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TENDER DOCUMENT FOR

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION WORK

FOR PROPOSED BANK NOTE PAPER MILL

AT MYSORE

Tender No. 03/LT/PM/CO/05/09-10,

Dated 14

th

December 2009

JOINT VENTURE OF

BHARATIYA RESERVE BANK NOTE MUDRAN

PVT.LTD,

&

SECURITY PRINTING & MINTING CORPORATION

OF INDIA LTD.


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TENDER FORWARDING LETTER

To,

Dear Sir,

Tender/BID for Geotechnical Investigations Works.

1. The Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt.Ltd (BRBNMPL), hereby, inviteyou to tender for the above work.2. The tender/BID forms can be had from office of the Managing Director,

Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt Ltd ,3&4,Ist Stage, Ist Phase, B T M

Layout, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore 560029 on payment of Rs._500/(Rs Five

hundred only) on production of the documents proving the eligibility criteria.

3. Alternatively the tender documents can be downloaded from our websitewww.brbnmpl.co.in. In that case the tenderer should enclose demand draft for

the tender cost of Rs 500/ (Rs five hundred only) (Non refundable)favouring

BRBNMPL, Bangalore in a separate envelope superscribed Envelope no I for

the Proposed Geotechnical Investigation Work for the construction of the Paper

mill at BRBNMPL Press Compound at Mysore

4. Your tender in two parts (in duplicate) duly filled in, signed and sealed, shouldbe addressed to The Managing Director Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran

Pvt.Ltd, 3&4,Ist Stage, Ist Phase, B T M Layout, Bannerghatta, Bangalore

560029 so as to reach him not later than 13.00 hrs on 31stDecember 2009.

5. The tender/BID drawings are available for inspection in the office ofBRBNMPL, Bangalore as well as the office of the Consultants TCE

CONSULTING ENGINEERS LTD, MUMBAI and clarification required, if any,

may be obtained by contacting them, during office hours.

6. Eligibility Criteria: The prospective tenderers should have satisfactorily

completed a minimum of two similar works of geo-technical investigationcosting about Rs 3.00 lakhs (Rs three lakhs only) each during the past 7 years.

The tenderer should enclose copies of documentary evidence of the above such

as work order/ completion certificate / performance certificate indicating a)

name of work (b)Name and address of the client (c) value of the work (d)

Scheduled date and actual date of completion (e) any other information.


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7. BRBNMPL discourages the stipulation of any additional conditions by theBidder. However, in case the Bidder wishes to include any condition/

clarification/ covering letter while bidding for the work, he will have to submit

the same in duplicate in a separate sealed cover.,superscribed Part I Technical

bid .The Commercial Bid in duplicate, duly filled in as such without any

enclosure shall have to be submitted in another sealed cover, superscribed Part II Commercial Bid clearly indicating thereon as to which cover contains the

tender/Bid and which contains the forwarding letters/ clarifications/ conditions.

The cover containing the forwarding letters/ clarification/ condition called Part I

will be opened on 31st December 2009 at 15.00 hrs, the scheduled date of

opening of the tenders in the presence of Bidders or their authorized

representatives who shall be in a position to clarify all the conditions stipulated

by the Bidders. The clarifications/ conditions etc. if any will be examined and

after discussions with all the Bidders, the conditions that are acceptable to

BRBNMPL will be intimated to the Bidders. The Bidders shall withdraw all his

conditions which are not acceptable to BRBNMPL and can in lieu quote theirtendered amounts in a separate sealed cover.. The quoting of such a percentage

above or below their tendered amount shall have a definite bearing on the

condition/s the Bidders have to withdraw or additional benefit liable to be

received as per condition accepted by BRBNMPL. The letter containing the

Bidders tendered amount should be submitted in duplicate in a sealed cover on

or before a date fixed subsequently and advice to the Bidders. This letter

together with the second sealed cover containing the tender called Part II will be

opened in presence of the representatives of Contractors/ firms on the due date

advised.

8. Please note that this letter will form part of the contract document and that thecontents of this letter shall be supplemental to the conditions in the tender andnot in derogation thereof except to the extent specifically provided herein.

Yours faithfully,

(General Manager)


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CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE

PAGE

NOs

NO. OF

SHEETS

SECTION A

A1 Scope of Enquiry 7 1

A2 Definition Of Terms And Specification Documents 8 6

A3 General Instructions to Contractors and Special

Conditions

14 6

A4 Site Facilities 20 2

A5 Form of Tender 22 2

SECTION B

B1 Project Information General 25 1

SECTION C

C1 Geotechnical Investigation work- Schedule Of

Quantities- General Notes

27 3

C2 List of drawings 30 1

SECTION D

D1 Specific Technical Requirements Data Sheet-A 32 7

D2 Geotechnical Investigations and Report (Abridged) 39 29

SECTION E

E1 General Conditions Of Contract 70 22

E2 Contractors Health & Safety Programme 93 21

E3 Safety Conditions for Undertaking Site Work 114 10


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E4 Schedule Of Deviations From Technical Specifications 124 1

E5 Schedule Of Deviations From General Conditions 125 1

E6 Schedule Of Equipment and Erection Machinery 126 1

E7 Schedule Of Rates For Labour 127 1

E8 Schedule Of Bidder's Experience 128 1

SECTION F

F1 Articles of Agreement 129 4

ANNEXURES

G1 Schedule of Quantities- Part 1 135 4



G4 Summary of Costs 142 1

G5Drawing indicating the geo technical investigation to be

carried out at BRBNMPL, Mysore143 1


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SECTION A


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A1 - SCOPE OF ENQUIRY

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt Ltd (BRBNMPL) is a wholly owned

subsidiary of Reserve Bank of India(R.B.I)

1.2 BRBNMPL has one press at Mysore in Karnataka.BRBNMPL has proposed to

set up a Paper mill at BRBNMPL, Mysore premises as a joint venture along with

Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL). TCE

Consulting Engineers has been appointed as the Project Management Consultant.

2. SCOPE OF ENQUIRY

2.1 This enquiry covers all the work of geotechnical Investigations to be carried out

for proposed Bank Note Paper Mill and associated civil work of BRBNMPL,Mysore. The enquiry also covers preparation of detailed report containing all the

field and laboratory tests results.

2.2 All field and laboratory tests shall be performed as specified herein and as

instructed by the OWNER / ENGINEER.

2.3 The scope of work includes mobilisation and setting of necessary equipment on

the field, providing necessary personnel, carrying out field and laboratory tests,

interpretation of data and results and submission of final Geotechnical Report.

3. TIME OF COMPLETION

3.1 The completion of the activities in a time bound manner is the principal

requirement as far as the civil construction contract is concerned. The

requirement would be to carry out the job uninterruptedly, irrespective

of the seasonal changes and also to work during extended hours during

the working days/ holidays to achieve the above target. Total duration

of works shall be 45 (forty five) days from the date of award of

contract.


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A2 -DEFINATIONS OF TERMS AND SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS

1.0 DEFINATION OF TERMS

1.1 OWNER / EMPLOYER shall mean the client Bharatiya Reserve BankNote Mudran Pvt.Ltd, Bangalore or BRBNMPL on behalf of the joint

Venture between BRBNMPL and Security Printing and Minting Corporation of

India Ltd (SPMCIL),the enquiry is issued by the ENGINEER/ CONSULTANT

and shall include his successors and assigns, as well as his authorised

officers/representatives.

1.2 ENGINEER OR CONSULTANT shall mean TCE Consulting EngineersLimitedor their duly authorised representatives, who are the CONSULTANTS

appointed by the OWNER/ EMPLOYER for the Project.

1.3 BIDDER shall mean the firm/party who quotes against an enquiry.

1.4 VENDOR/CONTRACTOR/FABRICATOR shall mean the successful Bidderwhose Bid has been accepted by the OWNER/ EMPLOYER and shall include

his heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.

1.5 SUB-VENDOR/SUB-CONTRACTOR/SUB-FABRICATOR shall mean theperson named in the Contract undertaking a part of the work or any person to

whom a part of the Contract has been sublet with the consent in writing of the

OWNER/EMPLOYER and shall include his heirs legal representatives,successors and permitted assigns.

1.6 MANUFACTURER refers to a person or firm who is the producer andfurnisher of the material or designer and fabricator of equipment to either the

OWNER/EMPLOYER or the VENDOR/CONTRACTOR or both under the

Contract.

1.7 OTHERS shall mean other successful Bidders, whose Bids have been acceptedby the OWNER/EMPLOYER and to whom the orders have been placed by the

OWNER/EMPLOYER and shall include their heirs, legal representatives,successors and permitted assigns.

1.8 INSPECTOR shall mean the authorised representatives appointed by theOWNER/EMPLOYER or the ENGINEER/CONSULTANT for purposes of

inspection of Materials/Equipment/Works.


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1.9 PROJECT shall mean the project specified in the Project Information Section-B of the Specification.

1.10 SITE shall mean the actual place of the proposed Project as detailed in theSpecification or other place where work has to be executed under the Contract.

1.11 MONTH shall mean the calendar month.

1.12 SPECIFICATION shall mean collectively the complete tender documentincluding covering letter issued by the OWNER/CONSULTANT for inviting

bids and such Amendments, Revisions, Deletions or Additions, as may be made

subsequently in writing pertaining to the method and manner of performing the

work or to the quantities and qualities of the materials to be furnished under this

Contract. If any particular work or part or portion thereof is not covered by the

Specification, the specification for such work shall mean the relevant Bureau

of Indian Standards, Specification for, or relative to the particular work or part orportion thereof shall mean standard engineering practice approved in writing by

the ENGINEER with or without modification.

1.13 BID shall mean the proposal/document that the Bidder submits in the requestedand specified form in the Specification.

1.14 Plant or Equipment and Work or Works shall mean respectively the goodsto be supplied and services to be provided by the

VENDOR/CONTRACTOR/FABRICATOR under the Purchase Order or

Contract.

1.15 Contract or Purchase Order shall mean the order and associated specificationsexecuted by the OWNER/EMPLOYER and the VENDOR including other

documents agreed between the parties or implied to form a part of the Contract.

The 'contract' may be or may not be formal and registered.

1.16 Contract Price shall mean the Total amount as calculated from quoted unitrates and estimated quantities (considering extent of variation) for various items

of work as set out in the Schedule of Quantities attached to the Contract

Agreement/Work Order.

1.17 Effective Date of Contract shall mean the Calendar date on whichOWNER/EMPLOYER have issued to VENDOR the Letter of Intent or any

other date agreed between the OWNER and the Bidder and specifically

mentioned in the Letter of Intent/Work Order/Purchase Order/Contract.


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1.18 Contract Period shall mean the period during which the Contract shall beexecuted as agreed between VENDOR/CONTRACTOR/FABRICATOR and

OWNER/EMPLOYER in the Contract and it starts with the Effective Date of

Contract.

1.19 Guarantee Period shall mean the period during which the Plant orEquipment shall give the same performance as guaranteed by the VENDOR in

the Schedule of Guarantee as in the Specification.

1.20 Approved and Approval where used in the Specification shall mean,respectively, approved by and approval of the OWNER/EMPLOYER or the

ENGINEER/CONSULTANT.

1.21 When the works Approved, Approval, Subject to Approval, Satisfactory,Equal to, Proper, Requested, As directed, Where Directed, When

Directed, Determined By, Accepted, Permitted, or words and phrases oflike importance are used, the approval judgement, direction, etc. is understood to

be a function of the OWNER/EMPLOYER or the ENGINEER/CONSULTANT.

1.22 ENGINEERs instructions shall mean details, directions and explanations issuedby the ENGINEER/CONSULTANT or the OWNER/EMPLOYER in writing,

and drawings(s) and/or oral instructions to be ratified in writing within 48 (forty

eight) hours from time to time during the Contract Period.

1.23 Writing shall include any manuscript, typewritten or printed statement under or

over signature and/or seal as the case may be.

1.24 Notice in writing or Written Notice shall mean a notice in written, typed orprinted characters sent (unless delivered personally or otherwise proved to have

been received) by registered post to the last known private or business address or

registered office of the addressee and shall be deemed to have been received

when in the ordinary course of post it would have been delivered.

1.25 CONTRACTORSs Works or MANUFACTURERs Works shall mean andinclude the land and other places which are used by the

VENDOR/CONTRACTOR/FABRICATOR or SUB-VENDOR/SUB-

CONTRACTOR/SUB-FABRICATOR for the manufacture of Equipment or

performing the Works.

1.26 Commercial Use shall mean that use of the Equipment or 'Work', which the'Contract' contemplates, or that for which the Contract contemplates or that for

which Equipment or Work is commercially capable.


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1.27 Minor Modification, as applied to equipment erection contracts only, shallmean the modification work required to be done on the Equipment and

Works which need a maximum of 48(forty eight) man-hours per item of work.

In the case of civil contracts, it shall be Works which need a maximum of

8(eight) man-hours per item of work.

1.28 Major Modification as applied to equipment erection contracts only, shall meanthe modification work required to be done on the Equipment and Works

needing more than 48(forty eight) man-hours per item of work, where such work

is required to be done for no fault of the VENDOR/CONTRACTOR. In the case

of civil contracts, it shall be Works needing more than 8(eight) man-hours per

item of work.

1.29 Words importing persons shall include Firms, Companies, Corporations andother Bodies, whether incorporated or not.

1.30 DRAWINGS shall mean all:

a) Drawings furnished by the OWNER/EMPLOYER or the

ENGINEER/CONSULTANT as a basis for proposals.

b) Supplementary drawings furnished by the OWNER/EMPLOYER or the

ENGINEER/CONSULTANT to clarify and to define in greater detail the

intent of the Contract.

c) Drawings submitted by the VENDOR with his proposal provided such

drawings are acceptable to the OWNER/EMPLOYER or the

ENGINEER/CONSULTANT.d) Drawings furnished by the OWNER/EMPLOYER or the

ENGINEER/CONSULTANT to the VENDOR during the progress of the

work.

e) Engineering data and drawings submitted by the VENDOR during the

progress of the work provided such drawings are acceptable to the

ENGINEER/CONSULTANT.

1.31 Act of Insolvency shall mean any Act of Insolvency as defined by thePresidency Towns Insolvency act, or the Provisional Insolvency Act or any

amending statute.

1.32 There are certain synonyms being used by the CLIENT for identification ofdifferent buildings / units / divisions / operations. These synonyms shall have

their related meanings as being practised or conventional in BRBNMPL.


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1.33 Wherever figures are given in this Contract under the word Elevation or anabbreviation of it, or where figures representing elevations are given, they shall

mean the elevation relative to the arbitrary permanent bench mark fixed by the

ENGINEER/OWNER, for the particular work, located as shown on site plan or a

datum level established by ENGINEER/OWNER.

2.0 SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT

2.1 This Specification consists of six sections in one or more volumes as listedbelow and all of these are to be considered together for correct understanding

and interpretation of the specification.

2.2 SECTION-A2.2.1 Section-A covers the scope of the enquiry and description of the

Specification document and the list of contents.

2.3 SECTION-B2.3.1 Section -B furnishes relevant Project information for the reference and

use of the Bidder.

2.4 SECTION-C2.4.1 Section-C contains Schedule of Quantities, general notes and biddrawings.

2.5 SECTION-D

2.5.1 Section-D comprises of technical specifications for works. It may includeData sheet-A, which gives specific technical requirements.

2.6 SECTION-E2.6.1 Section-E includes General Conditions of Contract, where applicable.

2.7 SECTION-F

2.7.1 Section-F consists of proforma for information required from Bidder.

2.8 The Bidder shall be deemed to have carefully examined the Specification in itscomplete form and to have fully informed and satisfied himself as to the details,

nature, character and quantities of the work to be carried out, site conditions and

other pertinent matters and details.

2.9 In case of conflict between any clauses of

a) Section-E and Section-A3, the requirements of the latter shall always

prevail.


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b) Section-D gives detailed technical specifications of items included in

section-C (extension of section-D specifications). In case of contradiction

between section-D & section-C, the description & specification of items

given in section-C shall always prevail.

2.10 It is the intent of the OWNER/EMPLOYER to incorporate these specificationdocuments in the final Contract or Purchase Order for the supply of material,

equipment and services. The Bidders are required to review these documents and

clearly state exceptions, if any. However no deviations will be allowed. The final

Contract between the OWNER/EMPLOYER and the

VENDOR/CONTRACTOR shall be subjected to such changes, if any, mutually

agreed upon between the OWNER/EMPLOYER and the

VENDOR/CONTRACTOR and included in the main text of the Contract or

Purchase Order.

2.11 If called for in the document, the Bidder shall furnish the data in Data Sheet-Band the Schedules in the standard proforma, included in this specification, if any,

to facilitate correct evaluation of his Bid in a most expeditious manner. It is in

the interest of the Bidder to submit the Bid in the above manner, failing which

it is likely that his Bid may not be considered.

2.12 If called for in the document, the VENDOR/CONTRACTOR shall furnish thedata in Data Sheet-C for ENGINEERs/CONSULTANTs approval.


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A3 General Instructions to Contractors and Special Conditions

1. Sealed tenders in duplicate should be addressed to Managing Director, Bharatiya

Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt.Ltd, Bangalore and superscribed Tender for the

Geotechnical Investigations Work for the Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran

Pvt.Ltd at Mysore and sent so as to reach him not later than 13.00 hrs on 31stDecember 2009. Bidders should clearly indicate on each copy of the tender under

their full signature whether it is the original or duplicate copy.

The submission of the tender shall be as under:

a) Sealed envelope superscribed Envelope I and name of work consisting of

demand draft for the tender cost of Rs 500/

(Rs five hundred only) along with the documentary evidence of the stipulated

eligibility criteria. ( incase of tenders being downloaded)

b) sealed envelope superscribed Part I Technical bid and name of work

consisting of the demand draft for Earnest Money Deposit as stipulated in clause

6a and the entire tender form excepting the priced bill of quantities, duly filled inwith a covering letter

c) Sealed envelope superscribed {Part II- Commercial Bid and name of work

consisting of the priced bill of quantities

2. No tender will be received after 13.00 hrs on 31st December 2009 under any

circumstances whatsoever.

3a The Part I of tenders(Technical Bid) will be opened at 15.00hrs on 31stDecember

2009 at his office by Managing Director, Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran

Pvt.Ltd, Bangalore or any other officer designated for this purpose by him in the

presence of the Consultant and the Bidders or their representatives, should they

choose to be present.3b Tenders shall remain open to acceptance by BRBNMPL for a period of three

months from the date of opening the Part I of the tender which period may be

extended by mutual agreement and the Bidder shall not cancel or withdraw the

tender during this period.

3c The Bidder must use only the forms issued by BRBNMPL to fill in the rates.

4a The tender form must be filled in English and all entries must be made by hand and

written in ink. If any of the documents is missing or unsigned, the tender may be

considered invalid by BRBNMPL at its discretion.

4b Rates should be quoted both in figures and words in columns specified. All erasures

and alterations made while filling the tender must be attested by initials of the

Bidder. Overwriting of figures is not permitted and failure to comply with either of

these conditions will render the tender void at BRBNMPLs option. No advice of

any change in rate or conditions after the opening of the tender will be entertained.

4c Each of the tender documents should be signed by the person or persons submitting

the tender in token of his/their acquainted himself/themselves with the General

Conditions of Contract, Specifications, Special Conditions, etc. as laid down. Any

tender with any of the documents not signed will be rejected.


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4d The tender submitted on behalf of a firm shall be signed by all the partners of the

firm or by a partner who has the necessary authority on behalf of the firm to enter

into the proposed contract. Otherwise the tender may be rejected by BRBNMPL.

5. The BRBNMPL does not bind itself to accept, the lowest or any tender and reserve

to itself the right to accept or reject any or all the tenders, either in whole or in part,

without assigning any reasons for doing so.6a Intending Bidders shall pay as Earnest Money Deposit a sum of Rs. 9,000/- by a

demand draft issued by a Scheduled Bank in favour of Bharatiya Reserve Bank

Note Mudran Pvt.Ltd. One of these copies should be attached to the tender.

Demand draft/ deposit at call receipt may be directly attached to the tender. A

tender, which is not accompanied by such receipt of deposit, demand draft or

deposit at call receipt as earnest money, will not be considered. The Earnest Money

will be refunded to the Bidder if his tender is not accepted but without any interest.

6b Under no circumstances Earnest Money Deposit will be accepted in the form of

fixed deposit receipt of Bank or Insurance Guarantee or Cheque.

7. The Earnest Money Deposit of Rs. 9,000/- paid by the successful Bidder when hesubmitted his tender shall be held by the BRBNMPL as security for the execution

and due fulfilment of the contract. No interest shall be paid on the said deposit.

8. On receipt of intimation from the OWNER of the acceptance of his/their tender, the

successful Bidder shall be bound to implement the contract and within 14(fourteen)

days thereof the successful Bidder shall sign an agreement in accordance with the

draft agreement and the Schedule of Conditions but the written acceptance by the

BRBNMPL of a tender will constitute a binding contract between the BRBNMPL

and the person so tendering, whether such formal agreement is or is not

subsequently executed.

9a In addition to the Earnest Money Deposit under clause 7 and as further security forthe due fulfilment of the contract, by the Contractor 5% of the value of the work

done will be deducted by the OWNER from each payment to be made to the

Contractors towards Retention Money until the Retention Money and Earnest

Money Deposit together amounts to 7%. This total amount will be termed as

Security Deposit. On the Consultant issuing a certificate of the completion of the

works, the contractor would be paid 50% of the security deposit and the remaining

50% will be released by the OWNER after rectification of the defects pointed out

during the Defects Liability Period. This amount retained by the OWNER shall not

bear any interest.

9b In case, if the Contractor so request, the later 50% of the Security Deposit will be

held in the form of a Bank Guarantee of an approved Scheduled Bank in the

proforma to be got approved by the OWNER until all the defects pointed out during

the Defects Liability Period of 12 months are rectified to the satisfaction of the

Consultant, the amount to be held by BRBNMPL by way of Bank Guarantee, will

be released after the issue of Virtual Completion Certificate.

9c All compensation or other sums of money payable by the Contractor to the

OWNER under the terms of this Contract may be deducted from the security


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deposit if the amount so permits and the Contractor shall, unless such deposit has

become otherwise payable, within 10(ten) days after such deduction make good in

cash the amount so deducted.

10. The Contractor shall not sub-contract the work either in part or full. He shall not

sublet any portion of the Contract except with the written consent of the OWNER.

In case of breach of these conditions, the OWNER may cause the General Managerof BRBNMPL to serve a notice in writing on the Contractor rescinding the

Contract whereupon the security deposit shall stand forfeited to the OWNER.

11. The Contractor shall carry out all the work strictly in accordance with drawings,

details and instructions of the Consultant and the Structural Consultant. If in the

opinion of the Consultant or the Structural Consultant, any changes have to be

made in the design, and with the prior approval in writing of the OWNER, they

desire the Contractor to carry out the same, the Contractor shall carry out the same

without any extra charge. The Consultants decision in such cases shall be final and

shall not be open to arbitration.

12. A Schedule of Probable Quantities in respect of each work and Specificationaccompany these Special Conditions. The Schedule of Probable Quantities is liable

to alteration by omissions, deductions or additions at the discretion of the

Consultant. Each Bid should contain not only the rates but also the value of each

item of work entered in a separate column and all the items should be totalled in

order to show the aggregate value of the entire tender.

13. The Bidder must obtain for himself on his own responsibility and at his own

expenses, all the information which may be necessary for the purpose of making a

tender and for entering into a contract and must examine the drawings and must

inspect the site of the work and acquaint himself with all local conditions, means of

access to the work, nature of the work and all matters appertaining thereto.14. The rates quoted in the tender shall include all charges for clearing of site before

commencement as well as after completion, water, electric consumption, meters,

double scaffolding, centering, boxing, staging, planking, timbering and pumping

out water including bailing, fencing, hoarding, plant and equipment, storage sheds,

watching and lighting by night as well as day including Sundays and holidays,

temporary plumbing and electric supply, protection of the public and safety of

adjacent roads, streets, cellars, vaults, ovens, pavements, walls, houses, buildings

and all other erections, matters or things and the Contractor shall take down and

remove any or all such centering, scaffolding, staging, planking, timbering,

structing, shoring etc. as occasion shall require or when ordered so to do and fully

reinstate and make good all matters and thins disturbed during the execution of

work and to the satisfaction of the Consultants. The rates quoted shall be deemed to

be for the finished work to be measured at site. The rates shall also be firm and

shall not be subject to exchange variations, labour conditions, fluctuations in

railway freights or any conditions whatsoever. Bidders must include in their rates

sales tax, excise duty, octroi, sales tax on works contract and any other tax and duty

or other levy, levied by the Central Government or any State Government or local


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authority, if applicable. No claim in respect of sale tax, excise duty, octroi and other

tax, duty or levy whether existing or future shall be entertained by the OWNER.

15. The Contractor should note that unless otherwise stated, the tender is strictly on

item rates basis and his attention is drawn to the fact that rates for each and every

item should be correct, workable and self supporting. The quantities in the

Schedule of Quantities approximately indicate the total extent of work, but mayvary to any extent and may even be omitted thus altering the aggregate value of the

Contract. However, during actual execution of work if the quantities of any of the

items of work exceeds by more than 25% of the tender quantities, the quantities of

such items executed, by the authority of the Consultants of the project and with the

concurrence of the OWNER, in excess of 25% of the tender quantity shall be

considered as an extra item of work for which the Contractors shall submit fresh

rates supported by rate analysis worked on the actual cost basis plus 15% towards

establishment charges, contractor's overhead and profit. If any of the items of work

is omitted from the accepted tender at the sole discretion of the OWNER, the

contractor shall not be entitled to any claim on this account.16. Time allowed for carrying out the work as mentioned in the Memorandum shall be

strictly observed by the Contractor and it shall be reckoned from the 10th

day after

written order to commence the work, is issued.

The work shall throughout the stipulated period of the contract be proceeded with

all due diligence and if the Contractor fails to complete the work within the

specified period, he shall be liable to pay compensation as defined in clause 26 of

E1, General Conditions of Contract. The Bidder shall before commencing work

prepare a detailed work programme which shall be approved by the Consultant and

OWNER.

17. Tenders will be considered only from recognized bonafide Contractors in tradeconcerned. Each Bidder shall submit with his tender a list of large works of a like

nature he has executed, giving details, as to their magnitude and cost the proportion

of work done by the Contractor in it and the time within which the works were

completed.

18. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for any loss suffered by

him on account of delays in commencing or executing the work, whatever the cause

of delays may be, including delays arising out of modifications to the work

entrusted to him or in any sub-contract connected therewith or delays in awarding

contracts for other trades of the project or in commencement or completion of such

works or in procuring Government controlled or other building materials or in

obtaining water and power connections for construction purposes or for any other

reason whatsoever and the OWNER shall not be liable for any claim in respect

thereof. The OWNER does not appear liability for any sum besides the tender

amount, subject to such variations as are provided for herein.

19. The successful Bidder is bound to carry out any items of work necessary for the

completion of the job even though such items are not included in the quantities and

rates. Schedule of instructions in respect of such additional items and their


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quantities will be issued in writing by the Consultant with the prior consent in

writing of the OWNER.

20. The successful Bidder must co-operate with the other Contractors appointed by the

OWNER so that the work shall proceed smoothly with the least possible delay and

to the satisfaction of the Consultants.

21. The Contractor must bear in mind that all the work shall be carried out strictly inaccordance with the Specifications made by the Consultants and also in compliance

of the requirements of the local public authorities and the statutory authorities and

no deviation on any account will be permitted.

22. The Contractor shall strictly comply with the provision of safety code mentioned in

Section E2

23. IS Code numbers wherever mentioned in the tender shall be the latest version of IS

codes as on the date of opening of tenders.

24. The successful Bidder shall be required to submit the PERT/CPM chart for the

various activities involved in this work including dependencies etc. and regularly

monitor the progress of construction accordingly.25. The security deposit of the successful Bidder will be forfeited if he fails to comply

with any of the conditions of the Contract.

26. Contractor to inform himself fully

The Contractor shall be deemed to have carefully examined the work and sited

conditions including labour, the general and special conditions, the specifications,

schedules and shall be deemed to have visited the site of work, to have fully

informed himself regarding the local conditions and carried out his own

investigations to arrive at the rates quoted in the tender. In this regard he will be

given necessary information available with the department but without any

guarantee about its accuracy.If the contractor shall have any doubt as to the meaning of any portion of the

general conditions, or the special conditions or the scope of the work or the

specifications and drawings or any other matter concerning the contract he shall in

good time, before submitting his tender, put forth the particulars thereof and submit

them to BRBNMPL, Bangalore in writing in order that such doubts may be

clarified authoritatively in writing before tendering. Once a tender is submitted the

matter will be decided according to tender conditions in the absence of such

authentic pre-clarification.

27. Errors, Omission and Descriptions

27a In case of errors, omissions and/or disagreement between written and scaled

dimensions on the drawings or between the drawings and specification etc. the

following order of preferences shall apply.

(i) Between actual scaled and written dimension (or description) on a drawing

the later shall be adopted.

(ii) Between the written or shown description or dimensions in the drawings and

the corresponding one in the specification the later shall be taken as correct.

(iii) Between the written description of the item in the specifications and the


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detailed descriptions in the schedule of quantities of the same item, the later

shall be adopted.

27b In case of difference between the rates written in figures and words, the rate

adopted for working out the total amount of item in the original tender form, shall

be taken as correct. In all other cases the correct rate would be that which is lower.

27c Between the duplicate/subsequent copies of the tender and original tender, theoriginal shall be taken as correct.

27d In all cases of omissions and/or doubts or discrepancies in any item or specification

a reference shall be made to the General Manager (Tech), Bharatiya Reserve Bank

Note Mudran Pvt.Ltd whose elucidation, elaboration or decision shall be

considered as authentic. The Contractor shall be held responsible for any errors that

may occur in the work through lack of such reference and precaution.

I/We hereby declare that I/we have read and understood the above instructions for

guidance of Bidders.

Witness Signature of Bidder

Date

Address

Date


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A4 SITE FACILITIES

1.0 SITE FACILITIES

1.1 This section details various Site facilities as may be required for execution of

Work under this Contract, their availability and relevant terms and conditionswhere applicable.

1.2 The following facilities will be provided by the OWNER free of cost in goodfaith at terms indicated hereunder. No claims, whatsoever, arising out of use,

misuse or failure of these facilities will be entertained.

(a) Construction Water

Construction water will be provided by OWNER free of cost. Necessary

storage tank, pumping and piping network if required shall be arranged byCONTRACTOR.

(b) Construction Power

Construction power will be provided by OWNER free of cost at one

designated point. It will be CONTRACTORs responsibility to arrange

for construction power and further distribution of construction power, as

required. Installation of necessary switchgear and distribution systems

for construction power in a safe manner in strict conformity with local

rules and regulations and statutory obligations will be the responsibility ofthe CONTRACTOR.

(c) Open Space

Open space, free of charge, for the CONTRACTORs site office and

storage space for keeping the CONTRACTORs own tools/tackles and

other materials for performance of work under this contract. Whereas

space will be provided by the OWNER free of cost, the construction of

office, their safety and security including safety of materials supplied by

the OWNER for erection purpose as well as subsequent removal of the

same on completion of Work under this contract are the responsibility of

the CONTRACTOR.

1.3 Site shall be handed over to the OWNER in a clean and tidy conditions oncompletion of Work or as instructed by the OWNER /ENGINEER.


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1.4 The OWNER will not provide the following facilities and it is the responsibilityof the CONTRACTOR to make suitable arrangements for the same.

(a) The CONTRACTOR shall provide his own portable compressors, pumps,temporary piping and accessories as required for cleaning, testing,

flushing etc.(b) Accommodation may be provided to the personnel of Contractor by the

owner, subject to availability ,on payment basis(market rent)

(c) Workshop Facilities

The CONTRACTOR shall arrange to set up his own workshop to carry

out site work as may be required.

(d) Canteen Facilities

The CONTRACTOR shall arrange his own canteen facilities to cater to

the requirements of his personnel.

(e) Consumables

All consumables and expendables required for work under this contract

including necessary welding electrodes shall be arranged by the

CONTRACTOR.

(f) Lighting

The CONTRACTOR will make his own arrangement for lighting for

carrying out work at night as required. Only general lighting of the area

as already available shall be maintained by the OWNER.


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A5 Form of Tender

Place

Date

Shri _________________________________

Managing Director,

Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt.Ltd

Dear Sir,

Having examined the drawings, specifications, designs and schedule of quantities

relating to the works specified in the memorandum hereinafter set out and having

examined the site of the works specified in the said memorandum and having acquired

the requisite information relating thereto as affecting the tender, I/W hereby offer to

execute the works specified in the said memorandum within the time specified in the

said memorandum at the rates mentioned in the attached schedule of quantities and in

accordance in all respects with the specifications, designs, drawings and instructions in

writing referred to in Conditions of Tender, the Articles of Agreement, Special

Conditions, Schedule of Quantities and General Conditions of Contract and with such

materials as are provided for, by and in all other respects in accordance with such

conditions so far as they may be applicable.

Memorandum

(a) Description of work Geotechnical Investigation work

(b) Estimated cost (Rs.) 4,50,000/

(c) Earnest Money (Rs.) 9,000

(d) Percentage, if any, to be

deducted from bill5%

(e) Time allowed for completion of

the works from tenth day after

the date of written order to

commence work

45(forty five) days

2. Should this tender be accepted, I/We hereby agree to abide by and fulfil the termsand provisions of the said Conditions of Contract, annexed hereto so far as they may

be applicable or in default thereof to forfeit and pay to the BRBNMPL the amount

mentioned in the said conditions.


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3. I/We have deposited a sum of Rs. __________________ as Earnest Money with theBRBNMPL, which amount is not to bear any interest. Should I/We fail to execute

the contract when called upon to do so, I/We do hereby agree that this sum shall be

forfeited by me/us to the BRNBNMPL.

4. The lists showing the particulars of large works carried out and the names of

manufacturers of specialized items as required are enclosed.5. Our bankers are (full address)

(i)

(ii)

The names of partners of our firm are:

(i)

(ii)

Name of the partner of the firm

authorized to sign

OR

Name of person having power of

Attorney to sign the Contract (certified

true copy of the Power of Attorney

should be attached)

Yours faithfully,

Signature of Contractor

Signatures and addresses of witnesses

Signature Address

(i)

(ii)


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SECTION B


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B1 - PROJECT INFORMATION GENERAL

1. Owner Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt. Ltd,Mysore

2. Engineer / Consultant TCE Consulting Engineers Limited , II Floor,Raj Plaza, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Vikhroli,

Mumbai 400 083,India.

3. Project Title Bank Note Paper Mill GeotechnicalInvestigations Work

4. Plant Location Mysore, Karnataka

5. Altitude 770 meters above MSL

6. Transport

i. Nearest railway station Mysore

ii. Road Site is near NH 212

iii. Nearest Airport Bangalore

iv. Nearest Seaport Kozhikode(Calicut) 130kms

7. Relative humidity

i. Maximum 70 %

ii. Minimum 30 %

8. Rainfall

i. Annual total 789 mm

ii. Period of rainfall From July to Sep

9. Wind data

i. Wind speed 33 m/s as per IS 875 _Part 3:1987

ii. Wind direction Predominantly from West

10. Seismic data

i. Zone Zone II as per IS 1893_Part1 2000

ii. Co-efficient Zone factor 0.10 as per IS 1893_Part1 -200011. Latitude & Longitude 12

01826N Latitude and 76

03859E Longitude

12. Tropicalisation To be provided (Special protection insulation tobe tropicalised)


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SECTION C


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C1 - SCHEDULE OF QUANTITIES GENERAL NOTES

1.0 The Schedule of Quantities shall be read in conjunction with the specifications,bid drawings and bid documents. Contractor shall not rely merely on the

description given in the Schedule of Quantities.

2.0 Quantities of work, indicated in these Schedules, are only approximate. Noclaim will be entertained by OWNER / ENGINEER if the actual quantities of

any items of work differ from those indicated in the Schedule. The OWNER /

ENGINEER reserves the right to modify any aspect of the scope of Geotechnical

Investigations in each area at any time during the course of the work. Such

modifications can include but will not be limited to the number of boreholes,

their locations, depths, the number and types of in situ and laboratory tests etc.

3.0 Quoted Prices shall be in Indian Rupees only.

4.0 Bids shall remain valid for acceptance for Ninety (90) days from the due date ofreceipt of Bids and during this period, no BIDDER shall be allowed to withdraw

his Bid.

5.0 Lump Sum and Unit Prices shall be submitted for all Items and they shall be firmfor the entire duration of the contract and any agreed extensions thereto. No

escalation formulae for rates and prices will be acceptable.

6.0 Rates shall cover all kinds of direct and indirect costs borne by theCONTRACTOR. The Rates quoted shall include the supply of all necessary

documents, interim borelogs during the fieldwork, interim field data, progress

reports, drawings etc., all as per the Specification requirements. The Rates shall

also be inclusive of the cost of transportation, boarding and lodging of all

personnel, stationery, wages of temporary and permanent personnel, allmaterials, plant, equipment, tools, transport, taxes, royalties, octroi and any local

taxes or levies payable on all transaction, insurance, profits, margins and

everything necessary for due performance of work under this Contract etc.

complete.

7.0 Nothing extra will be paid for any loss / damage of individual items ofequipment during the course of the Work, however caused.

8.0 The quotation submitted by Bidder shall be based on the approximate probablequantities of the several items of work which are furnished for Bidder's

convenience in the Schedule of Quantities. It must be clearly understood that theContract is not a lump sum contract and that neither the approximate probable

quantities nor the values of the individual items nor the aggregate value of the

entire Bid shall form part of the contract and the Owner does not in any way

assure Bidder or guarantee that work would correspond thereto.

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10.0 The quantities of work actually carried out (as evaluated from drawings and/orfield measurements) against each item shall be measured and paid at the

rates/prices finally agreed in the Schedule of Quantities where applicable or

otherwise at such rates and prices as may be fixed within the terms of the

Contract.

11.0 All rates and prices quoted shall remain firm for a variation of plus (+) or minus(-) 50% of the Total Contract Value.

12.0 Bidder shall be deemed to have allowed in his rates and prices for the provision,maintenance and final removal of all temporary works of whatsoever nature

required for the proper execution of the works, except for those temporary works

for which specific items have been provided in Schedule of Quantities. The

prices inserted against these specific items of particular temporary works shall be

deemed to have allowed for the provision, maintenance and final removal of

those primary works. No further specific items of particular temporary works

shall be measured and paid for separately.13.0 Rates and amounts shall be written in ink and shall be entered in both figures and

words. In case of any discrepancy, the rate entered in words shall be considered

as correct. All erasures and corrections shall be initialled by the BIDDER. Non-

compliance of these conditions will render the Bid invalid.

14.0 For the purpose of payment, rock immediately underlying soil overburden andoverlying hard rock and with rock quality designation (RQD) of 10 % and less

will be considered as "weathered rock" or "soft rock" and will be paid as per

Item No. 3 of Part I of the Schedule of Quantities.

If the RQD is greater than 10%, it will be treated as Hard Rock and will be paidas per Item No. 8 of Part - I of Schedule of Quantities as applicable.

The soft or weathered rock underlying Hard rock and with thickness less than

0.5m, will be considered as Hard rock for payment purpose and will be paid as

per Item No. 4 of Part I of the Schedule of Quantities. The soft or weathered

rock underlying Hard rock and with thickness greater than 0.5m, will be

considered as soft/ weathered rock only and shall be paid as Item No. 3 of Part I

of the Schedule of Quantities.

15.0 Unit rates and prices as applicable shall be submitted for all the items listed inthe Schedule of Quantities. If unit rates and / or prices are not quoted against

any of the items, it shall be deemed to have been covered in the rates and pricesquoted elsewhere

16.0 The BIDDER is directed to observe from the attached Specifications, the entirework that is required for each item in Schedule of Quantities. All works shall be

carried out as per the Specifications attached herewith. The BIDDER is also

advised to inspect the various locations of boreholes, test locations etc. and the

access thereof before quoting for the work.


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17.0 Rates for collection of soil, rock cores and water samples shall include relevantcost of packing and transporting to testing laboratory as directed by ENGINEER.

18.0 For laboratory tests where samples may be required to be recompacted tospecified density prior to testing, rates for those items shall also cater to

recompaction.

19.0 No additional compensation is payable by OWNER for any expenses incurred byCONTRACTOR for travel etc. or for meetings / discussions with OWNER /

ENGINEER.

20.0 Abbreviations used are as under :

No. Number

Cu.m. cubic metre

Rm Running metre

T/m2 tonnes per square metre

Kg/cm2

Kilo-grams per square centimetre


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C2- LIST OF BID DRAWINGS

1.0 Bidder shall note that bid drawings are meant to be indicative of the type and

nature of work involved. Work shall however be done as per final construction

drawings which shall be issued later during progress of the work. The difference

in bid drawing and final construction drawing shall not entitle contractor for anyextra claims/compensation nor extension of the time of completion. Bidder shall

read the drawing in conjunction with other sections of the specification.

LIST OF BID PURPOSE DRAWINGS

Sr

No.DRAWING NO. ISSUE DRAWING TITLE

1 TCE-5783A-100-SK-5001 P0

LAYOUT OF TEST LOCATIONS FOR

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONWORKS.


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SECTION D


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D1 - SPECIFIC TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS DATA SHEET - A

1. SCOPE OF FIELD WORK

1.1 Soil Investigation work is required to be carried out over proposed Bank

Note Paper Mill at Mysore.

1.2 Total Eleven (11) boreholes are proposed at site. The boreholes are required

to be taken within 3m in rock whose RQD exceeds 25% or 10m total depth,

whichever is less. Other than this Two (2) trial pits, Two (2) plate bearing

tests, one (1) cyclic plate load tests, four(4) permeability tests and one(1)

block vibration test are proposed at site. Locations of these borehole tests and

trial pits are indicated on Drawing No. TCE-5783A-100-SK-5001.

1.3 All work shall be done as per the enclosed Schedule of Quantities in Sections

C2 to C4, Standard Specifications TCE-5783A-F-SI-401-D2 "Geotechnical

Investigations and Report - Abridged", Section D; and Specific Technical

Requirements Data Sheet-A, Section D. In case of conflict between the

requirements in standard specifications and requirements indicated in the

Specific Technical Requirements / Schedule of Quantities, those in the latter

shall prevail.

2. POSTING OF EXPERIENCED ENGINEER AND SPECIALIST

The CONTRACTOR shall station an experienced Geotechnical Engineer/

Engineering Geologist at site throughout the duration of the work. This engineer

shall be in charge of the entire field and laboratory work and shall be responsible

to the OWNER / ENGINEER about all day-to-day matters of the investigation

work. The BIDDER shall submit a bio-data of this engineer along with an

undertaking that the entire work will be in direct charge only of this approvedengineer.

3. BOREHOLES

3.1 Bentonite or any drilling mud shall not be used in any of the boreholes during

drilling work.

3.2 All rock drilling shall be done using double tube core barrel and diamond

drill bits of Nx size only. Drilling into hard rock (RQD greater than 25%)

shall be a minimum of 3m unless indicated otherwise by the ENGINEER.

Cores are required to be collected and systematically stored in core boxes, all

as per the Standard Specification.

3.3 During drilling operations, the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER should

particularly study clay seems inside the rock and shall report properly.

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3.4.1 Wherever possible, in each borehole and in soil overburden, Standard

Penetration Tests (SPT) shall be done alternately with sample

collection, generally at regular intervals of 1.0m to 1.5m. Minimum

two undisturbed soil samples (UDS) shall be collected in marine clay

stratum in each bore hole. Testing in each borehole shall commence

with a SPT at a depth of 0.5m to 0.8m below the ground level.3.4.2 If UDS cannot be collected, UDS shall be replaced by SPT.

3.4.3 Collection of UDS shall not be attempted if the UDS sampler is

required to be hammered to collect the soil sample without a jarring

link. Any attempts made thus will not be paid for.

3.4.4 In soft cohesive soil, Vane Shear Tests (VST) shall be conducted as

per specification. These tests shall be conducted just prior to

collection of undisturbed samples.

3.4.5 At least one SPT soil sample from each borehole and more if directed

by the ENGINEER shall be completely coated with paraffin wax andthereafter packed, labeled and stored. These samples shall be used to

determine moisture content and to carry out chemical analyses as

indicated herein under. Part of the sample collected from the same

SPT shall also be preserved as per the Standard Specification to

conduct sieve and hydrometer / pipette (mechanical) analysis and

consistency limits tests.

3.4.6 SPT in soil shall be stopped when the blow count is greater than 100,

unless directed otherwise by the ENGINEER. The records shall give

the amount of penetration along with the corresponding number of

blows. If the total penetration is more than the seating penetration of15 cm, then the break-up of blow count for 15 cm seating penetration

and for the remaining portion of penetration shall also be given.

Damaged SPT shoe shall be replaced.

3.5 SPT in Rock

3.5.1 SPT shall also be conducted in very weak to strong rock. The total number

of blows shall be 100. The number of blows for the SPT shall be recorded in

the details as outlined in Clauses 6.6.1.4 and 6.6.1.5 of the Standard

Specifications TCE-5783A-F-SI-401-D2 "Geotechnical Investigations and

Report -Abridged". Irrespective of the condition of the SPT shoe, the shoe

shall be replaced after every such test.

3.6 Ground Water Level and Water Sampling

3.6.1 The level at which ground water is struck and the standing water level

shall be carefully noted for each borehole. The water level shall be

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day. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure to note only the stabilised ground

water level.

3.6.2 Any sudden rise or fall of ground water level in boreholes while penetrating

through various strata shall be recorded.

3.6.3 One ground water sample shall be collected from each borehole for chemical

analysis prior to addition of external water as per the procedures indicated in

the Standard Specifications TCE-5783A-F-SI-401-D2 "Geotechnical

Investigations and Report -Abridged".

3.6.4 Water samples shall be stored in airtight and clean containers and shall be

tested for pH and sulphate and chloride contents.

3.7 Backfilling of Boreholes

3.7.1 Boreholes shall be backfilled using (1:1) Cement: Bentonite or mud grout as

specified. However, prior approval shall be obtained for such backfilling.

4. TRIAL PITS

4.1 Trial pits shall be excavated as shown on drawing for visual examination of

sub-surface strata and for use as test pits for conducting plate load test. Size

of pit shall be at least 2mX2m at base and excavation shall be done such that

side slopes are safe.

4.2 As the excavation proceeds, the CONTRACTOR shall generously conduct

pocket penetrometer tests in cohesive strata, covering the entire depth of pit.

These test values shall be recorded.

4.3 All four walls of the pit shall be logged in detail. Level of each strata

interface shall be recorded at each pit corner. Any non uniform interfacechange along the wall shall be noted. Each wall shall be identified with

respect to compass direction of the wall face.

4.4 On conducting all the required tests within the test pits and after making and

noting all the required observations the pit shall be backfilled using the

excavated material. Backfilling shall be done in layers not exceeding 200mm.

5. Plate bearing test

5.1 Plate bearing test shall be conducted in test pits at location designated. These

tests shall be conducted as per requirements indicated in the standard

specification and IS: 1888, Method of Load Test on Soils. The test plate

shall be square of size not less than 600X600mm. Size of the pit shall be at

least 5 times the plate size. The pit shall be logged as it is excavated and

freshly cut surface shall be examined.

5.2 Initially the pit shall be excavated to a depth of about 300mm above proposed

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reviewing bore hole and trial pit data. The final 300mm shall be excavated

only after all kentledge has been placed in position and the CONTRACTOR

is about to set up the plate and jack assembly. Bottom of the pit shall be

adequately protected with tarpaulin.

5.3 Final load intensity for the test shall be 100T/m2unless shear failure occurs

before this load is reached. The test shall be discontinued if the average total

settlement of the plate is greater than 40mm, only if specifically indicated by

the ENGINEER.

5.4 The pit shall be logged in same manner as indicated in clause 4.

6. FIELD TEST DATA

During the progress of fieldwork, the CONTRACTOR shall continuously

furnish the ENGINEER with complete details of results of field tests as soon as

the tests are completed, all as indicated in the Standard Specifications. TheCONTRACTOR shall also keep in continuous communication with the

ENGINEER regarding further field investigation, particularly if modifications in

the earlier test programme become necessary on the basis of the test results.

7. LABORATORY TESTS

7.1 Laboratory Testing Programme

7.1.1 On the availability of field test data, the ENGINEER will submit to the

CONTRACTOR the schedule of laboratory testing indicating therein

the types of tests to be conducted on different samples.7.1.2 Laboratory tests to be conducted will be from among those listed in Part

II of the Schedule of Quantities.

7.2 Chemical Analysis of Soil Samples

7.2.1 One soil sample from each borehole shall be tested for chemical

analysis. The sample shall be a part selected from an undisturbed soil

sample (tube or box) or from an SPT sample coated with paraffin wax.

SPT soil samples ordinarily preserved in polythene bags and sealed

shall not be used for this purpose.

7.2.2 Chemical tests that are to be conducted on soil samples shall be the pH

value and contents of sulphates and chlorides. If total sulphate content

as SO3 is greater than 0.25%, chemical analysis shall be done on 2:1

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7.3 Chemical Analysis of Water

7.3.1 Chemical analysis on water samples collected from various sources,

including boreholes shall include determination of pH value and

contents of sulphates as SO3 and chlorides.

7.4 Tests on Wax Coated Soil Samples

7.4.1 Besides conducting chemical analyses on wax-coated SPT soil samples,

moisture content of these samples shall also be determined. On samples

from the same SPT tube but not coated with wax, sieve analysis and

where applicable, hydrometer / pipette analyses and consistency limit

tests shall also be carried out.

7.5 Classification of Soil

7.5.1 The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that soil samples from all the soil

strata revealed during the geotechnical investigations are adequately

tested for mechanical analyses and consistency limits so as to helpenable classifying each and every stratum as per IS: 1498.

7.6 Other Tests on Soils

7.6.1 All other laboratory tests shall be carried out as per the laboratory test

schedule from the ENGINEER prepared by him on the basis of the field

reports and test data submitted to him by the CONTRACTOR.

7.7 Tests on Rock Cores

7.7.1 Laboratory tests shall be conducted on rock cores selected by the

ENGINEER.

7.7.2 The CONTRACTOR shall exercise all care while testing the cores for

deformation modulus (modulus of elasticity) and Poisson's ratio. The

CONTRACTOR shall be aware that the slightest error in deformation

readings can give misleading results. For measurements of

circumferential and axial deformations, only calibrated electrical

resistance gauges, compressometers or calibrated optical devices shall

be used.

8. THE REPORT

The CONTRACTOR is required to submit a draft of the complete Report for

comments and approval. On written approval of the corrected draft report, theCONTRACTOR shall submit Two (2) copies of the final Report along with a

soft copy of the same on a Compact disk (CD). All these shall be as outlined in

the Standard Specifications TCE-5783A-F-SI-401-D2 "Geotechnical

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9. TIME SCHEDULE OF WORK

The time schedule of the work shall be as follows;

Beginning Day Activity End day

Award of the Contract 0

0 Mobilisation of the equipment and

personnel on the site.1

4

4 Geotechnical Investigation

including performance of 50% of

the laboratory tests and

preparation of the preliminary in-

situ Report.

20

20 Demobilisation of the equipment

and personnel from the area

21

21 Remaining Laboratory tests2 36

36 Draft Geotechnical Report 43

4 calendar days

after receipt of

ENGINEER's

comments on

Draft Report

Final Geotechnical Report 2 calendar days

after receipt of

ENGINEER's

comments on

Draft Report

NOTE:

1. Time allocated for mobilisation is contractual.

2. Time allocated for work on the site, laboratory tests and reports arecontractual.

10. GENERAL

10.1 The CONTRACTOR shall submit to ENGINEER one sign copy of the daily

field and laboratory work record. The CONTRACTOR shall progressively

submit field interpretations of borelogs on completion of each borehole.

These logs shall include test results of all the field tests conducted therein.On the basis of the above field data supplied by the CONTRACTOR, the

ENGINEER will draw up a programme for laboratory testing on selected soil

samples.

10.2 The CONTRACTOR shall draw the attention of the ENGINEER, if in the

opinion of the CONTRACTOR, any unique or peculiar feature is observed

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10.3 Modification in requirements may be made during the course of the

investigations after review of field observations and test results or if there are

any changes in requirements.

10.4 The CONTRACTOR shall obtain written prior approval from ENGINEER

before demobilisation from site.


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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS AND

REPORT (ABRIDGED)


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REVISION STATUS SHEET

REV NO DESCRIPTION DATE

R0 Geotechnical Investigations and

Report (Abridged)

13/11/2009


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CONTENTS

CLAUSE TITLE PAGE

1 SCOPE 1

2 CODES AND STANDARDS 1

3 PURPOSE 3

4 CALIBRATION OF EQUIPMENT 4

5 PERSONNEL FOR GEOTECHNICAL

INVESTIGATION AND REPORT

4

6 FIELD WORK 5

7 LABORATORY TESTS 23

8 REPORT 24


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1. SCOPE

1.1 This specification covers the work required for Geotechnical Investigation

and preparation of a detailed report. The work shall include mobilisation of

necessary equipment, providing necessary engineering supervisors and

technical personnel, skilled and unskilled labour and such other services as

required, to carry out field investigations and tests, laboratory tests and

analysis and interpretation of data and results, preparation of a detailed

geotechnical report including recommendations and providing technical

services as and when called for by the ENGINEER. Deviations from this

scope, if any, are indicated in Data Sheet-A Specific Technical and Other

Requirements".

2. CODES AND STANDARDS

2.1 All work shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the Technical

Specifications, unless otherwise approved by the ENGINEER in writing.

Where not specified, the latest edition of the applicable code of practice orprocedure as laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) shall be

followed unless indicated otherwise in Data Sheet-A. The Earth Manual of

the United States Bureau of Reclamation shall also be referred to in the

absence of relevant information, procedures and guidelines by BIS. Only

the SI system shall be observed. Metric system may be used only if

approved by the ENGINEER. Some of the relevant standards issued by

BIS are listed below. In case of any discrepancy between these

specifications and BIS, these specifications shall govern.

IS : 1080-1995 - Code of Practice for Design and Construction ofSimple Spread Foundations

IS : 1498-1970 - Classification and Identification of Soil for General

Engineering Purpose

IS : 1888-1982 - Method of Load Tests on Soils

IS : 1892-1979 - Code of Practice for Site Investigation for

Foundations

IS: 1904-1986 - Code of Practice for Structural Safety of Buildings :

Foundations

IS : 2911-1979 - (Part I to Part IV and all Sections) - Code of Practice

for Design and Construction of Piles

IS : 2131-1981 - Method of Standard Penetration Test for Soils

IS : 2132-1986 - Code of Practice for Thin Walled Tube Sampling of

Soils


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IS : 2470-1985 - Code of Practice for Installation of Septic Tanks:

Part 2 - Secondary Treatment and Disposal of Septic

Tank Effluent

IS : 2720-1983 - (Part I to Part XXXVIII) - Method of Test for Soils

IS : 2809-1972 - Glossary of Terms and Symbols Relating to SoilEngineering

IS : 2810-1979 - Glossary of Terms and Symbols Relating to Soil

Dynamics

IS : 2950-1981 - Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Raft

Foundations

IS : 2974-1982 - (Part I to Part V) - Code of Practice for Design and

Construction of Machine Foundations

IS : 4078-1980 - Code of Practice for Indexing and Storage of Drill

CoresIS : 4091-1979 - Codes of Practice for Design and Construction of

Foundations for Transmission Line Towers and

Poles

IS : 4332-1969 - (Part I to Part X) - Methods of Test for Stabilized

Soils

IS : 4434-1978 - Code of Practice for In-Situ Vane Shear Test for

Soils

IS : 4464-1985 - Code of Practice for Presentation of Drilling

information and Core Description in FoundationInvestigation

IS : 4968-1979 - (Part I to Part III) - Method of Sub-surface

Sounding.

IS : 5249-1992 - Method of Test for Determination of In-situ

Dynamic Properties of Soils

IS : 5529-1985 - (Part I and Part II) - Code of Practice for In-situ

Permeability.

IS : 6403-1981 - Code of Practice for Determination of Allowable

Bearing Pressure on Shallow Foundations

IS : 8009- - (Part I-1976 Part II-1980) - Code of Practice for

Calculation of Settlements of Foundations

IS : 9214-1979 - Method of Determination of Modulus of Subgrade

Reaction (K value) of Soils in Field

IS : 9221-1979 - Method for Determination of Modulus of Elasticity

and Poisson's Ratio of Rocks Materials in Uniaxial


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Compression

IS : 10042-

1981

- Code of Practice for Site Investigations for

Foundation in Gravel-Boulder Deposit

IS : 10108-

1982

- Code of Practice for Sampling of Soils by Thin Wall

Sampler with Stationary PistonIS : 11550-

1985

- Code of Practice for Field Instrumentation of

Swelling Pressure in Expansive Soil

3. PURPOSE

3.1 The purpose, in brief, of the proposed Geotechnical Investigations is:

3.1.1 To determine type of substrata and their characteristics upto thespecified depths.

3.1.2 To assess the general suitability of the site for the proposed works.

3.1.3 To enable an adequate and economic design to be prepared,including the design of temporary works.

3.1.4 To plan the best method of construction; to foresee and provideagainst difficulties and delays that may arise during construction due

to ground and other local conditions.

3.1.5 To determine the changes that may arise in the ground andenvironmental conditions, either naturally or as a result of the

proposed works, and the effect of such changes on adjacent works

and on the environment in general.

3.1.6 Where alternative sites exist or are studied to advice on the relativesuitability of different sites, or different parts of the same site.

3.1.7 To explore sources of indigenous materials for use in construction.

3.1.8 For any specific purpose that may be indicated in Data Sheet-A.


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3.2 All the tests that are considered necessary for this purpose, in the opinion of

the ENGINEER, shall be conducted. Any additional tests/ works change in

the number and type of specified tests, revision in the diameter and/or depth

of boreholes, samples to be collected, etc. shall be carried out as directed by

the ENGINEER.

4. CALIBRATION OF EQUIPMENT

4.1 The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all the equipment/ instruments are

properly calibrated at the start of the work to reflect factual values. If

demanded by the ENGINEER, the CONTRACTOR shall have the

instruments tested at an approved laboratory at his cost and the test reports

shall be submitted at the earliest to ENGINEER. If the ENGINEER desires

to witness such tests, the CONTRACTOR shall arrange for the same.

5. PERSONNEL FOR GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AND REPORT

5.1 It is essential that personnel involved in the work of GeotechnicalInvestigation and Report should have appropriate specialised knowledge and

experience.

5.2 Field work shall be supervised on full time basis by a suitably qualified and

experienced Civil/ Geotechnical Engineer and/ or Engineering Geologist.

5.3 All field works shall further be supervised and executed by suitably trained

foremen and personnel.

5.4 The laboratory work shall be under the direct control of suitably qualified

and experienced Engineer/ Supervisor. Laboratory technicians should have

received training and have skill and experience in the type of tests they arecarrying out.

5.5 The report shall be prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced

Geotechnical Engineer.

5.6 The Bidder shall submit with his bid the list of personnel, with relevant

details about their qualifications and experiences, who will be involved in

this work if the work is awarded to them.

6. FIELD WORK

6.1 General

6.1.1 The CONTRACTOR shall have on site all required survey instruments to

carry out the work accurately according to specifications and drawings.

All the specified locations for boreholes and field tests shall be set out at

site by the CONTRACTOR from two established reference grid lines

which will be shown to him by the ENGINEER, or as indicated in the

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the locations of boreholes and field tests with reference to the property

line as indicated by the ENGINEER or as indicated on the drawing. At

each location of boreholes, plate load tests and other field tests, the

CONTRACTOR shall establish the ground prior to commencing of the

operations. The ground level shall be related to an established bench

mark or to a GTS bench mark or as directed by the ENGINEER orindicated on the drawing.

6.1.2 If the area, where the field tests are located, is likely to be inundated by

tidal waters, the field work shall include provision for temporary fill,

erection and removal of platforms, making good the ground, access, etc.,

as necessary for carrying out the work in this area. Payment, if any, for

any such works will be as per rate quoted in the Schedule of Quantities.

If there is no special item provided for this in the Schedule of Quantities,

it is expected that the cost of the same has been catered for in rates for

other items and no extra claims will be entertained on this account.

6.1.3 The CONTRACTOR shall submit with his bid the list of equipment/apparatus he would mobilise to site, if work is awarded to him. If

necessary, to complete the work within the stipulated time, the

CONTRACTOR shall mobilise additional equipment without additional

cost to the OWNER unless specifically agreed earlier.

6.2 Boring

6.2.1 Boring in Soil

6.2.1.1 Method of Boring

Boring in soil strata shall be carried out by shell and auger, or percussiontools or by method approved by the ENGINEER. In any case the method for

boring used shall be such as to bring to the notice of the field operator, any

change in stratum, within the accuracy of 100mm. Also rigs shall be capable

of boring to required depth. The Bidder shall indicate with his bid the

method of boring to be adopted by him, if the work is awarded to him.

Casing and/or Bentonite/ mud slurry may be used to avoid caving. However,

for those boreholes where water samples are to be collected for chemical

analysis or field permeability tests are to be conducted, bentonite/ mud slurry

shall not be used or shall be restricted as directed by the ENGINEER.

In boring particularly through cohesion less and dry soft to medium stiff claystrata, the CONTRACTOR shall take every precaution to avoid unnecessary

disturbance to the soil including ensuring that:

i) the net hydraulic head at the bottom of borehole is zero or slightly onpositive side within the borehole;

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6.2.1.2 Diameter of Boreholes

The diameter of the boreholes shall be such as to permit collection of

undisturbed samples of 90 to 100mm diameter. However, the diameter shall

not exceed 150mm unless approved by the ENGINEER during the award of

the work.

6.2.1.3 Casing in Boreholes

Where a borehole is being cased, the bottom of the casing shall always be

maintained within 150mm of the bottom of the borehole, till a stratum is

reached where a casing is not required. However, the casing shall never be in

advance of the bottom of the borehole during undisturbed sampling, standard

penetration tests, and other in-situ test.

6.2.1.4 Obstructions While Boring

If any obstruction to normal boring is encountered in any borehole, thisobstruction shall be overcome by drilling and/or by chiselling. Chiselling

will normally be paid at the contract rate for boring in soil at appropriate

depths, unless a separate rate has been provided for in the Contract.

6.2.2 Drilling in Rock

6.2.2.1 In rock strata, boring shall be done by using a rotary cutting tool tippedwith diamonds and equipped to recover cores. The use of Tungsten Carbide

(TC) bits shall be permitted only if so indicated in Data Sheet-A.

6.2.2.2 Drillhole size shall generally be Nx. However in some cases other size

holes may be specified. Such requirements, if any will be indicated in DataSheet-A.

6.2.2.3 Core barrels shall normally be double-tube ball-bearing, swivel type,

with the core lifter located in the lower end of the inner barrel. The Bidder who

wishes to use such core barrels shall indicate the same with this bid.

6.2.2.4 Drilling shall be carried out in such a manner that maximum core is

recovered. This requires close surveillance of wash water, drilling pressures,

lengths of runs etc. 6.2.2.5 The drill bit shall be withdrawn and the core

removed as often as may be necessary to secure the maximum possible amount

of core. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that drilling is carried out with

necessary skill and expertise.

6.2.2.5 Coring runs shall be limited to a maximum length of 3.0m. When less

than 50% of the core is recovered from a run or when a geological feature is to

be accurately determined, the length of the run shall be reduced to 0.3m unless

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6.2.2.6 The core shall be removed from the drillhole immediately if blocking

of the bit or grinding of the core is apparent, regardless of the length of run

which has been made.

6.2.2.7 The CONTRACTOR shall not use drilling mud or any lubricant in the

drillhole other than water.

6.2.2.8 The ease or difficulty of drilling at different depths shall be carefully

noted and recorded during drilling. The returning drill water shall be kept

constantly under observation and its character, such as, its clarity or its turbidity,

its colour, etc. shall be recorded.

6.2.2.9 For each run, Core Recovery and Rock Quality Designation (RQD) shall

be noted carefully, immediately after cores are taken out of the barrel.

6.2.2.10 Each and every core piece shall be serially and sequentially numbered

from top downwards as soon as the core pieces are removed from the core barrel.

The serial number shall be painted with good quality enamel paint.

6.2.2.11 All core pieces shall be placed in core boxes in serial order in correct

sequence from top downwards. Core boxes shall be made according

specifications laid down in IS: 4078.

6.2.2.12 If so specified in Data Sheet-A, colour photographs of the cores on

putting in core boxes shall be taken and three prints not less than 75mm x

125mm with negative shall be submitted to the ENGINEER. Cost of these shall

be included in drilling rate.

6.2.2.13 The cores, arranged in core boxes as noted earlier, shall be submitted

to the OWNER/ ENGINEER on submission of the report. The cost of this

including the cost of core boxes will be presumed to be included in drilling rate.

6.2.2.14 If core recovery is less than 20 per cent, the payment for drilling shall

be same as that for boring in soil at appropriate depths.

6.3 Borehole Depth

All boreholes shall be sunk to depths shown on the Drawing or as specified in

Data Sheet-A.

6.4 Sampling

6.4.1 The CONTRACTOR shall take samples and cores as specified in drawing

or in Data Sheet-A or as directed by the ENGINEER. This operation shallinclude the provision of all necessary equipment, tubes and containers and

materials.

6.4.2 The schedule of information submitted at the time of bid shall include

details of types of samplers which the Bidder proposes to use if work is

awarded to him. In any case sampler shall meet the requirements

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6.4.3 Undisturbed Soil Sampling in Boreholes

6.4.3.1 Frequency

Generally, unless specified otherwise in Data Sheet-A, undisturbed soil

samples (UDS) shall be obtained at every 3.0m interval and at every

identifiable change of soil formation.

6.4.3.2 Sample Size

Unless agreed upon otherwise the samples shall be minimum 90mm diameter

and generally 450mm long.

6.4.3.3 Types of Samplers

6.4.3.3.1Thin walled open drive sampler

Generally open drive sampler shall be permitted for sampling in cohesive

strata. These samplers shall be made of seamless steel or aluminium tube.

Area ratio of sampler shall not exceed 25 percent for 100mm diametersampler, and 15 percent for 75mm diameter sampler. The cutting edge of the

cutting shoe (or edge) of the sampler shall be tapered at an angle not

exceeding 20 degrees and inside clearance ratio shall generally be limited to

0.5 to 1.5 percent. Samplers with low clearance ratio shall be used in soft

strata and those with high clearance ratio shall be used in stiff strata.

The sample tube and cutting shoe (or edge) shall be free from rust, pitting,

burring or any other defect. The use of oil inside the sampler shall be limited

to the minimum practicable.

One end of sample tube shall be marked Top and this end shall be kept

uppermost during sampling.The adapter head to be used with sample tube shall be fitted with a ball valve

to permit the exit of air or water during driving or jacking.

6.4.3.3.2 Stationary piston sampler

In fine grained strata with no or little cohesion such as in silty soils piston

sampler shall be used. Requirements of the piston sampler are same as those

of open drive sampler.

6.4.3.3.3 Sand sampler

If undisturbed samples are specified to be recovered from sandy strata

particularly below ground water table in Data Sheet-A, special sand samplers

shall be used. A compressed air sampler (Bishop 1948) or similar sampler

would be acceptable.

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When specified continuous sampling shall be obtained to depths specified.

For this purpose, the Delft continuous sampler or similar sampler may be

used.

6.4.3.4 Procedure for Sampling

Before sampling operation, the CONTRACTOR shall clean the bottom ofborehole very carefully and every care shall be taken to avoid disturbance of

material to be sampled. For sampling, the sampler shall be lowered to the

bottom of borehole without impact, and pressed into the soil in a single

continuous movement at a sufficiently slow rate to permit th