R.G. BUILDWELL ENGINEERS LTD. CIN: - U70101DL2001PLC110503 ‘AN ISO 9001 : 2015 CERTIFIED COMPANY NATIONAL & STATE HIGHWAYS CONSTRUCTION RGBEL/GEN/2020-21/26 To May 25, 2020 The Chief Engineer, NH & Bridges, PWD Dehradun Sub: Widening and Strengthening of existing intermediate/ 2 lane to 2 lane with paved shoulder configuration from Km. 0.000 (design KM 0.000) to Km 16.440 (design Km 18.700) including existing 3.470 km. of Rudraprayag bypass of NH 109 through Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contract in the State of Uttrakhand Ref: Release of Performance Security/Bank Guarantee in proportion to contract work completed by the contractor as per OM, no. Covid 19/Roadmap/JS(HS)/2020 Dear Sir, With reference to the Atamnirbhar Bharat package announced’ bythe Government of India which includes relief to the contractors/developers of Road Sector from the impact of COVID, further relief measures are notified vide OM no. Covid 19/Roadmap/JS(HS)/2020 dated May 18,2020 by Joint Secretary (Highways) in detail. Further in point A-(vi) of the above mentioned OM it is recommended that Performance security provided by the contractor to be returned by the Contractee ( Government Department) as is proportional to the supplies made/contract work completed. We aré thé ‘Contractor Of 'the above’ mentioned project in the subject line, on the basis of the relief recommendation made in the OM , we are submitting our request for release of Bank Guarantee as per following Calculation: a) Contractor Bond Amount b) Work completed as per IPC 14 c) Wok Completed in % d) Bank Guarantee Submitted with the department e) Bank Guarantee to be released (76.70% of (d)) f) Remaining Bank Guarantee with the department: Rs 1,03,55,939 Regd. Office : B-4, 2nd Floor, Vivek Vihar, Phase, Delhi-110095, Corporate Office : 8-30, R.D.C., Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad (UP) - 201002 Head Office : R-13/84, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad (UP) - 201002 Ph. : 0120-4120419, 4121419, 4122419 Fax :0120-2822880 E-mail : info@rgbuildwell.comCIN: - U70101DL2001PLC110503 ‘AN ISO 9001 : 2015 CERTIFIED COMPANY NATIONAL & STATE HIGHWAYS CONSTRUCTION ie R.G. BUILDWELL ENGINEERS LTD. 9) In view of above and the guidelines issued by the Ministry of finance, We request to kindly accord your approval for the partial release of the bank guarantee through a written communication with Yes Bank Ltd, D-12, South Extension Part II, New Delhi with a copy to us, to reduce the amount of the Performance Bank Guarantee no. 069BG01190020003 from Rs 4,44,44,444/- to Rs 1,03,55,939/- considering 76.70% of the work completed . This request is being forwarded keeping in view the following: 1, The implications of this Covid-19 pandemic affecting the company’s financials. 2. To reduce the financial burden on the contractor, as per the directives of the Govt of India. Thanking you and assuring you of our best services at all times. Yours faithfully, CC: The Superintending Engineery NH Circle- PWD, Dehradun The Executive Engineer, NH Division, PWD Rudraprayag The Team Leader- M/s L TELFORD Consulting Engineers Pvt Ltd Enclosure ; 14" Running Bill OM dated May 18,2020 Regd. Office : 6-4, 2nd Floor, Vivek Vihar, Phase, Delh-110095 Corporate Office : 8-30, R.D.C., Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad (UP) - 201002 Head Office : R-13/84, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad (UP) - 201002 Ph. : 0120-4120419, 4121419, 4122419 Fax : 0120-2822880 E-mail : info@rgbuildwell.com14th Running Aecount Bill coma miments (Refer in Page 9290 an 10292) ye ems on en eo Ppt dot nell ress : Mae earravneeprmens 2 Payment (ox Meas Werts The com ASME Sec rane whieh as en \ sed seperate beached. wer ees] | Naina igh Dion PWD RUDRAPRAYAG Sabino: AE Nl PAD RUDRAPRAYAG. | Date ‘WS RLG buiidwell Engineers Lid. {Nite and srngiesing of eiing intermediate! 2 ane wih paved shoulder configuration Pere ape 0000 1 Kin 16.40 esgn Kom 1.700 ined existing 370K | odeaprayo Bans af NH-109 nthe Sate of Vtarabbandon EPC mad 1 Rann Seon ‘Job No (NIE-LOO-UTR 2018-16-48) Proietti wok | ore ara Nas OUCENH & 82016 Date 18.12.2016 Stones rca commer nots 21807 ae Workinprogres, Date ofcompltionof work = 20112019 eat 1 ACCOUNT OF WORK EXECUTED No work (grouped wade Unit) Rate ‘Quantity Payments om he bask of al ‘and “sub-morks of estimate Executed wp-to-| \ ; cu paede_ | see ros | [Widening and Senge 3 ~ b— 4 oad & LEE et 2 be oh eae Km | __ 320527908] Teawo] sor 7720. 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Saran a speci cee i ot uss5c0| elelelelelelelelele ely 2 ing Offer sitar WaT ohio a agin a Checked for Rs. 30323064.00 ‘Accovat Cleth e aahst ato : Pol rat netgear oe z Ahern Carn ni Se Tagen wou Mosty ef Transpon & Highway: Devas Dated Ins person aust ng he pee Scanned by CamScannerNo. COVID-19/RoadMap/JS(H)/2020 Government of India Ministry of Road Transport @Highways ‘Transport Bhawan, 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001 Subject: Atmanirbhar Bharat: Relief for Contractors / Developers of Road Sector Please find enclosed OM No. COVID-19/RoadMap/ JS(H)/2020 dated 18" May 2020 on above mentioned subject. | am directed to say that the aforesaid OM shall be implemented forthwith by issuing generic orders by DG (RD)& SS, Chairman, NHAI and MD, NHIDCL. As far as possible these Instructions shall be applicable to all contracts and discretionary approvals at lower level shall be avoided (Amit Kuffar Ghosh) Joint Secretary (Highways) 18.05.2020 DG (RD) & SS Chairman, NHAI MD, NHIDCL Copy to: “PS to Hon’ble Minister/ Addl PS to Hon'ble MoS/ Sr. PPS to Secretary, RT&HNo. COVID-19/Roadhtap/.JS(H)/2020 Government of India ‘Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (Highways Section) Transport Bhawan, 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001 Dated: 18th Nay, 2020 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Atmanirbhar Bharat: Relief for Contractors / Developers of Road Sector ‘As an integral part of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the following measures are hereby notified for Providing reltef to Contractors/ Devetopers/Concessionaires of Road Sector from the impact of COVID, subsequent lockdown and other measures taken to prevent spread of COVID. 2 curclinistry of Road Transport & Highways, NHAI & NHIDCL will implement the following measures forthwith; A. For all National Highway works being executed under HAM and EPC Models different Agencies. ()Schedute-# condition in Contracts to be relaxed to enable payments at monthly interval for the work completed as per specifications. (i) To allow extension of time to contractors under Farce Majeure Clause due to COVID Pandemic as per instructions in Ref. No. F.18/4/2020-PPD of Department of Expenditure and in accordance with the contract. (iii) Direct payments to approved subcontractors by the Departmental authority towards works done by them wherever competent authority is satisfied that it fs required for early completion of work in accordance with contract. (W)_Expeditious approval of change of scope whenever required and payment to the extent Of work executed as per specification. (v) Waiver of penalty for delay in submission of Performance Security/Bank Guarantee for new contracts entered into during March 2020 to September 2020. (vi) Performance Security provided by contractor/supplier to be returned by the Contractee (Government Department/Agency) as is proportional to the supplies made/contract. work completed as per amendment to GFR 171 issued vide F.18/4/2020-PPD by Department of Expenditure. 8. For all National Highway works being executed under BoT by different Agencies, i) To allow extension of concession period in accordance with the Concession agreement and DOE instructions in this regard onF. 18/4/2020 4i) Provision of revenue shortfall loan at an interest rate not more than bank rate +2% to eligible concessionaire for the amount not covered under relief granted by RBI ili) _Expeditious approval of change of scope whenever required and payment to the extent of work executed, Contd...2.National Highway tolling contract being operated by NHAI, MORTH vide letter no. H-25016/01/2018-Toll dated 25" March 2020 conveyed that the lockdown period and the subsequent prevailing condition of low traffic due to unprecedented COVID-19 epidemic outbreak, may be treated as Force Majeure of the Concession/ Contract, Agreement as per Mintstry of Finance letter no. F-18/4/2020-PPD dated 19th Feb,2020. In view of the Ministry of Finance letter no. F-18/4/2020-PPD dated 19th Feb,2020 and subsequent instructions of MOF with regard to Force Majeure Condition, NHAI fs directed to provide the undermentioned Force Majeure relief to the User Fee Collection Contractors/Agencies by dividing the entire Force Majeure period tn two phases, first phase during the period user fee collection was suspended and second phase due to low trafic count post resumption of the user fee collection due to COVID-19 pandemic. 1" Force Majeure period during suspension of tolling during complete lockdown from 26.03.2020 to 19.04.2020; (i) Waiver of the agreed remittance of the contractor for the period of suspension of user fee collection for the above period. (i) Reimbursement of 75 % of the Administrative @Toll Collection Expenses to be calculated based on fixed annual administrative charges on lane basis as per NHAl procedure, on account of ensuring functioning of ETC systems, security and safety of fee plaza infrastructure during the suspension period Nl. 2 Force Majeure period post resumption of tolling with effect from 20.04.2020 (00:00 hrs) till traffic resumes 90% of the traffic in pre-lockdown period weekly average traffic count. During this period the follovring has to be provided: “ Waiver of the difference between agreed remittance as per contract agreement and the estimated remittance based on the traffic data during the above period a Waiver of penal interest for delayed/short remittances for the above period as per Contract provisions, a Reimbursement up to 50 % of the Administrative Toll Collection Expenses to be calculated based on fixed annual administrative charges on lane basis as per NHAI procedure. 3. A Committee under the Chairmanship of DGRD&SS is being separately constituted which will examine the issues as per specified Terms of Reference (ToR) and recommend to MoRT@H further steps required to be taken to provide relief to contractors, concessionaires and developers in road sector. “This issues with the approval of the competent authority, * 18-05: 20 (Amit Kimar Ghosh) Joint Secretary (Highways) To 1. DG (RD) & SS, MoRTH 2. Chairman, NHAL 3. MD, NHIDCL Cony toto Honble Mostar Adal Sto Hobe S. PPS tn Secretary, RTI