Requirements for the execution of civil works

3.24.1 General

 General Stipulations
 The specifications and methods of construction for civil works are given hereinafter.
These must be consulted together with the general requirements for civil works. The
Contractor has to follow these specifications and shall conform thereto. The Contractor
shall submit their own specifications which they propose to use for methods not
 Covered by these specifications together with a respective explanation why they are
being used and where they are deviating from the specification.
 The Quoted costs given in the lump sum price shall cover any subsidiary or incidental
works that may be found necessary.
 NO work will be regarded as complete, until the Contractor has removed from the site all
rubbish and unused materials and has properly dressed and finished all the grounds to the
final approved levels. To the full satisfaction of the Employer.

3.24.2 Responsibilities of the Contractor

The Contractor shall be solely responsible in all respects for the suitability and stability of
the buildings and foundations.

The Contractor shall also be the solely responsible for verifying the suitability of his
designed foundations to the effective ground conditions. When the soil has been excavated accordin to the
approved design and the type of ground requires modifications in the design. These modifications shall be
carried out by the Contractor without extra charge and have to be approved by the Employer.

The construction work referred hereto shall be performed in such a manner that the high
standards of quality and function, are achieved. All materials shall be new and of the best quality, suitable
for working under the climatic conditions without any distortion or deterioration.

Setting out of the work

The Contractor shall set out the work and shall be solely responsible for the accuracy of the
setting out work. He is also responsible for the maintenance of existing and provision of all necessary new
survey marks.

Materials

All material used in the works shall be new and of best quality of their respective kinds.
They shall comply with the requirements of the latest edition of the relevant standards.

Workmanship

All workmanship shall be of the highest standard and shall be performed by competent
personnel skilled in their respective jobs.
 Samples

Samples, when approved, shall be regarded as the acceptable standard, any material or
workmanship subsequently not complying with the samples shall be rejected and replaced by the
Contractor. Sample storage boxes shall be provided by the Contractor free of cost.

Tests

a) Whenever considered necessary by the Contractor /Employer/Employer’s

Representative. Inspectors may be sent to manufacturer’s or sub-Contractor’s
facilities to test materials or supervise their manufacture.
b) Where specified or requested, the Contractor shall obtain from the manufacturer
certificates of test, showing that the materials have been tested in accordance with
this specification and standards.

Prevention of damage

The Contractor shall take all necessary and reasonable precision during the execution of the
works to prevent damage to existing land channels, roads, buildings, Services on
and/or adjacent to the site.

Safety precautions

Wherever works are to be constructed in the vicinity of existing electrical installations,

overhead power lines, power cables or any other electrical equipment in operations, the
Contractor shall be responsible for ascertaining the necessary precautions and safety measures as
required by the rules and Authorities.

Cleanliness of site

The Contractor shall at all times maintain the site in a clean condition, and all rubbish, debris,
etc. shall be collected and shall be disposed as requested.

Contractor’s area

 Offices, stores, etc.

The areas to be used by the Contractor for offices, stores, accommodation,
workshops, etc. shall be agreed with the Employer/ Employer’s Representative.
Spaces for offices, workshops, etc. as well as free outdoor plot areas for storage of
materials will be given by the Employer to the disposal of the Contractor.

 Sanitary facilities
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing suitable and adequate sanitary
facilities for his site staff, at a position agreed with the Employer/ Employer’s
Representative.
 Health
The Contractor shall take for his staff all necessary health measures. as may be
required by the works and by the statutory provisions of the Local Health authorities.

 Water, electricity and other power

The Contractor shall be responsible for supplying of all temporary water. Electricity
and other power required for the execution of his works. He should give notice and
pay all fees as required by the authorities for such supplies and services. The
Employer will give necessary assistance for electricity connections.