due date Actual

Sr. Name of Order fully order

reference no. stations/feeder of Date of

No. s/s value executed under

& Date bays completion completion

A Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd.

B Other state electricity board

C Private Firms

List of work completion certificate submitted with technical bid

Name of the authority by whom

Sr.No. Name of work the work completion certificate Reference No. & Date

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

Qualifying Criteria Table:

Sr. Qualifying Requirements

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

Registered up to Erection of line up to 400KV Voltage Class

2. Technical Criteria:

1.The Bidder should have erected transmission lines including stringing of conductor

and earthwire of 66kV and above class lines on Towers/H-frame

For line length above 05 RKM and Above : Minimum 50 RKM line of 66KV Class

/minimum 20RKM of 132KV or Above Voltage class work Experience require

cumulatively in last 03 financial years

3. Financial Criteria:

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

estimated cost of tender. i.e ₹

Note:- The bidders must be attach submitted all above documents scanned copy on n-

Financial Qualification requirement:

1. GST Tax Registration No. date / issuing authority.

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

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

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

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

6. Financial capability (IT returns with Balance sheet, Profit loss statement of Last three years)

7. Payment of Tender fee and EMD.

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

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

10. Tender NEFT/RTGS of Tender Fees, EMD

11. Registration class approved GETCO: -

12. List of tools and tackles.

13. Electrical license copy.

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

The bidders must be attach submitted all above documents scanned copy on n- procure.

Note: Above technical criteria is for technical scrutiny after opening the technical bid. However 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.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

CHECK LIST OF DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION

Mandatory to upload on-line only (pdf file)

No. Particulars

1 Scan of NEFT/RTGS of Tender Fee Amount / Online payment receipt

2 Scan of NEFT/RTGS of EMD Amount / Online payment receipt

3 Registration document as Approved Contractor in Appropriate Class

Work completion certificate in Form No.3A (Experience Certificate as main

contractor) only as Per Qualification Requirement

5 Bank Solvency Certificate

6 GST Registration Number Documents

Nature of Firm: Partnership deed/Latest Form-G/ POA/Authorized Signatory

Certificate for Partnership

Self-Affidavit/POA/Authorized Signatory Certificate for Proprietorship

8 Provident Fund Code Number Documents

9 PAN Number Document

Income Tax Return, Profit Loss Accounts and Balance sheet of Last Three Financial

11 Electrical Contractor License

12 List of tools and tackles

13 Filling Annexure 1 to

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

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

all the services specified under the accompanying Technical Specifications.

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

Data Sheets and specified elsewhere. The Scope of the proposal shall be on the basis of a single

Bidder’s responsibility for a particular line completely covering Bi annual rate contract for

restoration of various 400kV class Transmission lines, damaged due to natural

calamity/any other abnormality under Bharuch Zone. specified under the accompanying

Technical Specifications. It will include among others as specified therein the following. a) Detailed

Engineering. b) Insurance, Dismantling, Re-Stringing , mechanical strengthening of line. The above

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

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

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

plan shall be available at field offices.

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

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

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

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

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

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

between statutory requirement and GETCO Safety Rules referred above, the latter shall be binding on

the Contractor unless the statutory provisions are more stringent.

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

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

addition to the compensation and liability as per statutory requirement, contractor /

agency shall be penalized as under:

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

1 Up to 1 Lac Rs.5000/- plus GST as applicable

2 Above1 Lac to  10 Lacs Rs.25000/- plus GST as applicable

Rs.100,000/- plus GST as

3 10 to  100 Lacs

4 > 100 Lacs 1.0 % plus GST as applicable

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

of fatal/Non-fatal accident occurred to human being.

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

contractor /Agency.

3. Safety Requirement:

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

site in charge and supervisor. Safety document shall be handed over and vital safety norms and

key points of safety related to project shall be explained and recorded for commitment by erection

contractor. Such records are mandatory for clearing first erection bill.

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

during execution of work shall be covered.

I. Safety equipment available and utilize.

(b) Safety belt.

(c)Safety shoes.

(d) Live line Voltage detector

II. Safety procedure adopted.

(a) Permit to work

(b) Earthing at the place of work.

(c) Adequate supervision.

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

(b) Wire rope and sling.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

(c) Earthing rod

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

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

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

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

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

4. The contractor will have to give indemnity bond & safety cum indemnity on stamp paper of Rs. 300/-

to GETCO against any possible claim of compensation for damage to contractor’s equipment or staff

or any of third parties during the execution of work.

WORK & SAFETY REGULATIONS

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

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

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

Engineer, as he may deem necessary.

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

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

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

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

manufacturer’s operation manual and safety instructions and as per guidelines/ rules of GETCO in

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

out in accordance with the relevant provisions of Factories Act 1948, Indian Electricity Act 1910 and

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

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

Engineer or by the person authorized.

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

workmen according to the need.

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

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

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

only shall use good and standard quality of material.

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

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

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

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

contractor or owner, he shall:

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

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

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

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

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

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

be an earthed metal sheath surrounding the cores.

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

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

against or attached to it.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

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

and sufficiently quantity of tools will have to he provided by the contractor to electricians/ workmen/

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

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

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

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

authorities envisaged under the applicable laws.

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

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

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

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

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

order of stoppage of work to the Engineer within 3 days of such stoppage of work and decision of the

Engineer in this respect shall be conclusive and binding on the contractor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

first aid to the injured.

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

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

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

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

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

between statutory requirement and GETCO safety rules referred above the latter shall be binding on

the contractor unless the statutory provisions are more stringent.

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

Causing death person plus GST as applicable for death

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

25% or more permanent disablement per person person,

To workmen or employees plus GST as applicable

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

compensation mentioned above shall be in addition to the compensation payable to the workmen/

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

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

amount in addition to the compensation indicated above.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

OUR ENDEVOUR - Safety a habit

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

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

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

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

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

Indoor safety precaution Outdoor safety precaution

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

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

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

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

conducted by GETCO supervisor and contractor’s mustbeconductedbyGETCOsupervisor,contracto

supervisor for risk assessment. r’ssupervisorandDISCOMlinemaninordertoidentif

• Clearly identify the work location, to

distinguish between the equipment that

a. HT/LT line or tap line crossing under

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

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

• Disconnect equipment from supply. c. Each line crossing & isolation point under

each span must be discussed and noted in

• Protect against other live maintenance register with sketch.

• Take special precautions when close to

bare conductors/ Busbar.

Following safety guidelines are mandatory Contractor’s supervisor and GETCO

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

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

1. The contractors must provide advance

clearance to gang leader for taking up job.

planning of work to concerned in-

charge of substation in writing.

2. Before starting any work whether While execution of stringing work, the identified line

switchyard, “permit to allow to work” crossing must be isolated /de-energized and

must be taken from control room in- written clearance should be obtained from

charge. concerned DISCOM supervisor.

3. Utilizing Electrical / non-electrical

equipments, safety rules must be The isolation of Tap line must be physically seen

implemented. and verified by Contractor and GETCO

4. If the work is to be carried out on supervisor.

Sunday or public holiday, the

necessary permission must be taken At D.O. fuse junction contractors person should

in advance, requesting in writing. be posted to ensure that no person restore D.O.

5. Unwanted person including children of supply while work is under execution

labours will not be allowed at working

site/ in the switchyard and in the

Contractor’s supervisor must ensure that concern

prohibited area.

officer take LCP for EHV line and power line

6. Any electrical work or electrical

connections to equipment for any other

work must be carried out by certified

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

electrician/wiremen with adequate size of

wire through MCB as per I.E. Rule.

- Live penal area / bus bar must be isolated and

sealed / bifurcated with red colour tape for

visible warning.

- Display Board must hang on LCP panel.

- Transformer must be switched off

whenever and wherever contractor and line workers

are not satisfied with isolation, earthing or any

equipment performance of GETCO, it will be pointed

out and work shall begin only after resolution.

Contractor shall not take up job in absence of GETCO

authorized person. All wire temporary connection &

material whenever erection activity has any

connection and disconnection work of bus bar, string

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

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

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

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

etc, duly approved by GETCO.

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

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

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

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

without door opening. during rains and cloudy weather condition.

Transmission line activities.

1) Used of Voltage detector to

2) Earthing at three point, local, left &

right side of bus bar / string bus.

3) Match line colour code with colour of

Local earthing of electrical equipments like filter

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

Crane shall only be used for material handling

and erection. Working platform shall only be used

for work in switchyard.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

GENERAL COMMERCIAL CONDITIONS

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

to receive bids for “Bi annual rate contract for restoration of various 400kV class Transmission

lines, damaged due to natural calamity/any other abnormality under Bharuch Zone.” Detailed

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

prepared and furnished as per these instructions.

1. The validity of tender is 180 days (AS PER PARTICULAR TENDER REQUIREMENT) from the date

of opening of technical bid

2. Earnest Money Deposit :

A. Bidders are requested to pay an earnest money deposit (1% of labour) by Online-

payment (NEFT/RTGS) for the amount as specified in the tender notice of on any

Nationalized Bank payable at BHARUCH for the amount as specified in the tender notice.

Payment of EMD in any other form shall not be accepted.

B. Tenders no accompanied by EMD shall be rejected.

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

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

works of GETCO.

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

returned to the successful tenderer after he furnishes the Security Deposit for

performance and duly enters into the contract. If he fails to furnish the SD or to execute

the contract for the work offered to him, his EMD shall be forfeited and the tenderer may

be disqualified from tendering for further works for GETCO.

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

commercial bid only.

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

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

6. Security deposit: -

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

/RTGS/NEFT in the name of ‘GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD/ PAYABLE AT

BHARUCH, A/c. name of bidder’ upon placement of the LOI within 10 days. Alternatively you may

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

format of the GETCO issued by Nationalized/Scheduled Bank. The security deposit will be refunded

only after the completion of guarantee period of 1 year of work done or finalization of final bill

whichever is later.

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

i. All Nationalized Banks.

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

March, 2026 Or the issuance of new Government Resolution on the same subject whichever is

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

irrespective of date of termination of Bank Guarantee.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

No. Bank Name No. Bank Name

1 AXIS Bank 22 South Indian Bank

2 AU Small Finance Bank 23 Standard Chartered Bank

3 Bandhan Bank 24 Tamilnadu Mercantile Bank

4 Barclays Bank 25 Utkarsh Small Finance Bank

5 City Union Bank 26 YES Bank

6 CSB Bank 27 Ahmedabad Mercantile Co-op. Bank

7 DBS Bank India Limited 28 Nutan Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd.

8 DCB Bank 29 Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd

9 Equitas Small| Finance Bank 30 Saraswat Co-Operative Bank Ltd

10 ESAF Small Finance Bank 31 SBPP Co-Operative Bank Ltd.

11 FEDERAL Bank 32 SVC Co-Operative Bank LTD.

12 HDFC Bank 33 The Cosmo Co-operative Bank Ltd

13 HSBC Bank 34 The Gujarat State Co-operative Bank

14 ICICI Bank 35 The Mehsana Urban Co-Op. Bank Ltd

15 IDBI Bank 36 The Surat District Co-Operative Bank Ltd

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

17 Jammu and Kashmir Bank 38 Kalupir Commercial Co-Op Bank

The Panchmahal District Co-Operative

18 Jana Small Finance bank

19 Karnataka Bank 40 The Baroda District Co-Operative Bank

20 Karur Vysya Bank 41 Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank

21 Kotak Mahindra Bank 42 Saurashtra Gramin Bank

7. Contract Period :-

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

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

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

The work should be commenced immediately within 12 hours from the date of receipt of

instructions from office by telephone/fax/e-mail/telegram for which sub-order will be issued

by post and should be completed within thereafter for emergency line restoration only

However, if the amount remains pending in ARC extension may be given up to completion of

amount with mutual understanding. Further if required, the Bi-ARC may be extended for one year

with mutual understanding with the same rate and terms and condition

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

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

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

9. WELFARE CESS:-

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

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

projects, and civil works.

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

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

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

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

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of payment/ reimbursement of welfare cess will be as under.

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

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

submitted before submission of 1st RA bill

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

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

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

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

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

evidence of payment by observing due formalities.

10. GST Registration on GETCO’s web portal:

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

has to register online in given link before bidding. Link for the same is

www.getcogujarat.com/gst/ The certified Xerox copy of such registration shall have to be

submitted along with the bid by the bidder.

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

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

recovery of such forfeited amount along with GST

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

variation clause shall apply.”

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

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

12. STATUTORY VARIATION:

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

or in the event of introduction of new tax/cess or cessation of existing tax/cess subsequent to

suppliers offer, if it takes place within the original contractual delivery date will be to GETCO’s

account subject to the claim being supported by documentary evidence. However, if any

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

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decrease takes place after the contractual delivery date, the advantage will have to be passed on

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

Composition Scheme under GST.

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

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

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

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

of stamp paper will be born by the contractor.

15. The contractor will have to give safety cum indemnity on Non-Judicial Stamp paper of value Rs. 300/-

to GETCO against any possible claim of compensation for damage to contractor’s staff or any of third

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

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

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

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

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

If within a period of One (1) year from the date of handing over the work it is noticed that any defects

occurs due to bad workmanship, it is the duty of the contractor to rectify / replace the same at his own

cost. If within seven days from the date of receipt of such notice, the contractor does not take up the

work, same will be carried out at his risk and cost.

18. 10% amount of bill will be retained from each RA bill for the work executed after the scheduled date

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

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

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

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

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

he may take necessary insurance cover, at his cost.

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

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

quantity, whichever is less.

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

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

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

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

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

shall be considered as final and unchallengeable.

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

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

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

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

equipments shall be sole responsibility of the contractor.

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

is a must condition for the agency.

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

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

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

office and should be completed within thereafter.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

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

whatever so reasons.

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

34. In case of any dispute/ doubt, the decision of Superintending Engineer, GETCO, Bharuch. shall be

unchallengeable, final and binding to the contractor.

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

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

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

contract for works available in the office.

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

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

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

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

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

tenderer to offer the bid.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

contractor booklet will applicable to this contract, and the decision of the Superintending Engineer

shall be binding on the contractor.

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

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

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

binding to the contractor.

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

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

outage period only, failing to which GETCO shall be at liberally to deduct the amount of revenue loss

due to prolong outage.

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

or Technical staff for the work.

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

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

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

the basis of prices of the materials (prevailing on the date of settlement of materials account) plus 15%

supervision charges.

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

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

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

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

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

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

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

51. The contractor has to submit the list of tools, tackles, equipments with him along with his tender offer.

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

should be rejected out rightly.

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

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

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

required to be completed as per site condition and for this work no extra payment shall be made by

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

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

cleared from the Department in writing and in advance of filling in the Tender. In case of

difference of opinion about interpretation of specification etc the decision of Superintending

Engineer, Transmission Circle, GETCO, BHARUCH will be final and shall be binding to the

54. Billing and Payment Terms

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

Engineer of concerned division for payment.

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

office/corporate office.

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

any eventuality no interest charges shall be paid.

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

following information:

1) Item wise work done during billing period.

2) Item wise cumulative work done.

3) Account for material consumed and balance stock.

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

5% amount of the respective RA bill shall be withheld and shall only be

released at the time of final bill.

(e) Any outstanding recoveries of GETCO for any other than this transaction or anywhere

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

authentically approved by competent authority.

55. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND CONTRACTOR’S LIABILITY

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

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

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

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

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

type of tower / length of line, excavation / concreting resulting into an increase in which

event the field officer shall obtain prior approval of the Head Office and excess quantity shall

be paid only at the accepted rate of the A / T. No any Excess work / amount to be executed

without prior approval of competent authority.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

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

the GETCO authority.

58. CONTRACTOR’S SITE ESTABLISHMENT

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

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

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

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

59. CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

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

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

by the Owner and doing work in the vicinity of the Works under the Contract. The Contractor

shall also so arrange to perform his work as to minimize, to the maximum extent possible,

interference with the work of other Contractors and their workmen. Any injury or damage

that may be sustained by the employees of the other Contractors and the Owner, due to the

Contractor’s work shall promptly be made good at the Contractor’s own expense.

60. PROTECTION OF WORK

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

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

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

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

SPECIAL COMMERCIAL CONDITION FOR TENDERER

1. TAKING DELIVARY AND INSURANCE: -

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

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

transportation or erection or taking over of the line by GETCO.

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

at his own cost.

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

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

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

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

responsibility of the contractor to arrange for security till the works are finally taken over by

the Corporation.

2 STORAGE-CUM-ERECTION-INSURANCE: -

2.1 The contractor shall take suitable storage-cum-erection insurance cover at his cost to the extent of 100%

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

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

pilferage, fire etc. for the complete period of storage, fire etc. for the complete period of storage, erection

and commissioning up to the time of taking cover of the sub-station/line by GETCO. The contractor shall

deal directly and pursue the claim with the Insurance Company and shall be responsible in regard to

maintenance of all insurance coverage as well as for settlement of claim. The proof of insurance policy

taken by the successful contractor shall be furnished/submitted to Engineer-in-charge of GETCO.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

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P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ensure that the work progress is as per agreed schedule. The loss, if any, such replacement will

have to be borne by the contractor and GETCO will not entertain any claim/representation in

this regard. However it will be contractor’s responsibility to insure the entire project till the line

/ sub-station or any other project / works is taken over by the GETCO.

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

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

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

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

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

the responsibility to maintain adequate insurance coverage at all time during the period of Contract

shall be of Contractor alone. The Contractor’s failure in this regard shall not relieve him of any of his

contractual responsibilities and obligations. The insurance covers to be taken by the Contractor shall

be in the joint name of the Owner and the Contractor. The Contractor shall, however, be authorized

to deal directly with Insurance Company or Companies and shall be responsible in regard to

maintenance of all insurance covers. Further the insurance should be in freely convertible currency.

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

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

the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for preference of all claims and make good the

damages or loss by way of repairs and/or replacement of the equipment, damaged or lost. The

transfer of title shall not in any way relieve the Contractor of the above responsibilities during the

period of Contract. The Contractor shall provide the Owner with copy of all insurance policies and

documents taken out by him in pursuance of the Contract. Such copies of documents shall be

submitted to the Owner immediately after such insurance coverage. The Contractor shall also inform

the Owner in writing at least sixty (60) days in advance regarding the expiry/cancellation and/or

change in any of such documents and ensure revalidation, renewal etc., as may be necessary well in

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

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

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

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

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

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

on replacement value basis and/or incorporating escalation clause. Notwithstanding the extent of

insurance cover and the amount of claim available from the underwriters, the Contractor shall be

liable to make good the full replacement/rectification value of all equipment/materials and to ensure

their availability as per project requirements.

3.4 Workmen’s Compensation Insurance

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

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

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

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

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

Workmen’s Compensation : As per statutory Provisions

Employee’s liability : As per statutory Provisions

3.5 Comprehensive General Liability Insurance

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

or death of members of public or damage to property of others, due to any act of omission on the part

of the Contractor, his agents, his employees, his representatives and Sub-Contractors or from riots,

strikes and civil commotion.

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

his employees have to perform work pursuant to the Contract.

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

of the Contractors to maintain all necessary insurance coverage to the extent both in time and amount

to take care of all his liabilities either direct or indirect, in pursuance of the Contract.

4 PENALTY FOR DELAY:-

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

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

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

applicable on delayed portion of work and / or supply value subject to ceiling of 10% of the total

contract value as applicable will be imposed.

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

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

Contractors under any bills raised under this contract or any other contract with the GUVNL

and its Subsidiary Companies i.e. GETCO, GUVNL, GSECL, MGVCL, DGVCL, PGVCL UGVCL. It is

permissible for the Owner to adjust the amount of Penalty of delay against any Bank

Guarantee furnished by the Contractor under this contract or any other contract with GUVNL

and/or its subsidiary companies.

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

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

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

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

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

recovered from Contractor’s bill as a penalty.

Taxes and Duties:

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

and excluding welfare cess at prevailing rate the owner shall not bear any tax liability whatsoever. The

bidder shall be liable and responsible for payment of such taxes as attracted under the provisions of the

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

make deduction at source from the amounts payable to the contractor in respect of Income Tax (on the

cost of items of supply included in the works contract) as may be mandatory in terms of the law. The

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owner shall not bear any liability in this regard but shall issue necessary certificate in respect of such

deduction made.

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

effect from the next day of the date submission of the bid and if the contractor is required to pay

additional tax or duty, then the owner shall reimburse the contractor the additional tax or duty so

paid by the contractor against submission by the

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

applicable to transaction between the contractor and his sub-contractors. Besides the said statutory

variation, no other statutory variation shall be payable by the owner.

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

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

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

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

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

law the amount of such increase or reduction shall be added to or deducted from the “Contract Price”

as the case may be for direct transactions between contactor & owner, and not for bought out items. It

is the Bidders responsibility to furnish details of taxes, duties, levies etc. applicable as on the date of

submission of the bid.

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

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

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

causes attributable to the contractor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

variation clause shall apply.”

"RIGHTS OF THE OWNER:

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

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

to retain such sum or sums in whole or in port from the security, If any, deposited by the

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

the amount of Performance Bank Guarantee or other security, if any, furnished as the case

may be. The Owner shall also have a lien over the same pending finalization or adjudication

of any such claim. In the event Of the security is insufficient to cover the claimed amount or

amounts, the Owner shall be entitled to withhold and have lien to retain to the extent of the

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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.

TERMS & CONDITIONS REGARDING INDUSTRIALLAWS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS

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

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

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

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

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

paid by him in the first week of the next month). The payment shall be disbursed in the

presence of management representative during the working hours in factory premises and

the contractor shall get the entries certified in the register of wages by the representative of

the GETCO. Any default will result in cancellation of contract forthwith or also the contractor

shall be paid punishable to the extent of Rs.100/- fine per each day.

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

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

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

the working hours.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

contractor shall comply with areas under :-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

every 20 days of working.

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

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

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

(vi) Payment of compensation in case accidental inury.

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

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

labour laws in force from time to time from statutory authorities like State Government/

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

3) Provident fund & Family pension Scheme:-

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

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

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

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

his workers contribution towards provident fund and family pension scheme shall be deposited

by the contractor with concern regional Provident Fund Commissioner office.

4) Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme :-

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

the Provident Fund as the contribution to the deposit.

Linked insurance Scheme with concern Regional Provident Fund Commissioner office.

(5) Administrative Charges:-

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

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

(6) Paid Leave Facility:-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

for supervision shall be admissible.

(9) Contractor to Identify the GETCO:-

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

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

expenses which may be made against the GETCO or Government for or in respective of formance

of his obligation under the contract documents. The GETCO shall not liable for or in respective of

or in consequence of any accident or injury to any workman or other person in the employment of

the contractor or his sub-contractor and the contractor shall indemnify and keep indemnified the

GETCO against all such damage and compensation and against all claims, demands, proceedings

costs, charges and expenses whatever in respective thereof in relation thereto.

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

without giving notice of termination or any reasons thereof.

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

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

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

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GENERAL TECHNICAL CONDITION:_

1. The erection work should be carried out according to the specification and as per instructions

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

2. The contractor should employee as Supervisor with sufficient qualification and experience who can

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

3. Cutting, bending, welding, brazing, wherever necessary is to be done by the contractor.

4. The contractor has to carry out all the works in accordance with revised and latest provision under I.E.

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

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

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

6. In addition to the general of the construction particular, attention shall be paid to the final finish and

every effort shall be made to have the entire work contented with standard of workmanship by the

7. Electricity Rules: -All the works shall be carried out in accordance with latest rules under Electricity

8. Testing: - Complete installation shall be put to the necessary test as required and shall be got approved

by Government Electrical Inspector.

9. CONTRACTOR’S MATERIALS BROUGHT TO SITE

a) The Contractor shall bring to Site all materials, including construction equipment, tools

and tackles for the purpose of the works under intimation to the Engineer. All such goods

shall, from the time of their being brought vest in the Owner, but may be used for the

purpose of the works only and shall not on any account be removed or taken away by the

Contractor without the written permission of the Engineer. The Contractor shall

nevertheless be solely liable and responsible for any loss or destruction thereof and

damage thereto.

b) After the completion of the Works, the Contractor shall remove from the Site under the

direction of the Engineer the materials such as construction equipment, erection tools and

tackles, scaffolding etc. with the written permission of the Engineer.

10. FIELD OFFICE RECORDS

The Contractor shall maintain up to date copies of all drawings, specifications and other Contract

Documents and any other supplementary data complete with all the latest revisions thereto. The

Contractor shall also maintain in addition the continuous record of all changes to the above Contract

Documents, drawings, specifications, and supplementary data, etc. effected at the field and on

completion of his total assignment under the Contract shall incorporate all such changes on the

drawings and other Engineering data to indicate as installed conditions of the equipment furnished

and erected under the Contract. Such drawings and Engineering data shall be submitted to the

Engineer in required number of copies.

11. Contractor shall purchase all brought out items as per schedule-B with taking prior approval

from Executive Engineer (TR), GETCO, of Concern Division. Any item without approval

shall not be permitted and GETCO shall not be responsible for accept such items.

12. DISCIPLINE OF WORKMEN

The Contractor shall adhere to the disciplinary procedure set by the Engineer in respect of his

employees and workmen at Site. The Engineer shall be at liberty to object to the presence of

any representative or employee of the Contractor at the Site, if in the opinion of the Engineer

such employee has misconduct himself or is incompetent or negligent or otherwise

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undesirable and then the Contractor shall remove such a person objected to and provide in

his place a competent replacement.

13. CONTRACTOR’S FIELD OPERATION

1 The Contractor shall keep the Engineer informed in advance regarding his field activity plans

and schedules for carrying-out each part of the works. Any review of such plan or schedule

or method of work by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his

responsibilities towards the field activities. Such reviews shall also not be considered as an

assumption of any risk or liability by the Engineer or the Owner or any of his representatives

and no claim of the Contractor will be entertained because of the failure or inefficiency of any

such plan or schedule or method of work reviewed. The Contractor shall be solely

responsible for the safety, adequacy and efficiency of plant and equipment and his erection

2 The Contractor shall have the complete responsibility for the conditions of the Work-site

including the safety of all persons employed by him or his Sub–Contractor and all the

properties under his custody during the performance of the work. This requirement shall

apply continuously till the completion of the Contract and shall not be limited to normal

14. PROGRESS REPORT

The Contractor shall furnish three (3) copies each to the Engineer of progress including if

any, photographs of the work done at Site. The monthly progress report detailing-out the

progress achieved on all erection activities shall highlight comparison to the schedules. The

report shall also indicate the reasons for the variance between the scheduled and actual

progress and the action proposed for corrective measures, wherever necessary.

15. MAN-POWER REPORT

The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, on the first day of every month, a man hours

schedule for the month, detailing the man hours scheduled for the month, skill-wise and area-

16. Contract Quality assurance:

The Bidder shall include in his proposal the Quality Assurance Program containing the overall quality

management and procedures which he proposes to follow in the performance of the Works during

various phases. At the time of Award of Contract, the detailed Quality Assurance Program to be

followed for the execution of the Contract will be mutually discussed and agreed and such agreed

Program shall form a part of the Contract.

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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

(C) GENERALTERMS &CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

A. INTRODUCTION

1.0 DEFINITION OF TERMS

1.1 The ‘Contract’ means the agreement entered into between the Owner and the Contractor as per the

Contract Agreement signed by the parties, including all attachments and appendices thereto and all

documents incorporated by reference therein.

1.2 ‘Owner’ shall mean the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd, Vadodara or any of its group

companies i.e GUVNL, GSECL, MGVCL, DGVCL, PGVCL, UGVCL and shall include its legal

representatives, successors and assigns.

1.3 ‘Contractor’ shall mean the Bidder whose bid is accepted by the Owner for the award of the Works

and shall include such successful Bidder’s legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.

1.4 ‘Engineer’ shall mean the officer appointed in writing by the Owner to act as Engineer from time to

time for the purpose of the Contract.

1.5 The terms ‘Stores’ and ‘Materials’ shall mean and include equipment, stores and materials to be issued

to the Contractor under the Contract.

1.6 ‘Works’ shall mean and include taking delivery of line materials labour and services, as per the

Specifications and complete erection, testing and putting into satisfactory operation including all

transportation, handling, unloading and storage at the Site as defined in the Contract.

1.7 ‘Specifications’ shall mean the Specifications and Bidding Document forming a part of the Contract

and such other schedules and drawings as may be mutually agreed upon.

1.8 Site’ shall mean and include the land and other places on, into or through which the works and the

related facilities are to be erected or installed and any adjacent land, paths, street or reservoir which

may be allocated or used by the Owner or Contractor in the performance of the Contract.

1.9 The term ‘Contract Price’ shall mean the lump-sum price quoted by the Contractor in his bid with

additions and/or deletions as may be agreed and incorporated in the Letter of Award and the contract

agreement for the entire scope of the works.

1.10 The term “Erection portion” of the contract price shall mean the value of field activities of the works

including erection, testing, and putting into satisfactory operation including successful completion of

performance and guarantee test to be performed at site by the contractor including cost of insurances.

1.11 Site Engineer ‘Inspector’ shall mean the owner’s Engineers or any person nominated by the time to

inspect the equipment; stores or Works under the Contract and/or the duly authorized

representative of the Owner.

1.12 ‘Notice of Award of Contract’/’Letter of Award’/’Telex of Award’ shall mean the official notice issued

by the Owner notifying the Contractor that his bid has been accepted.

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1.13 ‘Order’ shall mean the official letter issued by the Owner informing the acceptance of the bid.

1.14 Date of Contract’ shall mean the date on which letter of commencement of work issued by the

respective sub division deputy engineer.

1.15 ‘Month’ shall mean the calendar month. ‘Day’ or ‘Days’ unless herein otherwise expressly defined shall

mean calendar day or days of 24 hours each.

A ‘Week’ shall mean continuous period of seven (7) days.

1.16 Writing’ shall include any manuscript, type written or printed statement, under or over signature

and/or seal as the case may be.

1.17 When the words ‘Approved’, ‘Subject to Approval’, ‘Satisfactory’, ‘Equal to’, ‘Proper’, ‘Requested’, ‘As

Directed’, ‘Where Directed’, ‘When Directed’, ‘Determined by’, ‘Accepted’, ‘Permitted’, or words and

phrases of like importance are used the approval, judgment, direction etc. is understood to be a

function of the Owner/Engineer.

1.18 Test on completion shall mean such tests as prescribed in the Contract to be performed by the

Contractor before the work is taken over by the Owner.

1.19 ‘Performance and Guarantee Tests’, shall mean all operational checks and tests required to determine

and demonstrate capacity, efficiency, and operating characteristics as specified in the Contract

1.20 The term ‘Final Acceptance’/‘Taking Over’ shall mean the Owner’s written acceptance of the Works

performed under the Contract, after successful commissioning/completion of Performance and

Guarantee Tests, as specified in the accompanying Technical Specifications or otherwise agreed in the

1.21 ‘Latent Defects’ shall mean such defects caused by faulty designs, material or work-man- ship which

cannot be detected during inspection, testing etc, based on the technology available for carrying out

1.22 ‘Codes’ shall mean the following including the latest amendments and/or replacements, if any:

a) Indian Electricity Act, 1905 and Rules and Regulations made there under.

b) Electricity Act 2003 and Rules & Regulations made there under.

c) Indian Factory Act, 1948 and Rules and Regulations made there under.

d) Indian Explosives Act, 1884 and Rules and Regulations made there under.

e) Indian Petroleum Act, 1934 and Rules and Regulations made there under.

f) A.S.M.E. Test Codes.

g) A.I.E.E. Test Codes.

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h) American Society of Materials Testing Codes.

i) Standards of the Indian Standards Institution.

j) Other Internationally approved standards and/or rules and regulations touching the subject

matter of the Contract.

1.23 Words imparting the singular only shall also include the plural and vice –versa where the context so

1.24 Words imparting ‘Person’ shall include firms, companies, corporations and associations or bodies of

individuals, whether incorporated or not.

1.25 Terms and expressions not herein defined shall have the same meaning as are assigned to them in

the Indian Sale of Goods Act (1930), failing that in the Indian Contract Act (1872) and failing that in

the General Clauses Act (1897) including amendments thereof, if any.

1.26 In addition to the above the following definitions shall also apply.

a) ‘All equipment and materials’ to be supplied shall also mean ‘Goods’.

b) ‘Constructed’ shall also mean ‘erected and installed’.

c) ‘Contract Performance Guarantee’ shall also mean ‘Contract Performance Security’.

2.0 APPLICATION

These General Conditions shall apply to the extent that they are not superseded by provisions in other

parts of the Contract.

The works carried out under this Contract shall conform to the all statutory regulation and provisions

the acts, mentioned in the Technical Specifications, and, when no regulations or standard is

mentioned, to the authoritative regulations or standards/ Act, appropriate to the works and such

stipulations shall be the latest issued by the concerned institution.

4.0 LANGUAGE AND MEASURES

All documents pertaining to the Contract including specifications, schedules, notices,

correspondences, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings or any other writing shall be

written in English language. The Metric System of measurement shall be used exclusively in the

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5.0 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

5.1 The term Contract Documents shall mean and include the following which shall be deemed to form

an integral part of the Contract:

a) Invitation to Bid including letter forwarding the Bidding Documents, Instructions to Bidders,

General Terms and Conditions of Contract and all other documents included under Volume- I

and the Special Conditions of Contract.

b) Specifications of the erection of the equipments and other technical services to be provided

under the Contract as brought out in the accompanying Technical Specifications.

c) Contractor’s Bid Proposal and the documents attached there to including the letters of

clarifications thereto between the Contractor and the Owner prior to the Award of Contract

except to the extent of repugnancy.

d) All the materials, literature, data and information of any sort given by the Contractor along with

his bid, subject to the approval of the Owner /Consultant.

e) Letter of Award and any agreed variations of the conditions of the documents and special terms

and conditions of Contract, if any.

5.2 In the event of any conflict between the above mentioned documents the matter shall be referred to

the Engineer whose decision shall be considered as final and binding upon the parties.

6.0 USE OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION

6.1 The Contractor shall not, without the Owner’s prior written consent, disclose the Contract, or any

provision thereof, or any specification, plan, drawing, pattern, sample or information furnished by or

on behalf of the Owner in connection therewith, to any person other than a person employed by the

Contractor in the performance of the Contract. Disclosure to any such employed person shall be made

in confidence and shall extend only so far as may be necessary for the purpose of such performance.

6.2 The Contractor shall not, without the Owner’s prior written consent, make use of any document or

information enumerated in various Contract documents except for the purpose of performing the

6.3 The Contractor shall not communicate or us in advertising, publicity, sales releases or in any other

medium, photographs or other reproduction of the Works under this Contract, or descriptions of the

site, dimensions, quantity, quality or other information, concerning the works unless prior written

permission has been obtained from the Owner.

6.4 Any document, other than the Contract itself, enumerated in various Contract documents shall remain

the property of the Owner and shall be returned (in all copies) to the Owner on completion of the

Contractor’s performance under the Contract if so required by the Owner.

7.0 CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONTRACT

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7.1 Notwithstanding anything stated elsewhere in the bid documents, the Contract to be entered into will

be treated as a single Contract.

Award shall be placed on the successful Bidder as follows:

For providing services like inland transportation, insurance for delivery at site, unloading, storage,

handling at site, installation, testing and commissioning including performance testing in respect of

all the equipment material equipment/materials given by the owner after observing standard store

procedures for transport from owner’s stores, insurance, unloading storage handling at site

installation testing & commissioning.

7.2 In case erection Contract, or where the Owner hands over his equipment to the Contractor for

executing, then the Contractor shall at the time of taking delivery of the equipment/dispatch

documents be required to execute an Indemnity Bond in favor of the Owner in the form acceptable to

the SE(TR) GETCO BHARUCH for keeping the equipment in safe custody and to utilize the same

exclusively for the purpose of the said Contract. Samples of Performa for the Indemnity Bond will be

furnished during award of Contract.

7.3 The Contract shall in all respects be construed and governed according to Indian Laws.

7.4 It is clearly understood that the total consideration for the Contract(s) has been broken up into

various components only for the convenience of payment under the Contract(s) and for the

measurement of deviations or modifications under the Contract(s).

8.0 JURISDICTION OF CONTRACT

8.1 The laws applicable to the Contract shall be the laws in force in India. The Courts of Vadodara shall

have exclusive jurisdiction in all matters arising under this Contract.

9.0 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT:

9.1 The Owner, after the issue of the Letter of Award to the Contractor, will send one copy of the final

agreement to the Contractor for his scrutiny and approval.

9.2 The Agreement, unless otherwise agreed to, shall be signed within 10 days of the acceptance of the

Letter of Award, at the office the Owner at GETCO Circle Office BHARUCH on a date and time to be

mutually agreed. The Contractor shall provide for signing of the Contract, Performance Guarantee,

appropriate power of attorney and other requisite materials. In case the Contract is to be signed

beyond the stipulated time, the Bid Guarantee submitted with the Proposal will have to be extended

9.3 The Agreement will be signed in copies to be specified and the Contractor shall be provided with one

signed original and the rest will be retained by the Owner.

9.4 The Contractor shall provide free of cost to the Owner all the Engineering data, drawings, and

descriptive materials submitted with the bid, to form a part of the Contract immediately after issue of

Letter of Award

9.5 Subsequent to signing of the Contract, the Contractor at his own cost shall provide the Owner with

copies of agreement within fifteen (15) days after the signing of the Contractor.

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10.0 ENFORCEMENT OF TERMS

10.1 The failure of either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Contract or any rights in

respect thereto or to exercise any option therein provided, shall in no way be construed to be a waiver

of such provisions, rights or options or in any way to affect the validity of the Contract. The exercise

by either party of any of its rights herein shall not preclude or prejudice either party from exercising

the same or any other right it may have under the Contract.

11.0 COMPLETION OF CONTRACT

11.1 Unless otherwise terminated under the provisions of any other relevant clause, this Contract shall be

deemed to have been completed on the expiry of the guarantee period as provided for under the

clause entitled ‘Guarantee’ in this section of the Volume-I.

B. GUARANTEES & LIABILITIES

12.0 TIME – THE ESSENCE OF CONTRACT

12.1 The time and the date of completion of the Contract as stipulated in the Contract by the Owner without

or with modifications, if any, and so incorporated in the Letter of Award, shall be deemed to be the

essence of the Contract. The Contractor shall so organize his resources and perform his work as to

complete it not later than the date agreed to.

12.2 The Contractor shall submit a detailed bar chart within the time frame agreed consisting of adequate

number of activities covering various key phases of the work such as field erection activities within

five (5) days of the date of Notification of Award. This network shall also indicate the interface

facilities to be provided by the Owner and the dates by which such facilities are needed. The

Contractor shall discuss the network so submitted with the Owner and the agreed network shall form

part of the Contract documents. During the performance of the Contract, if in the opinion of the

Engineer, proper progress is not maintained, suitable changes shall be made in the Contractor’s

operations to ensure proper progress without any cost implication to the Owner. The interface

facilities to be provided by the Owner in accordance with the agreed network shall also be reviewed

while reviewing the progress of the Contractor.

12.3 Based on the above agreed network/bar chart fortnightly reports shall be submitted by the

Contractor as directed by the Engineer.

12.4 Subsequent to the finalization of the network, the Contractor shall make available to the Engineer a

detailed program in line with the agreed Contract network.

Such program shall be reviewed, updated and submitted to the Engineer every month thereafter.

12.5 The above bar charts/ program shall be compatible with the Owner’s computer environment and

furnished to the Owner on such media as may be desired by the Owner.

13.0 EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTRACT

The Contract shall be considered as having come into force from the date of the commencement given

by the respective construction sub division unless otherwise provided in the notification of award.

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14.0 PENALTY FOR DELAY

14.1 The total amount of penalty for delay under the Contract will be ½ % per week on delayed work

14.1 The total amount of penalty for delay under the Contract will be ½ % per week on delayed work

amount subject to a maximum of 10% of the Contract prices detailed in the Special Conditions of

Contract (SCC).

15.1 In the event of any emergency where in the judgment of the Engineer, delay would cause serious loss

or damages, repairs or adjustment may be made by the Engineer or a third party chosen by the

Engineer without advance notice to the Contractor and the cost of such work shall be paid by the

Contractor. In the event such action is taken by the Engineer, the Contractor will be notified promptly

and he shall assist wherever possible in making necessary corrections. This shall not relieve the

Contractor of his liabilities under the terms and conditions of the Contract.

15.3 If it becomes necessary for the Contractor to rectify or renew any defective portions of the works the

provision of this clause shall apply to portion of the works so rectified or corrected until the expiry of

six (6) months from the date of such rectification or correction. If any defects are not rectified within

a reasonable time, the Engineer may proceed to do the work at the Contractor’s risk and cost but

without prejudice to any other rights which the Owner may have against the Contractor in respect of

15.4 The rectification or correction of the work will be carried out free of cost by the Contractor. If any

rectification or correction is carried out on his behalf at the site, the Contractor shall bear the cost of

such rectification or correction.

15.5 The acceptance of the works by the Engineer shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his obligations

under this clause.

15.6 At the end of the guarantee period, the Contractor’s liability ceases except for latent defects. For latent

defects, the Contractor’s liability as mentioned in Clause Nos. 15.1 through 15.5 above, shall remain

till the end of 6 months from the date of completion of guarantee period.

16.0 TAXES, PERMITS & LICENCES

The Contractor shall be liable and pay all non-Indian taxes, duties, levies lawfully assessed against the

Owner or the Contractor in pursuance of the Contract. In addition to this the Contractor shall be

responsible for payment of all Indian duties, levies and taxes lawfully assessed against the Contractor

for his personal income & property only.

18.0 DEFENCE OF SUITS

If any action in court is brought against the Owner or Engineer or an officer or agent of the Owner, for

the failure, omission or neglect on the part of the Contractor to perform any acts, matters, covenants

or things under the Contract, or for damage or injury caused by the alleged omission or negligence on

the part of the Contractor, his agents, representatives or his Sub-Contractors, or in connection with

any claim based on lawful demands of Sub-Contractors, workmen, suppliers or employees, the

Contractor shall in all such cases indemnify and keep the Owner, and the Engineer and/or his

representative, harmless from all losses, damages, expenses or decrees arising of such action.

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20.0 LIMITATION OF LIABILITIES

The final payment by the Owner in pursuance of the Contract shall mean the release of the Contractor

from all his liabilities under the Contract. Such final payment shall be made only at the end of the

Guarantee/Warranty period or after finalization of material account and final bill and till such time

as the Contractual liabilities and responsibilities of the Contractor, shall prevail. All other payments

made under the Contract shall be treated as on-account payments.

21.0 ENGINEER’S DECISION

21.1 In respect of all matters which are left to the decision of the Engineer including the granting or with-

holding of the certificates, the Engineer shall, if required to do so by the Contractor, give in writing a

decision thereon.

21.2 If, in the opinion of the Contractor, a decision made by the Engineer is not in accordance with the

meaning and intent of the Contract, the Contractor may file with the Engineer, within fifteen (15) days

after receipt of the decision, a written objection to the decision.

Failure to file an objection within the allotted time will be considered as an acceptance of the

Engineer’s decision and the decision shall become final and binding.

21.3 The Engineer’s decision and the filing of the written objection thereto shall be a condition precedent

to the right to request arbitration. It is the intent of the Agreement that there shall be no delay in the

execution of the works and the decision of the Engineer as rendered shall be promptly observed.

22.0 POWER TO VARY OR OMIT WORK

22.1 No alterations, amendments, omissions, suspensions or variations of the Works (hereinafter referred

to as ‘variation’) under the Contract as detailed in the Contract Documents, shall be made by the

Contractor except as directed in writing by the Engineer, but the Engineer shall have full powers

subject to the provisions hereinafter contained, from time to time during the execution of the

Contract, by notice in writing to instruct the Contractor to make such variation without prejudice to

the Contract. The Contractor shall carry out such variation and be bound by the same conditions as

far as applicable as though the said variations occurred in the Contract Documents. If any suggested

variations would, in the opinion of the Contractor, if carried out, prevent him from fulfilling any of his

obligations or guarantees under the Contract, he shall notify the Engineer thereof in writing and the

Engineer shall decide forthwith whether or not, the same shall be carried out and if the Engineer

confirms his instructions, the Contractor’s obligations and guarantees shall be modified to such an

extent as may be mutually agreed. Any agreed difference in cost occasioned by any such variation

shall be added to or deducted from the Contract Price as the case may be.

22.2 In the event of Engineer requiring any variation, a reasonable and proper notice shall be given to the

Contractor to enable him to work his arrangement accordingly, and in cases where goods or materials

are already prepared or any design, drawings or pattern made or work done as per the contract

requires to be altered, a reasonable and agreed sum in respect thereof shall be paid to the Contractor.

22.3 In any case in which the Contractor has received instructions from the Engineer as to the requirement

of carrying out the alterations or additional or substituted work which either then or later on, will in

the opinion of the Contractor, involve a claim for additional payment, the Contractor shall

immediately and in no case later than thirty (30) days, after receipt of the instructions aforesaid and

before carrying out the instructions, advise the Engineer to that effect. But the Engineer shall not

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become liable for payment of any charges in respect of any such variations, unless the instructions

for the performance of the same shall be confirmed in writing by the Engineer.

22.4 If any variation in the Works results in reduction of Contract Price, the parties shall agree, in writing,

so to the extent of any change in the price, before the Contractor proceeds with the change.

22.5 In all the above cases, in the event of a disagreement as to the reasonableness of the said sum, the

decision of the Engineer shall prevail.

22.6 Notwithstanding anything stated above in this clause, the Engineer shall have the full power to

instruct the Contractor, in writing, during the execution of the Contract to vary the quantities of the

items or groups of items in accordance with the provisions of clause entitled ‘Change of Quantity’ in

section GCC of this Volume-I. The Contractor shall carry out such variations and be bound by the

same conditions as though the said variations occurred in the Contract Documents. However, the

Contract Price shall be adjusted at the rates and the prices provided for the original quantities in the

23.0 ASSIGNMENT AND SUB-LE TTING OF CONTRACT:

No subletting of contract is allowed. Contractor should carry out work on his own under his or his

authorized supervisor and by labours employed by him.

24.0 CHANGE OF QUANTITY

24.1 During the execution of the Contract, the Owner reserves the right to increase or decrease the

quantities of items under the Contract but without any change in unit price or other terms &

conditions. Such variations unless otherwise specified in the accompanying Special Conditions of

Contract and/or Technical Specifications, shall not be subjected to any limitation for the individual

items but the total variations in all such items under the Contract shall be limited to a percentage of

the Contract price as specified in the Special Conditions of Contract.

24.2 The Contract price shall accordingly be adjusted based on the unit rates available in the Contract for

the change in quantities as above. The base unit rates, as identified in the Contract shall however

remain constant during the currency of the Contract, except as provided for in Clause 33.0 below. In

case the unit rates are not available for the change in quantity, the same shall be subjected to mutual

26.0 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTING ENGINEERS

The Contractor shall agree to cooperate with the Owner’s other Contractors and Consulting Engineers

and freely exchange with them such technical information as is necessary to obtain the most efficient

and economical design and to avoid unnecessary duplication of efforts. The Engineer shall be

provided with three copies of all correspondence addressed by the Contractor to other Contractors

and Consulting Engineers of the Owner in respect of such exchange of technical information,

wherever needed.

27.0 NO WAIVER OF RIGHTS

Neither the inspection by the Owner or the Engineer or any of their officials, employees, or agents nor

any order by the Owner or the Engineer for payment of money or any payment for or acceptance of,

the whole or any part of the Works by the Owner or the Engineer, nor any extension of time, nor any

possession taken by the Engineer shall operate as a waiver of any provision of the Contract, or of any

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power herein reserved to the Owner or any right to damages herein provided nor shall any waiver of

any breach in the Contract be held to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

28.0 CERTIFICATE NOT TO AFFECT RIGHT OF OWNER AND LIABILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR.

No interim payment certificate of the Engineer, nor any sum paid on account by the Owner, nor any

extension of time for execution of the Works granted by the Engineer shall affect or prejudice the

rights of the Owner against the Contractor or relieve the Contractor of his obligation for the due

performance of the Contract, or be interpreted as approval of the Works done or of the equipment

furnished and no certificate shall create liability for the Owner to pay for alterations, amendments,

variations or additional works not ordered, in writing , by the Engineer or discharge the liability of

the Contractor for the payment of damages whether due, ascertained, or certified or not or any sum

against the payment of which he is bound to indemnify the Owner, nor shall any such certificate nor

the acceptance by him of any sum paid on account or otherwise affect or prejudice the rights of the

Owner against the Contractor.

29.0 PROGRESS REPORTS

During the various stages of the work in pursuance of the Contract, the Contractor shall at his own

cost submit periodic progress reports as may be reasonably required by the Engineer with such

materials as, charts, net-works, photographs, test certificates, etc. Such progress reports shall be in

the form and size as may be required by the Engineer.

30.0 TAKING OVER

Upon successful completion of work of erection of tower line by the Contractor, the Engineer shall

issue to the Contractor a completion Certificate as a proof of the final acceptance of the erected line.

Such certificate shall not unreasonably be withheld nor will the Engineer delay the issuance thereof

on account of minor omissions or defects which do not affect the commercial operation and/or cause

any serious risk to the erected line. Such certificate shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his

obligations which otherwise survive, by the terms and conditions of the Contract after issue of such

32.1 The payment to the Contractor for the performance of the works under the Contract will be made by

the Owner as per the guidelines and conditions specified herein. All payments made during the

Contract shall be on account payments only. The final payment will be made on completion of all

Works and on fulfillment by the Contractor of all his liabilities under the Contract.

32.2 Currency of Payment

All payments under the Contract shall be in Indian Rupees only.

Payment terms will be as prescribed in the special conditions of contract and on fulfillment of

conditions specified thereof.

33.1 Application for Payment

33.2 The Contractor shall submit application for the payment in the prescribed proforma of the Owner.

Performa for application for payment will be as prescribed.

34.1 Each such application shall state the amount claimed and shall set forth in detail, in the order of the

Payment Schedule, particulars of the Works including the Works executed at Site and of the

equipment shipped/brought on to the site pursuant to the Contract upto the date mentioned in the

application and for the period covered since the last preceding certificate, if any.

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34.2 Every interim payment certificate shall certify the Contract value of the Works executed upto the date

mentioned in the application for the payment certificate, provided that no sum shall be included in

any interim payment certificate in respect of the works that, according to the decision of the Engineer,

does not comply with the Contract.

34.3 Mode of Payment

34.4 Payment due on completion of work shall be made by the Owner through Owner’s Bank or directly to

the Contractor as per the payment schedule.

34.5.1 All payments under the Contract shall be made as stipulated in the Special Conditions of Contract after

signing the Contract Agreement.

Progressive payments linked with erection shall only be made after the issue of certificates by the

Engineer, one for the quantum of work completed and the other for the successful completion of

quality check points involved in the quantum of work billed.

35.0 DEDUCTIONS FROM CONTRACT PRICE

All costs, damages or expenses which the Owner may have paid, for which under the Contract the

Contractor is liable, or any other retention award will be claimed by the Owner. All such claims shall

be billed by the Owner to the Contractor regularly as and when they fall due. Such bills shall be

supported by appropriate and certified vouchers or explanations, to enable the Contractor to

properly identify such claims. Such claims shall be paid by the Contractor within thirty (30) days of

the receipt of the corresponding bills and if not paid by the Contractor within the said period, the

Owner may then deduct the amount, from any monies due or becoming due by him to the Contractor

under the Contract or may be recovered by sections of Law or otherwise.

D. RISK DISTRIBUTION

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

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

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

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

the responsibility to maintain adequate insurance coverage at all time during the period of Contract

shall be of Contractor alone. The Contractor’s failure in this regard shall not relieve him of any of his

contractual responsibilities and obligations. The insurance covers to be taken by the Contractor shall

be in the joint name of the Owner and the Contractor. The Contractor shall, however, be authorized

to deal directly with Insurance Company or Companies and shall be responsible in regard to

maintenance of all insurance covers. Further the insurance should be in freely convertible currency.

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

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

the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for preference of all claims and make good the

damages or loss by way of repairs and/or replacement of the equipment, damaged or lost. The

transfer of title shall not in any way relieve the Contractor of the above responsibilities during the

period of Contract. The Contractor shall provide the Owner with copy of all insurance policies and

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documents taken out by him in pursuance of the Contract. Such copies of documents shall be

submitted to the Owner immediately after such insurance coverage. The Contractor shall also inform

the Owner in writing at least sixty (60) days in advance regarding the expiry/cancellation and/or

change in any of such documents and ensure revalidation, renewal etc., as may be necessary well in

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

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

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

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

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

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

on replacement value basis and/or incorporating escalation clause. Notwithstanding the extent of

insurance cover and the amount of claim available from the underwriters, the Contractor shall be

liable to make good the full replacement/rectification value of all equipment/materials and to ensure

their availability as per project requirements.

37.4 All costs on account of insurance liabilities covered under the Contract will be on Contractor’s account

and will be included in Contract Price, However, the Owner may from time to time, during the

pendency of the Contract, ask the Contractor in writing to limit the insurance coverage, risks and in

such a case, the parties to the Contract will agree for a mutual settlement, for reduction in Contract

price to the extent of reduced premium amount. The Contractor, while arranging the insurance shall

ensure to obtain all discounts on premium which may be available for higher volume or for reason of

financing arrangement of the project.

37.5 The clause entitled ‘Insurance’ under the section ECC of this Volume-I, covers the additional insurance

requirements for the portion of the works to be performed at the Site.

37.6 Special Conditions of Contract details out the various insurance liabilities.

38.0 LIABILITY FOR ACCIDENTS AND DAMAGES

Under the Contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for loss or damage to the plant until the

successful completion of commissioning as defined elsewhere in the Bid document.

39.0 DELAYS BY OWNER OR HIS AUTHORISED AGENTS

39.1 In case the Contractor’s performance is delayed due to any act of omission on the part of the Owner

or his authorized agents, then the Contractor shall be given due extension of time for the completion

of the Works, to the extent such omission on the part of the Owner has caused delay in the Contractor’s

performance of the Contract.

Regarding reasonableness or otherwise of the extension of time, the decision of the Engineer shall be

39.2 In addition, the Contractor shall be entitled to claim demonstrable and reasonable compensation if

such delays have resulted in any increase in cost. The Owner shall examine the justification for such

a request for claim and if satisfied, the extent of compensation shall be mutually agreed depending

upon the circumstances at the time of such an occurrence.

40.0 DEMURRAGE, WHARFAGE, ETC.

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All demurrage, warfare and other expenses incurred due to delayed clearance of the material or any

other reason shall be to the account of the Contractor.

41.0 FORCE MAJEURE

41.1 Force majeure is herein defined as anycause which is beyond the control of the Contractor or the

Owner as the case may be, which they could not foresee or with a reasonable amount of diligence

could not have foreseen and which substantially affects the performance of the Contract, such as:

a. Natural phenomena, including but not limited to floods, droughts, earthquakes and epidemics;

b. Acts of any Government, domestic or foreign, including but not limited to war, declared or

undeclared, priorities, guarantees, and embargoes.

Provided either party shall within fifteen (15) days from the occurrence of such a cause notify the

other in writing of such causes.

41.2 The Contractor or the Owner shall not be liable for delays in performing his obligations resulting from

any force majeure cause as referred to and/or defined above:

The date of completion will, subject to hereinafter provided, be extended by a reasonable time even

though such cause may occur after Contractor’s performance of obligation has been delayed due to

42.0 SUSPENSION OF WORK

42.1 The Owner reserves the right to suspend and reinstate execution of the whole or any part of the

Works without invalidating the provisions of the Contract. Orders for suspension or reinstatement

of the Works will be issued by the Engineer to the Contractor in writing. The time for completion of

the works will be extended for a period equal to duration of the suspension.

42.2 Any necessary and demonstrable cost incurred by the Contractor as a result of such suspension of the

works will be paid by the Owner, provided such costs are substantiated to the satisfaction of the

Engineer. The Owner shall not be responsible for any liabilities if suspension or delay is due to some

default on the part of the Contractor or his Sub-Contractor.

43.0 CONTRACTOR`S DEFAULT

43.1 If the Contractor shall neglect to execute the works with due diligence and expedition or shall refuse

or neglect to comply with any reasonable order given to him, in writing by the Engineer in connection

with the works or shall contravene the provisions of the Contract, the Owner may give notice in

writing to the Contractor to make good the failure, neglect or contravention complained of. Should

the Contractor fail to comply with the notice within thirty (30) days from the date of serving the

notice, then and in such case the Owner shall be at liberty to employ other workmen and forthwith

execute such part of the works as the Contractor may have neglected to do or if the Owner shall think

fit, without prejudice to any other right he may have under the Contract to take the work wholly or in

part out of the Contractor’s hands and re-contract with any other person or persons to complete the

works or any part thereof and in that event the Owner shall have free use of all Contractor’s

equipment that may have been at the time on the Site in connection with the works without being

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responsible to the Contractor for fair wear and tear thereof and to the exclusion of any right of the

Contractor over the same, If the sum that the contractor is entitled to be paid plus the costs incurred

by the Owner in completing the works, exceeds the Contract Price or the entire works if entire works

have been completed or the price for part of the work if part of the works have been completed, the

Contractor shall be liable for such excess.

If such excess is greater than the sums due to the Contractor, the Contractor shall pay the balance to

the Owner and if such excess is less than the sums due to the Contractor, Owner shall pay the balance

to the Contractor. For facilitating such payment, Owner shall pay the balance to the contractor. For

facilitating such payment, Owner shall encash the Bank Guarantees of Contactor available with

Owner/s and retain such other payment due to the Contractor under the Contract in question or any

other Contract that the Owner/s may have with the Contractor. Such payment of excess amount shall

be independent of the liquidated damages for delay which the Contractor shall have to pay if the

completion of works is delayed.

43.2 In addition, such action by the Owner as aforesaid shall not relieve the Contractor of his liability to

pay liquidated damages for delay in completion of Works as defined in Clause 14.0 of this Section.

43.3 Such action by the Owner as aforesaid the termination of the Contract under this clause shall not

entitle the Contractor to reduce the value of the Contract Performance Guarantee nor the time thereof.

The Contract Performance Guarantee shall be valid for the full value and for the full period of the

Contract including guarantee period.

44.0 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT ON OWNER`S INITIATIVE

44.1 The Owner reserves the right to terminate the Contract either in part or in full due to reasons other

than those mentioned under clause entitled ‘Contractor’s Default’. The Owner shall in such an event

give fifteen (15) days notice in writing to the Contractor of his decision to do so.

44.2 The Contractor upon receipt of such notice shall discontinue the work on the date and to the extent

specified in the notice, make all reasonable efforts to obtain cancellation of all orders and Contracts

to the extent they are related to the work terminated and terms satisfactory to the Owner, stop all

further sub-contracting or purchasing activity related to the work terminated, and assist Owner in

maintenance, protection, and disposition of the works acquired under the Contract by the Owner.

In the event of such a termination the Contractor shall be paid compensation, equitable and

reasonable, dictated by the circumstances prevalent at the time of termination.

44.3 If the Contractor is an individual or a proprietary concern and the individual or the proprietor dies

and if the Contractor is a partnership concern and one of the partners dies then unless the Owner is

satisfied that the legal representatives of the individual Contractor or of the proprietor of the

propriety concern and in the case of partnership, the surviving partners, are capable of carrying out

and completing the Contract the Owner shall be entitled to cancel the Contract as to its incomplete

part without being in any way liable to payment of any compensation to the estate of deceased

Contractor and/or to the surviving partners of the Contractor’s firm on account of the cancellation of

the Contract. The decision of the Owner that the legal representatives of the deceased Contractor or

surviving partners of the Contractor’s firm cannot carry out and complete the Contract shall be final

and binding on the parties. In the event of such cancellation the Owner shall not hold the estate of the

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deceased Contractor and/or the surviving partners of the estate of the deceased Contractor and/or

the surviving partners of the Contractor’s firm liable to damages for not completing the Contract.

45.0 FRUSTRATION OF CONTRACT

45.1 In the event of frustration of the Contract because of supervening impossibility in terms of Section

of the Indian Contract Act, parties shall be absolved of their responsibility to perform the balance

portion of the Contract, subject to provisions contained in sub-clause 45.3 below.

45.2 In the event of non-availability or suspension of funds for any reasons, whatsoever (except for reason

of willful or flagrant breach by the Owner) and/or Contractor then the works under the Contract shall

Furthermore, if the Owner is unable to make satisfactory alternative arrangements for financing to

the Contractor in accordance with the terms of the Contract within three months of the event, the

parties hereto shall be relieved from carrying out further obligations under the Contract treating it as

frustration of the Contract.

45.3 In the event referred to in sub-clauses 45.1 & 45.2 above the parties shall mutually discuss to arrive

at reasonable settlement on all issues including amounts due to either party for the work already

done on quantum merit_ basis which shall be determined by mutual agreement between the parties.

46.0 GRAFTS AND COMMISSIONS ETC.

Any graft, commission, gift or advantage given, promised or offered by or on behalf of the Contractor

or his partner(s), agent(s), officer(s), director(s), employee(s) or servant(s) or any one on his or their

behalf in relation to the obtaining or to the execution of this or any other Contract with the Owner,

shall in addition to any criminal liability which it may incur, subject the Contractor to the cancellation

of this and all other Contracts and also to payment of any loss or damage to the Owner resulting from

any cancellation. The Owner shall then be entitled to deduct the amount so payable from any monies

otherwise due to Contractor under the Contract.

E. RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

47.0 SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

47.1 Any dispute(s) or difference(s) arising out of or in connection with the Contract shall, to the extent

possible, be settled amicably between the parties.

47.2 If any dispute or difference of any kind, whatsoever, shall arise between the Owner and the

Contractor, arising out of the Contract for the performance of the Works whether during the progress

of the Works or after its completion or whether before or after the termination, abandonment or

breach of the Contract, it shall, in the first place, be referred to and settled by the Engineer, who, within

a period of thirty (30) days after being requested by either party to do so, shall give written notice of

his decision to the Owner and the Contractor.

47.3 Save as hereinafter provided, such decision in respect of every matters so referred shall be final and

binding upon the parties until the completion of the Works and shall forthwith be given effect to by

the Contractor who shall proceed with the Works with all due diligence, whether he or the Owner

requires arbitration as hereinafter provided or not.

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47.4 If after the Engineer has given written notice of his decision to the parties, no claim to arbitration has

been communicated to him by either party within thirty (30) days from the receipt of such notice, the

said decision shall become final and binding on the parties.

47.5 In the event of the Engineer failing to notify his decision as aforesaid within thirty (30) days after

being requested as aforesaid, or in the event of either the Owner or the Contractor being dissatisfied

with any such decision, or within thirty (30) days after the expiry of the first mentioned period of

thirty days, as the case may be, either party may require that the matters in dispute be referred to

arbitration as hereinafter provided.

48.0 ARBITRATION

48.1 All disputes or differences in respect of which the decision, if any, of the Engineer has not become

final or binding as aforesaid shall be settled by arbitration in the manner hereinafter provided.

48.1.1 The arbitration shall be conducted by three arbitrators, one each to be nominated by the Contractor

and the Owner and the third to be appointed as an umpire by both the arbitrators in accordance with

the Indian Arbitration Act. If either of the parties fails to appoint its arbitrator within sixty (60) days

after receipt of a notice from the other party invoking the Arbitration clause, the arbitrator appointed

by the party invoking the arbitration clause shall become the sole arbitrator to conduct the

48.1.2 The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Arbitration Act,

1940 or any statutory modification thereof. The venue of arbitration shall be Vadodara.

48.2 The decision of the majority of the arbitrators shall be final and binding upon the parties.

The arbitrators may, from time to time with the consent of all the parties enlarge the time for making

the award. In the event of any of the aforesaid arbitrators dying, neglecting, resigning or being unable

to act for any reason, it will be lawful for the party concerned to nominate another arbitrator in place

of the outgoing arbitrator.

48.3 The arbitrator shall have full powers to review and/or revise any decision, opinion, direction,

certification or valuation of the Engineer in accordance with the Contract, and neither party shall be

limited in the proceedings before such arbitrators to the evidence or arguments put before the

Engineer for the purpose of obtaining the said decision.

48.4 No decision given by the Engineer in accordance with the foregoing provisions shall disqualify him as

being called as a witness or giving evidence before the arbitrators on any matter whatsoever relevant

to the dispute or difference referred to the arbitrators as aforesaid.

48.5 During settlement of disputes and arbitration proceedings, both parties shall be obliged to carry out

their respective obligations under the Contract.

49.0 RECONCILIATION OF ACCOUNTS

The Contractor shall prepare and submit every two months, a statement covering payments claimed

and the payments received vis-a-vis the works executed, for reconciliation of accounts with the

Owner. The Contractor shall also prepare and submit a detailed account of Owner Issue materials

received and utilized by him for reconciliation purpose in a format to be discussed & finalized with

the Owner before the award of Contract.

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GENERAL CONDITION

A. GENERAL TERMS :-

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

tender. The Superintending Engineer (TR), Bharuch reserves the right to reject any or all tender

without signing any reasons whatsoever and decision of the The Superintending Engineer , Bharuch will

be final and unchallengeable.

2. In case of any dispute / doubt, the decision of The Superintending Engineer, Bharuch, shall be

unchallengeable, final and binding to the Contractor.

3. Tender offer without payment of E.M.D/Tender Fee, required Certificate, Documents, bar chart list of

Tools, Tackles, Equipments, blank tender etc. required for execution of job will be out rightly rejected.

The tenderer should furnish details of past experience of such job of similar nature completed by him

satisfactorily within the time limit in GETCO without this certificate offer shall be rejected out rightly.

4. The competent authority can delete any items in schedule of the tender, if he feels that the rate quoted

by contractor act. That item is abnormally high completed to the estimated rates. Specification in any

items mentioned in tender are subject to change without any prior notice and binding to the Contractor.

B. GENERAL TERMS FOR CONTRACTOR :-

1. The erection work should be carried out according to the specification and as per Instructions &

programmed laid out by the DE / Executive Engineer-in-charge of the work. Contractor has to co-ordinate

E.I.C. of planning of outage & work schedule thereof, so as to complete all the planned work in outage.

Contractor has to deploy adequate manpower accordingly.

2. The contractor should appoint supervisor with sufficient qualification and experience who could

supervise the execution of work throughout. He should always be present on the site as far as possible.

Qualification & experience certificate of deputed supervisor to be submitted to GETCO.

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

and should be completed within thereafter. Prior intimation in writing for starting the job will be given

by GETCO for the work.

4. The contractor shall see the line route before quoting the rates.

5. The Contractor has to follow all IE rules, Insurance rules, GETCO rules labours laws, safety rules and

regulations at his risk & cost. The GETCO does not take any responsibility in case of accident or injury to

the workers. The safety / security of men, materials & equipments shall be sole responsibility of the

contractor. Contractor will abide by and fulfill all the terms and conditions and general terms and

condition of the contract for works available in the office. All other general terms and conditions as

prevailing in the GETCO shall be applicable to this contract. The contractor will be governed by the

GETCO’s general conditions of works contract. The Booklet will be available in the concerned office in

any working days. In the event of placing order, the contractor will have to sign this booklet along with

other documents and agreement. All the usual terms and conditions of the GETCO, though the same might

have not been mentioned in this specification or contractor booklet will applicable to this contract, and

the decision of the Executive Engineer (AM), of Concern Division shall be binding on the contractor.

6. The bidder shall have the experience of erection line should be as mentioned in Technical/Commercial

7. The tenderer should quote for complete erection work, testing and commissioning of line as indicated in

the Schedule “B” and as per terms and conditions.

8. It will be bidder sole responsibility for erection of complete line in all respect, accordance with latest

rules under Electricity Act and approved by Electrical Inspector.

9. Above terms and conditions are part and partial of tender and will be observed

10. The Contractors has to engage required strength of skilled persons for Transportation, Loading &

unloading work and proper Supervisor to avoid complication & unnecessary delay to complete work

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timely. The Contractor will be totally responsible for labour claims arising out of the labour employed for

11. The detailed drawings of equipments can be seen from concern GETCO office during any working day

and the equipments which are to be erected can also be seen physically at GETCO store during any

working day and time.

12. Contractor has to ensure safe shifting and erection of all accessories / equipments as per standard norms.

13. The Contractor has to arrange for minor fabrication (if required) at free cost. The tender includes all

minor accessories and items of work which may not have been specifically mentioned in the specification

schedule etc. but are essential for completion of work. The contractor will not be eligible for any extra

payment in respect of such minor accessories and items of work.

14. The contractor has to co-ordinate & co-operate fully with Engineer-in-Charge and commissioning

Engineer of the supplier for erection of all equipments / structure / accessories, etc., and any other items

which are not conveniently included in the specification but requires for completing the job.

15. The Contractor has to remain in contact in close days with Engineer in charge of work who in turn shall

issue detailed instruction for the commencement of the work.

16. The Contractor will be solely and responsible for any accident / damage either to equipments or any

human being during the time of execution of work.

17. Either you or your authorized person should contact our concern S/Dn as well Div office, Concern

Division. office,daily, for the availability of equipments required for this work, failing to which this work

order shall be terminated without giving any notice.

18. The Contractor will have to give indemnity bond to GETCO against any possible claim of compensation

for damage to contractor’s equipments or staff or any of third party during the execution of work.

19. The Contractor will have to complete entire job as per directive and instruction of Engineer in charge. If

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

20. The contractor has the experience of survey work and produces the list of survey instrument and bio-

data of Supervisor / Surveyor / Engineer / Technician to be engaged for the job.

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

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

specific outage period only, failing to which GETCO shall be at liberally to deduct the amount of revenue

loss due to prolong outage. Contractor has to co-ordinate E.I.C. of planning of outage & work schedule

thereof, so as to complete all the planned work in outage.

22. If required by GETCO you shall have to provide free to & for traveling facility to our field Engineer or

Surveyor for the work.

23. The Contractor shall not refuse to execute the work order at any time and it will be his sole responsibility

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

24. The tender shall invariably furnish a monthly average erection capacity (in km. and rating) along with

list of available machinery, tools and tackles etc. for erection of line.

25. The tenderer shall not submit offer for erection or foundation work.

26. No subcontractor, Power of Attorney shall be allowed.

27. Any excess work done beyond specification and drawing shall be at Contractor’s risk and cost.

28. During the stringing work of line if any EHT / 11KV / L.T. line comes on the way the Contractor has to

dismantle, restringing, kept on original position etc. work to be carried out. No any charges will be paid

extra for this work. Further work to be carried out in co-ordination with concern DISCOM personnel for

proper identification of feeder / LT line as well as you have to strictly observed all the safety rules of

29. The bidder shall specifically note that GETCO will not pay any extra amount to wards any type of claim

except for the description indicated in Schedule “B’. The party has to carry out all other / additional

required activities / work as directed by Engineer in charge which is not mentioned in Schedule but

required to be completed as per the site condition and for this work no extra Payment shall be made by

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30. In addition to the general of the construction particular attention shall be paid to the final finish and

every effort shall be made to have the entire work contented wish standard of workmanship by the

31. No any idling / gang mobilization charge will be paid by GETCO in any circumstances.

32. No part rate or reduces rate shall be allowed in final bill.

33. The interpretation of specification doubts etc: - In case of any doubts about what is mentioned in

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

in writing and in advance of filling in the tender. In case of difference of opinion about interpretation of

specification etc. the decision of Ex. Engineer (TR). /SE(TR) will be final and shall be binding to the

contractor to the tenderer.

34. Power supply should be arranged by contractor at his own cost. For that temporary connection to be

obtain by contractor from PGVCL for the said work.

C. SIGNING AGREEMENT:- The Contractor will have to sign an agreement as per GETCO’s rules in the

prescribed form of the GETCO. The cost Rs. 300/- of the Stamp Paper will have to be borne by the

D. WORKING DAYS: In case, it is not possible for the contractor to continue, the work either due to heavy

rains or other reasonable causes, such facts should be immediate reasons to the notice of the Executive

Engineer in writing. If the reasons for stopping the work are genuine, the Engineer may ask the contractor

in writing to stop work be cases (for such stoppage) are overcome and the Engineer will ask the

Contractor to start the work again in written, the period of such stoppage will not be considered as a part

of working month moreover the contractor cannot claim compensation for such work. Contractor will

not allow to work after working hours except in special case, if any.

E. TERMS OF PAYMENT:

1. Normally, one R.A. Bills will be paid every month, however, looking to the progress of the work it will be

reviewed mutually and 90% of the cost of work done will be paid to the Contractor on his presentation

of R.A. Bill giving the material account thereof. Remaining 10% Payment will be made after the entire

work is completed satisfactorily in all respect. The Bill should be submitted to concern GETCO’s

Executive Engineer (TR), of concern Division with a copy to Concern SE(TR) of Respective Circle

With SE (TR) Bharuch.

2. The GETCO will be untitled to deduct directly from the bills to be paid to the contractor any sum or sums

payable by you and which sum/sums the GETCO is required to pay as principle employers on account of

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

3. In case of any farmer's objection / ROW, contractor has to mobilize his all efforts to clear the objection in

consultation with GETCO authority. No extra Charge will be paid for such effort.

4. The contactor shall co-operative with the GETCO in recording measurement etc. as expeditiously as

possible and he shall fulfill all the requirement which are necessary to finalizes the accounts on the basic

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

deposit if any remaining payable to him after deduction there from the amount due by him to the GETCO.

The GETCO shall not entertain further claim from thereafter.

5. THE GETCO shall deduct the Income - Tax & Taxes as per prevailing rules from each and every bill.

6. All the bills for erection, separately for each line should be presented with the following information on

(i) 90% bills for erection should be serially numbered giving the work done under each item up to period

of billing, work done for which the claim is made in the bill and up to date work so for done. Items in

erection bill should correspond to items mentioned in schedule of A/T.

(ii) Balance payment bills should be prepared at the end of the job for each line section under the

jurisdiction of the concerned Deputy Engineer which should give the complete information of work

carried out, total payment due, actual payment received up to date and the balance amount claimed, It

should also accompany a statement of reconciled material account tower wise and line wise.

7. 10% retention money will be deducted from each R.A. bill.

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

9. R.A. Bill shall be paid if GETCO satisfy with the output of works otherwise only final bill shall be paid.

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

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

be considered as final and unchallengeable.

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

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

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

deposit. If any remaining payable to him after deduction there from the amount due by him to the GETCO.

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

F. AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS AND IDLE LABOUR CHARGE: Materials are readily available and

arrangement made to procure the rest. However, the Contractor should be carrying out the work as and

when the materials are received. No idle labour charges will be borned by the GETCO in case such

occasion of idle labour arises, due to want of any materials. However, this idle period will be counted for

the period of assessing the time limit for completion of work as mentioned in the work order. Contractor

has to collect the material as and when available and should be keeping in his safe custody.

G. PROGRESS OF WORK & REPORTING :

1. Contractor has to submit their working schedule along with tender to complete the line in view of time

limit given in tender Bar chart is also to be submitted.

2. PROGRESS REPORT: Fortnightly progress reports in DUPLICATE shall be regularly submitted to the

Executive Engineer (AM), of concern Division and the concern Engineer-in-charge with a copy to SE,

BHARUCH. Bar chart duly signed by contractor shall be submitted at the time of commencement of work.

H. MATERIAL, DELIARY & HANDLING :

1. All material / equipment required for this work as per schedule shall be delivered at any store center of

GETCO jurisdiction & contractor has to take delivery from these stores at his own cost only.

2. The contractor shall be responsible for breakages, losses & thefts of material during transit or erection

after the materials are issued from stores will, the completed work is taken over by the GETCO.

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

articles supplied to him by the GETCO, even if such a less distribution of deterioration has occurred under

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

4. STORAGE-CUM-INSURANCE:- The contractor shall take suitable storage-cum-erection insurance

cover at his cost to the extent of 100% cost of s/s or line materials, which are required to complete the

s/s or line. Contractor shall have to take Marine cum Erection (MCE) insurance policy against any loss,

damage, theft, pilferage, fire etc. for the complete period of storage, erection and commissioning up to

the time of taking over of the transmission line or S/S by the Board. The contractor shall deal directly

and pursue the claim with the insurance company and shall be responsible in regard to maintenance of

all insurance coverage as well as for settlement of claim. The proof of insurance policy taken by the

successful contractor shall be furnished to Engineer-In-Charge.

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

be covered for lifting of material from store to final handling over to GETCO. Further In absence of the

above insurance policy, R. A. Bill payment will be withheld.

5. RETURN OF EMPTY CONDUCTOR DRUMS: The empty wooden drum of earth wire and conductor as

well as insulator crates will not be required to be returned back by the contractor to the GETCO stores.

6. ACCOUNTING OF GETCO MATERIALS: - The contractor will be fully answerable and responsible for all

the material issued to him for the work by the GETCO for any theft, loss of pilferage and shall have to

furnish account for the same after completion of the work and before preparation of final bill, If the loss

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referred to above is not made good before final bill as per rules of the GETCO. Contractor has to maintain

Site Register Material Account Register regularly.

7. The structure & equipment required for line erection work shall be delivered at central store by GETCO

at free of cost and it must be shifted to site without damaging the equipment must be kept in position as

per instruction of In charge Engineer and Manufacturer’s manual. The M.S. Girder required for line

erection work will be provided at one end of the line by GETCO. The trip of Girder should be of minimum

8. The Contract has to shift the material at site with packing case and it should open carefully without

damaging the equipment. The packing case must be returned to the store in good condition and stacked

as directed by Engineer-in-charge.

9. The equipments must be cleaned, washed if required before erection. The initial testing wherever

required should be carried out first with the help of Engineer-in-charge before erection, such as

measuring continuity test or any other test found necessary.

10. THE GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD. shall supply Steel Section required, for

earth mesh / structure / G.I. / M.S. strip for earthings the equipments structures with nut and bolts,

power cable, control cable, L.T. cable, Clamps connectors and C.I. Plate for small pit etc. at free of cost

subject to condition mentioned in schedule-B.

11. Wooden charcoal, salt, black cotton soil, G.I. pipe, G.I. strip, G.I. wire, nut & bolts lugs etc. required for

earthing shall be procured by the contractor as per specification given is Schedule B.

12. Contractor will fully and solely responsible for any shortage, damage, leakages to the equipments or any

it’s accessories that may occur during transportation dragging, draining of oil, erection work etc.

13. In case of non - availability of some items / materials you will have to collect the same from other nearly

store center for which you shall be paid as per GETCO’s rules and S.O.R. rate.

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

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

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

the basis or prices of the materials (prevailing the date of settlement of materials Account) plus 15%

supervision charges.

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

in safe custody failing to which GETCO shall initiate Police actions, similarly as per instruction of

Engineer-in-charge, you have to credit the material at GETCO store without any loss of time failing to

which GETCO shall initiate Police action.

17. Accounts of Materials issued :- The contractor shall have to maintain accurate day to day and item wise

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

the GETCO. The contractor will be responsible for custody and preserving the issued materials till the

work is handover by the Contractor after completion.

18. The contractor has to maintain site Register, covering all the daily details of Material receipt & utilization,

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

Engineer (TR), of Concern Division & SE (TR) & ACE (TR) of concern Circle/Zone during the site visit.

Any bill without site register shall not be passed. The GETCO shall not entertain further claim from

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

2. No special tools and tackles such as compression joint machine, jointing dies, come along clamps, dynamo

meter etc. shall be given by GETCO.

3. Erection tools required during construction of lines shall be arranged by the contractor at his own cost.

Adjustable stub templates will however be supplied by the GETCO which shall be returned by the

contractor in Good condition on completion of the works.

4. Contractor will have to make his own arrangement for all tools, tackles, wire ropes etc. for the work.

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5. The contractor has to submit the list of tools, tackles, equipments with him along with his tender offer.

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

should be rejected out rightly.

J. ELECTRICITY RULES : All works shall be carried out in accordance with the revised and latest providing

under Indian Electricity Act and Rules made the rounder.

K. INSPECTION BY GETCO REPRESENTATIVES:

The Engineer-in-charge, higher authority of GETCO or his representatives will be free to visit the

contractor’s work, their stores site and erection sites and also verify the GETCO’s materials in the custody

of the contractor as and when required.

L. FORCE MAJEURE :-

1. Force majored is defined as “Any cause which is beyond control of contractor or the GETCO as the case

may be, natural phenomena like floods, draught, - earthquake, epidemics etc. acts of any Government

Authorize domestic or foreign including but not limited to war, declare or undeclared, priorities

quarantine, embargoes Licensing control or production or distribution restrictions accidents like Fire,

Explosions, Break-Downs etc.”.

2. All legal complication or disputes are subject to BHARUCH jurisdiction only.

3. As the case may be, which they could not foresee or with a reasonable amount of diligence could not have

foreseen and which substantially affects the performance of the contract such as:

4. Natural phenomena including but not limited to floods, droughts, earthquakes and epidemics;

5. Acts of any Government, domestic or foreign including but not limited to war, declared or undeclared,

priorities, guarantees and embargoes.

6. Provided either party shall within fifteen (15) days from the occurrence of such a cause notify the other

in writing of such causes.

7. The contractor or the owner shall not be liable for delays in performing his obligations resulting from

any force majeure cause as referred to and/or defined above.

M. QUANTITY OF WORK : The quantities of various items of erection indicated in Schedule-B are tentative,

final quantities shall be determined after completion of the details route surveys. The contractor has to

carry out the work according to quantities as determined at site for which the rates quoted in the Tender

shall be valid. The department reserves the rights for revising or omitting any of the quantities. The

quantities actually executed by the contractor will be calculated at the rate given in the contract schedule

of the rates. The payment shall be made only on actual work executed or order quantity whichever is

N. TAKING DELIVERY AND INSURANCE:

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

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

statutory provisions, the same will have to be paid by the contractor direct. If he thinks fit he may take

necessary insurance cover, at his cost.

2. The contractor has to keep ‘H’ frame materials & line materials in safe custody and transport to

the respective sites and will be fully responsible for any damage to or loss of all materials at any

stage during transportation or erection or taking over of the line by GETCO.

3. The Contractor has to open site store near by the route of the line and ensure for safe custody of

all the stored materials at his own cost.

4. The contractor shall have total responsibility for the entire materials stored, loose, semi

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

security arrangement at his own cost to ensure the protection of all materials, equipment and

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

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

O. DEPARTURE FROM SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS:- Should the tenderer wish to depart from the

specification in any respect, they should draw attention to such departure giving his reasons thereof and

should get approved the same before doing any further work, unless this is done this specification shall

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held good. The working drawings are attached with the tenders. However in case of any clarification the

decision of Engineer in charge will be final & binding to the Contractor.

P. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING :

1. The contractor after completion of erection work will ensure that all works connected with line have

been completed correctly as per Indian Electricity Rule and procedure, any extra cost involved due to

incompleteness of work or bad workmanship found out subsequently shall be set right forth with by the

contractor at his cost. The clearances at major crossing & earthing resistance value of H-frame / tower

footing to be taken & data to be handed over to EIC.

2. After the erection is completed in all respects, the line should be thoroughly patrolled and checked for

continuity and clearances. The line should be meggered to check its insulating level. Afterwards, a line

clear should be given to the Engineer-in-charge that the line is clear and free of men and materials and is

fit to be charged. If on charging the line is found not to hold, the contractor should arrange to patrol the

line and find out the causes for the tripping and rectify the defects.

Q. TECHNICAL PARTICULARS : The general technical details of the type of towers to be erected conductors

and earth wire to be strung and relevant loading particulars for the same are given in section of the

R. PROTECTION OF WORK

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

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

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

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

V. EMPLOYMENT OF LABOUR

1. The Contractor will be expected to employ on the work only his regular skilled employees with experience

of his particular work. No person below the age of eighteen years shall be employed.

2. All traveling expenses including provisions of necessary transport to and from Site, lodging, allowances

and other payments to the Contractor’s employees shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

3. In case the Owner becomes liable to pay any wages or dues to Labour or any Government agency under

any of the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act, Workmen Compensation Act, Contract Labour

Regulation Abolition Act or any other law due to act of omission of the Contractor, the Owner may make

such payment and shall recover the same from the Contractor’s bills.

W. FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE OWNER

1. Space : Land for Contractor’s Store, Workshop etc.

a) The Engineer shall at his discretion and for the duration of execution of the Contract make available at

site, land for construction of Contractor’s field office, workshop, stores, etc. required for execution of the

Contract. Any such temporary construction shall be done by the Contractor at his cost. b) On completion

of work the Contractor shall hand over the land duly cleaned to the Engineer. Until and unless the

Contractor has handed over the vacant possession of land allotted to him for the above purpose, the

payment of his final bill shall not be made.

2. Tools, tackles and scaffoldings

The Contractor shall provide all the construction equipments; tools, tackles and scaffoldings required for

pre-assembly, erection, testing and commissioning of the equipment covered under the Contract. He shall

submit a list of all such materials to the Engineer before the commencement of work at Site. These tools

and tackles shall not be removed from the Site without the written permission of the Engineer.

The Contractor shall provide necessary first-aid facilities for all his employees, representatives and

workmen working at the Site. Enough number of Contractor’s personals shall be trained in administering

4.Cleanliness The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping the entire area allotted to him

clean and free from rubbish, debris etc. during the period of Contract. The Contractor shall

employ enough number of personnel to keep the work area clean. Materials and stores shall be

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so arranged to permit easy cleaning of the area. In areas where equipment might drip oil and

cause damage to the floor surface, a suitable protective cover of a flame resistant, oil proof sheet

shall be provided to protect the floor from such damage.

5. LINES AND GRADES All the works shall be performed to the lines, grades and elevations indicated

on the drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible to locate and lay-out the works. Basic horizontal

and vertical control points will be established and marked by the Engineer at site at suitable points.

These points shall be used as datum for the works under the Contract. The Contractor shall inform the

Engineer well in advance of the times and places at which he wishes to do work in the area allotted to

him so that suitable datum points may be established and checked by the Engineer to enable the

Contractor to proceed with his works. Any work done without being properly located may be removed

and/or dismantled by the Engineer at Contractor’s expense.

6. FIRE PROTECTION The work procedures that are to be used during the erection shall be those,

which minimize fire hazards to the extent practicable. Combustible materials, combustible waste and

rubbish shall be collected and removed from the Site at least once each day. Fuels, oils and volatile or

inflammable materials shall be stored away from the construction and equipment and materials storage

7. All the Contractor’s supervisory personnel and select number of workers shall be trained for fire

fighting. Enough of such trained personnel must be available at the Site during the entire period of the

The Contractor shall have total responsibility for all equipment and materials in his

custody/stores, loose, semi-assembled and/or erected by him at Site. The Contractor shall make

suitable security arrangements ensure the protection of all materials, equipment and works from theft,

fire, pilferage and any other damages and loss.

9.PRE-COMMISSIONING TRIALS AND INITIAL OPERATIONS

The pre-commissioning trials and initial operations of the equipment furnished and erected by the

Contractor shall be the responsibility of the Contractor as detailed in relevant clauses of Technical

Specifications. The Contractor shall provide, in addition, test instruments, calibrating devices, etc and

labour required for successful performance of these trials. If it is anticipated that the above test may

prolong for a long time, the Contractor’s workmen required for the above test shall always be present

at Site during such trials.

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTOR

WITH SEAL/STAMP

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

Technical Specification

1.1 Detailed survey including profiling tower spotting, geo-technical investigation check Survey, optimization

of tower erection & resistance measurement

1.2 Taking delivery of tower and line material from the Board, checking them, transporting to Contractor’s

stores and keeping In safe custody.

1.3 To take suitable storage-cum-erection insurance,

1.4 Distribution of all materials to erection site.

1.5 Excavation, sub-setting, concreting, back-filling etc. complete work for foundation including Dewatering,

shoring & shuttering, cutting of stubs, fabrication and supply of chimney material and form boxes etc.

1.6 Tower erection including fixing of attachments, accessories and tack – welding,.

1.7 Stringing of ACSR Dog/Panther conductor/s and ground wire/s with providing jumpers etc. up to sub-

station gantries at both ends and making LILO arrangement including dismantling work with one circuit

in live condition wherever applicable and if such items included in schedule.

1.8 Procurement and supply of earthing material for pipe type and counter poise type earthing as per the

Board’s approved drawing/s./Maintenance free earthing as per instruction of I/charge.

1.9 Procurement and supply of danger plate, number plate, circuit identification plate and phase plate as per the

Board’s approved drawings.

1.10 Procurement and supply cement of 43 grades as per IS-8112 of approved brand by GETCO for casting of

foundation of various type of towers as per approved foundation drawings and RCC steel TMT type.

1.11 Excavation of different types of foundation of various towers as per approved Board’s drawing, erection

of tower, tack welding of bolt-nuts including supply and application of rich zinc primer and 2 coat of

enamel paints for bottom most two panel (up to 10Meter)

1.12 Insulator hoisting, stringing of conductor and earth wire including laying, jointing, jumpering and tree

cutting of entire section for safe clearance.

1.13 Testing, commissioning and guarantee of all the activities carried out from (i) to (xii). The successful

contractor has to arrange for all the tools/tackles and materials required for completion of transmission

line at his own cost. Contractor shall only be responsible for damage or loss to erection tools.

1.14 All works shall be carried out in accordance with the revised and latest Electricity Act in force and rules

made there under.

1.15 Successful contractor shall carryout all addition, alteration required to complete the line for

commissioning at the same rates quoted in the offer for respective items. Any additional items which

not be executed.

1.16 The scope of work described herein is only indicative. The contractor will complete all the works detailed

in the schedule of quantities which will not be limited to work in scope mentioned herein.

2.0 Procurement of equipment, tools-tackles & materials:

2.1 All the tools, equipments required in sufficient quantity, shall be procured/arranged by the successful

tenderer before the work is taken up on hand and Shall not link the delivery/completion period with

procurement/arrangement made by him for these items tools/equipments.

3.0 Drawing & Bills of Materials:

3.1 The GETCO will provide drawings for foundation and earthing to be carried out for various types of towers

to the successful tenderer.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

Technical Specification

1.1 Detailed survey including profiling tower spotting, geo-technical investigation checks Survey, optimization

of tower erection & resistance measurement

1.2 Taking delivery of tower and line material from the Board, checking them, transporting to Contractor’s

stores and keeping In safe custody.

1.3 To take suitable storage-cum-erection insurance,

1.4 Distribution of all materials to erection site.

1.5 Excavation, sub-setting, concreting, back-filling etc. complete work for foundation including Dewatering,

shoring & shuttering, cutting of stubs, fabrication and supply of chimney material and form boxes etc.

1.6 Tower erection including fixing of attachments, accessories and tack – welding.

1.7 Stringing of ACSR Dog/Panther conductor/s and ground wire/s with providing jumpers etc. up to sub-

station gantries at both ends and making LILO arrangement including dismantling work with one

circuit in live condition wherever applicable and if such items included in schedule.

1.8 Procurement and supply of earthing material for pipe type and counter poise type earthing as per the

Board’s approved drawing/s./Maintenance free earthing as per instruction of I/charge.

1.9 Procurement and supply of danger plate, number plate, circuit identification plate and phase plate as

per the Board’s approved drawings.

1.10 Procurement and supply cement of 43 grades as per IS-8112 of approved brand by GETCO for casting of

foundation of various type of towers as per approved foundation drawings and RCC steel TMT type.

1.11 Excavation of different types of foundation of various towers as per approved Board’s drawing,

erection of tower, tack welding of bolt-nuts including supply and application of rich zinc primer and

coat of enamel paints for bottom most two panel (up to 10Meter)

1.12 Insulator hoisting, stringing of conductor and earth wire including laying, jointing, jumpering and tree

cutting of entire section for safe clearance.

1.13 Testing, commissioning and guarantee of all the activities carried out from (i) to (xii). The successful

contractor has to arrange for all the tools/tackles and materials required for completion of

transmission line at his own cost. Contractor shall only be responsible for damage or loss to erection

1.14 All works shall be carried out in accordance with the revised and latest Electricity Act in force and

rules made there under.

1.15 Successful contractor shall carryout all addition, alteration required to complete the line for

commissioning at the same rates quoted in the offer for respective items. Any additional items which

shall not be executed.

1.16 The scope of work described herein is only indicative. The contractor will complete all the works

detailed in the schedule of quantities which will not be limited to work in scope mentioned herein.

2.0 Procurement of equipment, tools-tackles & materials:

2.1 All the tools, equipments required in sufficient quantity, shall be procured/arranged by the successful

tenderer before the work is taken up on hand and Shall not link the delivery/completion period with

procurement/arrangement made by him for these items tools/equipments.

3.0 Drawing & Bills of Materials:

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P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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3.1 The GETCO will provide drawings for foundation and earthing to be carried out for various types of

towers to the successful tenderer.

Technical Data Sheet for Erection of 66KV Transmission Line:

EXECUTION OF WORK:

1.1 The erection works covered under this section consist of

i) Check survey with minor survey work and if required original survey and profiling.

ii) Taking delivery of tower material including Bolt-Nuts accessories and Base plate

assembly, conductor, earth wire, hardware for conductor and earth wire and insulator

from GETCO store, transporting to erection site and keeping in safe custody. Taking

delivery of line material from the board store and keeping in safe custody.

iii) to take suitable storage-cum-erection insurance,

iv) distribution of all materials to erection site,

v) excavation, stub-setting, pile foundation, concreting, back-filling etc. complete work for

foundation including dewatering, shoring & shuttering, cutting of stubs, fabrication and

supply of chimney material and form boxes etc.

vi) tower erection including fixing of attachments, accessories, base plate assembly and tack-

welding including supply and application of rich zinc primer and 2 coat of enamel paints

for bottom most two panel (up to 10 Meter)

vii) Stringing of ACSR/AAAC conductor/s and ground wire/s with providing jumpers etc. up

to sub-station gantries at both ends and making LILO arrangement including dismantling

work with one circuit in live condition wherever applicable and if such items included in

erection Schedule of Price bid.

viii) Guarantee of all the activities carried out from (i) to (vii).

1.2 The successful contractor shall carry out all addition / alteration required for completion of line

and up to commissioning the same at rates quoted in the offer for respective item. However, No

1.3 All works shall be carried out in accordance with the revised and latest provisions under Indian

Electricity Act and Rules made there under.

1.4. All the erection tools required during construction of lines shall be arranged by the contractor at

his own cost. The contractor shall only be responsible for any damage to and / or loss of his

erection tools.

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

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

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

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

accepted rate of the A / T.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

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P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

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

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

2.1. The contractor has to make check survey as per the profiles given by the Engineer in-Charge of the

works. If any minor modification in alignment of the route or profiles, during check survey or while

scrutiny of check survey is required, the same shall be carried out by the contractor at no extra cost

3.0 WAY LEAVE, TREE CUTTING AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS

3.1 The Board will arrange for right of way and for tree clearance. Proposals in this connection will have

to be and submitted by the contractor well in time. It will also be necessary on the part of contractor

to instruct his laborers and staff to use minimum area while doing the work where there are standing

crops. No person of the contractor should pick any Items from standing crops or fruits. The

contractor should take all possible steps to avoid or minimize damage to standing crops, etc.

Contractor should use minimum space for transportation also during execution of work.

3.2 The contractor should immediately notify any obstructions or hindrance from local villagers or the

local authorities in the execution of the work to the concerned Engineer-in-Charge but should not

deal directly in the matter. The Engineer-in-Charge will arrange to remove the obstacles as soon as

3.3 For clearances, permissions etc. from various authorities, the Contractor shall not remain contended

by simply informing the GETCO, but shall invariably assist and arrange for personal follow up to

overcome the difficulties in the interest of progress of the work.

4.0 ACCESS TO LOCATIONS:

4.1 It will be the contractor’s sole responsibility to take the materials up to the location. Any path way,

temporary road, temporary bridge required will have to be provided by the contractor at his cost. If,

for any reasons the above is not feasible, the contractor at his own cost shall have to arrange

transportation by head loads.

4.2 The contractor will be deemed to be very well familiar with the route of the transmission line before

giving the offer. Notwithstanding the difficulties of terrain, location approaches, way leave and other

obstructions the price quoted for all the items of erection shall not undergo any change at any stage

or granted by the GETCO for any special rates/consideration.

5.0 EXCAVATION:

5.1 The payment of excavation will be limited to the volumes as per approved excavation drawings even

though the Contractor may excavate more for the sake of his own convenience or for any reasons. If

the excavated dimension/s is/are more than the dimension/s shown In the approved drawing, the

additional excavated volume should be filled in with 1:4:8 mixture concrete at Contractors cost in

respect of materials, labors etc.

5.2 In case of rock soil, the extra excavated rock portion on all sides shall be filled with 1:2:4 mix Concrete

at his own cost in respect of materials, labors etc.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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

Email: [email protected]

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

5.3 The rates indicated in schedule for excavation work in each soil shall be applicable to all the locations

as per actual condition of the soil strata irrespective of classification of type of foundation.

5.4 The rates for excavation indicated in schedule shall also be applicable for benching work, if required.