The pre-bid query clarifications given generally directs to the condition prevail in the original documents.

However, some of the serious concerns

which may affect the project execution cannot not be addressed simply by following the prevailing conditions of contract documents. Hence, we further
request your clarification and review on the following matters.

Sl.No. Particulars Query Remarks

1 The replies stated for some relevant queries
are not seemed to be reflected on
Corrigendum 3.
It is clearly mentioned in the Prebid query reply that, it is not
form part of contract agreement. Hence, we request you to
kindly include all the relevant changes and clarification given by
the replies to the corrigendum to avoid any dispute after
execution of Contract.

2 Considering the nature and Volume of work
contractor need to do the construction work
day and night to achieve the progress.
Clarification is seeking for any restriction for
blasting.
The reply to the queries related to the working hour restrictions
does not seem to be completely representing the gravity of
concern. The project itself seeks round the clock construction
procedures and any restrictions from government / other
authorities on working hours may affect project progress. Hence,
we request you to clarify the concerns with blasting restriction
with respect to environmental clearance sought for this project.

3 Power supply needs to be fetched from On enquiry with client officers there arises the need of
nearest power stations for the 33kv substation upgradation to accommodate the high volt
uninterrupted supply during construction and requirement especially for the tunnel project at the two
operation period. identified substations. Also, they clearly state that the substation
upgradation shall not be done since it is solely for a single
project. It is requiring a feasibility assessment of drawing
connections through over or underground mode. It also requires
 coordination and liaison with different government agencies
(more than 5) and these activities are time consuming. There is
no definite plan laid out in tender document which involves
considerable cost. It is impossible to assess this cost by a bidder
in the short time given for the bidding. Hence, Please confirm
and clarify whether the cost in arranging the supply of power at
portal will be borne by the Authority. Or it may be excluded
from the bid cost and considered as per actual cost assessed or
verified by the electricity department.
4 Dumping yards are identified, but the extent It may be noted that, being an ecologically sensitive area, leaving
of land mentioned seems insufficient. This the responsibility to contractor for arranging additional land or
issue is addressed as tender condition prevail managing the muck with the insufficient land provided by the
and bidder shall make necessary client will lead to social and environmental issues those can be
arrangements predicted. Hence, this issue may be addressed properly.