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GOVERNMENT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

IRRIGATION CUM PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Technical Bid (Data Sheets & Specifications for Build & Operate Contract for

”Name of work: Augmentation of WSS Sunni in NAC Sunni Tehsil Suni Distt Shimla HP (Under
AMRUT 2.0).

 SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

Suni is the Tehsil of Shimla District in Himachal Pradesh which is also an important tourist

destination especially during the summers. The population of Suni is about 4548 Four Thousand

Five Hundrad Forthy Eight but during the summer months of May June 2018 there was acute

shortage of water in Suni Town. The sources of the water supply scheme WSS Suni Ghart Nallah.

SATLUJ RIVER SCHEME

DESIGN CAPACITY

It has been proposed to design the water requirement from satluj river to meet the water

considering 2 year construction period.

SYSTEM COMPONENT

Water reservoir in Satluj .

Water treatment plant
Rising Main / Gravity Main.
Pumping Machinery.
Sump well at Gharat Nallah .
Intake Structure
Distribution System
The above components have been derived based on existing conditions at site. Initial

reconnaissance survey was carried out to firm up the conceptual approach of proposed water

supply scheme most of the above system components were derived from the following important

considerations:

Availability of land for the required structure.

Accessibility to the locations of proposed system components.

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Hydraulic flow conditions and layout of the land to incorporate rising / gravity system to the

maximum possible extent.

Availability of Government land against private land to minimize land acquisition efforts and funds.

Ease of operation repair & maintenance activities.

Readily availability of materials nearby markets.

Optimization in design of the proposed components of the scheme.

Techno-economic analysis within the availability alternatives.

3. RIVER INTAKE RAW WATER , WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Primarily the flow measurements conducted at the selected sites, at Satluj river indicated that the

sites are suitable as intake as far as availability of adequate quantum of supply of water is

concerned.

4. WATER TREATMENT PLANT

The conceptual thinking for locating WTP near the source was to subject the major portion of

transmission system to conveying treated supply against the raw water supply in addition the

WTP is also required to be located above HFL of the river from which the water is to be

abstracted for treatment. A suitable piece of land to accommodate the WTP near the intake

works located above the intake works located above HFL of the Satluj river is available.

However, considering the layout of the available land and the head loss in the WTP, it is

recommended to locate Booster stage from the satluj river to augment the source .

TREATMENT PROCESS
Based on the result of quality analysis of the raw water samples, it is evident that the

conventional treatment process is efficient and hence the same is recommended.

In the selection of the treatment plant elements, consideration has been given to the flexibility

in operation, simplicity in functional process and maintenance procedures.

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The main steps in water treatment will comprise.

 Pre sedimentation.

Clarifloculator.

 Rapid sand filtration.

The proposal has been accepted by the competent authority to tap 2.53 MLD water & the

cost worked out to Rs 2484.99 lacs only. The work will be executed under Head Deposit .

Executive Engineer
JS Shimla Rural Division at Suni

GOVERNMENT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

IRRIGATION CUM PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Technical Bid (Data Sheets & Specifications for Build & operate Contract for “Name of
work: Augmentation of WSS Sunni in NAC Sunni Tehsil Suni Distt Shimla HP (Under AMRUT
2.0).and Operation & Maintenance of scheme for five years)

Technical Bid (Specification)

Issued to M/S

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Date of issue / /2023.

No………Date: / / 2023. Issued by

PREFACE TO TECHNICAL BID

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Following are the general terms and conditions which are to be strictly adhered to by the
tenderer / firm while offering the Rates in financial bid during the initial submission of
tender documents at the time of opening of technical bid.

1 All the structures and other elements constructed by the firm/tenderer shall be in
accordance with relevant BIS/HPPWD/HPIPH/JSV specifications.

2 The levels given in the NIT are as per the Data available with HP JSV and same shall be
re-verified before actual execution by tenderer /firm. All the components including tank ,
R/Main Pre Booster Stage, Booster Stage & Ist stage shall be resurveyed and designed
and shall be got approved from the competent authority before taking up execution of the
work without extra cost.

3 CPM and PERT / Time activity bar charts in connection with all civil, mechanical and
electrical components of the project are to be given by the tenderer/firm while submitting
technical bid keeping in view the time schedule of completion of the project.

4 All the civil structures constructed by the firm/tenderer shall be earth quake resistant for
zone V.

5 The Agency should confirm both the levels and layout of the works as per the requirement
of the inter- related structures and design accordingly. No extra payment shall be made by
the Department to the Agency for the extra excavation for the raised structure above
Ground level.

6 The levels given in the documents are tentative as per the presently surveyed Ground
Profile. In case of shifting of the Head works is to be carried out due to any reason, the
Agency shall be bound to carry out all the structural works at the new site and the design is
to be carried out accordingly without any extra claims.

7 The rates for all the items covered under civil works & misc. works shall be for complete
job which includes leveling, fencing, painting, footpath etc. complete.

8 The bearing capacity for soil for all the civil structures shall be got tested by the
firm/tenderer from Govt. approved laboratories / agencies and shall be included in quoted
rates for all the structures. Rates quoted shall be inclusive for all the material which shall be
arranged by the firm/tenderer at his own cost. Sources of procurement of all the materials
used for the construction of the structures shall be as per departmental approval.
Necessary tests for the materials regarding its quality during the procurement and its use in

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construction shall be carried out by the tenderer/firm without any extra cost as per relevant
IS, HPPWD/HPIPH specifications.

9. All capacities for water retaining structure are as per preliminary design as such tenderer/firm
has to submit design as per site condition without any extra cost subject to final approval of
the department.

10 The stairs should be provided to the sump well, delivery tanks and other structures
wherever required up to the top roof level of the structures.

11 The grade of concrete to be used M-30 in water retaining structure conforming with relevant
IS codes.

12 The minimum thickness of all the water retaining structures shall be 150 mm as per
departmental specifications.

13 The pump house shall be designed to house the pumping machinery and allied
accessories. The area of pump house given in the data sheets can be increased/
decreased accordingly. Any change in size shall be measured on square meter basis of
plinth area only and the payment will be made accordingly. Agency shall be bound to carry
out the work as per the approved structures. The payment shall be made to the agency as
per the increased or decreased area in square meters.

14 Plinth area rates are to be mentioned for pump houses.

15 The departmental drawing for all the components appended in vol –III are based on
preliminary drawings evolved by the deptt. As such structural as well as architectural
design & drawings based on site conditions are to be submitted by the tenderer/firm and
got vetted from one of the reputed Engineering Institutes e.g .PEC, IIT Delhi and IIT
Roorki etc. without any extra cost subject to final approval of the department.

16 Technical parameters specified in the data sheets are based on sample design evolved by
the department as such tenderer / firm shall submit structural & architectural design &
drawings based on site conditions keeping in view the

Functionality and good aesthetic appearance without any extra cost subject to final approval of the
department.

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17 The general and technical specification for various components of work have been
elaborated. However, the same shall be read with relevant IS: code with latest
amendments.

18 The tendrer /firm should submit the following without any extra cost:-

(a) The Hydraulic design for each components as per data available in NIT shall be given by
the bidder in three sets each.

(b) Six copies (Five hard and one soft copy) of drawings duly vetted / approved as designated
in the terms & conditions.

19 Depth of the foundation for all civil structures is to be ascertained as per bearing capacity of
soil as per site condition.

20 The pumping machinery includes the pumping and cabling considering the pump house
size mentioned in the tender, any change in the pump house size shall not affect the
pumping machinery cost.

21. The departmental requirement mentioned in the data sheets are for reference of the Agency
only.

22 The sump well, along with the pump house should be designed together for positive suction
only. Generally department considers three meters residual head on ground level near
sump.

23 Layout of works with all components like collection tank/ Sump well, pump house, and
other storage tanks should be designed as per contour plans and the layout be got
approved before the detailed designing.

24 The pump house, staff quarter and chowkidar quarters shall be provided with the electrical
fittings and minimum required illumination with the lighting fixtures, piping wiring and others
accessories.

25 The pump house, Sump well, and other relevant structures shall be aesthetically designed
and in conformity with relevant IS & HPPWD/IPH/JSV Specifications.

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26 The actual length of the pipes required shall be measured by the firm and got approved
from the department before placing purchase order to the pipe manufacturers. Any excess
length purchased by the firm shall not be paid by the department. The surplus material
shall be to the extent as per quantities taken in the B.O.Q.

27 The rate for pumping machinery and electrical motors with actuated valve along with allied
accessories required for safeguarding the motors and as stipulated by Chief Electrical
Inspector of Govt. of H.P. shall be included in the quoted offer.

28 Departmental design for all pumping machinery has been evolved as sample design as
such tenderer/firm has to submit detailed design without any extra cost based on actual
pump sets and motors available with the manufacturer keeping in view all site conditions
and other relevant factors.

29. The contractor / firm shall run and maintain the scheme for 1 year after handing over the
scheme to the department . During this period, only energy charges, rental charges and
user charges of broadband and mobile connection (SIM) shall be borne by the
department during O&M and testing period. The contractor /firm shall be responsible for
the breakdown of machinery/equipment and shall repair all the faults / defect as directed
by the Engineer-in-Charge. After completion of maintenance period i.e. 1 year the firm shall
hand over the scheme to the department in proper working and good condition with
required efficiency and duty conditions, with one year warranty period without any extra
cost.

30 Number of pump sets can be changed subject to final approval of the department.

31 The cost of cable required from HT connection / HPSEB meter to the main switch shall
include in the offered rates.

32 As per requirement of pumping machinery power supply is available at Bus bar so, the firm/
tenderer has the option to quote the pumping machinery and electrical motors
corresponding to above supply.

33 Design for pump shafts, impellers, casing etc. shall be based on water sample report.

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34 The tenderer/firm should submit their offer for all pumping units with automation. The cost of
actuators and its automation accessories for valve shall be covered in the cost of automation.
The cost of valve shall remain with the cost of respective pumping machinery items and all other
structures where valves are required in the SOQ.

35 The renderer will deposit the requisite fee along with test report etc. as required for release
of electric connection as stipulated in the terms and conditions of Supply and Erection of
Pumping Machinery. The bidder shall complete all other codal formalities as per HPSEB
norms.

36 The firm will arrange visit of departmental Officers for inspection of pumping machinery,
pipes for rising main and distribution system in factory premises free of cost.

37 The renderer/firm shall maintain a camp office within the jurisdiction of the project area. For
effective liaison with departmental officers till the completion of project.

38 The pre dispatch inspection by the approved agency shall be done only for pumps,
Motors and pipes, for rest of the equipments test certificates shall be submitted by
the contractor. In case the departmental officers or his authorized representative is
not free the third party inspection can be got carried in his absence. Both inspection
charges will be borne by the firm and inspection will be got done from any of the firms
mentioned below.

RITES

DNV

BUREAU VARITAS

SGS

QSS

39 No need to get the approval of the source for the material except the quarry for sand,
stone aggregate only.

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40 The publication year of various relevant codes and specifications has been mentioned in
subsequent chapters . However , codes and specifications with latest editions with all
amendments shall be applicable.

41 Nothing shall be paid for the maintenance for all the items of project which is to be
mentioned by the renderer /firm during the submission of technical bid However minimum
warranty period shall not be less than one year, from the date of commissioning of the
pumping machinery or 18 months from date of supply whichever is later. However the contractor
shall hand over back the pumping machinery to the department in good working condition and
to the entire satisfaction of Engineer-in-charge after completion of O&M period.

Executive Engineer,
JSV Rural Division at Suni.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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B-1 CIVIL WORKS.

1. Construction of Retaining/Breast Walls: The Retaining walls/breast walls shall be

constructed in Cement Concrete 1:5:10 ( !cement:5sand:10 graded stone aggregate 40mm
nominal size with 15% plum . The size of plum shall be usually be 150mm to 300mm as per
PWD specifications. The Retaining walls/breast walls shall be constructed in Cement
Concrete 1:3:6 ( !cement:3sand:6 graded stone aggregate 20mm nominal size in Plinth and
Foundation.
2. Weep holes: The weep holes shall be of PVC Finolex Type-B (Heavy ) pipe 100mm dia
heavy class , extending through the full width with slope 1:20 towards outer side of
retaining/breast walls.
3. Head Weirs:(a) The base of head weir shall be in cement concrete 1:3:6 ( 1cement:3sand:6
graded stone aggregate of 40mm nominal size and the structure of the head weir shall be in
Reinforcement cement concrete mix 1:1.5:3 ( 1cement:1.5sand:3 graded stone aggregate
20mm nominal size.
(b) Scour Pipes/ Valves : The scour pipe of 250mm dia shall be of MS pipes conforming
to ISI 3183-2007 . The scour valves provided in scour pipes shall be of CI as per IS: 780
Class-I PN 1.6 including brass spindle conforming to IS 2906 class –II complete with M.S.
Flange , gasket, rubber gasket etc.

4. WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Design, construction, testing and commissioning of 2.53 MLD Water Treatment Plant
at Gharat Nallah ( Near Hnuman Temple ) .

1. SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work includes the construction of 2.53 mld capacity water treatment plant capable to
treat the raw water of the quality specified in the basic design data to produce clear water as per
the requirements of latest CPHEEO manual on water supply and treatment. The manual on water
supply include the construction of inlet chamber, raw water tank, Presetting tank, flash mixer,
alum solution mixing tank and dozing arrangement mechanical flocculator, settling tanks, rapid
sand filter complete with back wash arrangement, complete chlorination arrangement with
bleaching powder, clear water tank, plant building for housing chemical store, water testing
laboratory, plant office, toilet, pumps, pump house, piping arrangement, valves,
mechanical/electrical equipment, electric wiring and panel boards drainage sanitation,

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interconnecting paths, site development up to a minimum of 3 mtr from edge of each unit as per
design parameters and specification.

The firm shall submit the detailed hydraulic and structural design and drawings (6 copies ie 5 hard
& 1 soft copy) for each component of treatment plant duly vetted/ approved as mentioned in terms
and conditions, which shall be approved by the department before the work is started. The
design/drawing of the mechanical electrical equipment and wiring etc. along with manufactures
specifications/design also be submitted for approval by the department.

On the completion of all civil, mechanical and electrical works, the contractor shall
test run the plant before handing over the same to department at the cost of the contractor
including the cost of all materials like lubricants, chemicals and labour (skilled and unskilled).
However, electrical charges shall be borne by the department. During this period, the contractor
shall run the plant at full capacity and produce the results specified in the DNIT and as per the
latest CPHEEO standards in the presence of Engineer-in-Charge or his representative. During
this period the daily testing of raw water and treated water samples shall be done as per the
requirements of Appendix 15.9 category II of latest CPHEEO manual on water supply and
treatment. Complete record of the test results and the flow measurements shall be kept during
this period. If the performance of various units of the treatment plant is as specified in
DNIT/CPHEEO manual, the plant shall be formally taken over by the department, otherwise, the
contractor shall make necessary changes/repairs to improve the efficiency of the units/plants.

In case the water / electricity is not available or the department can not run the plant
for some other reasons after completion then the firms shall test the structures/pipes and joints
equipment for proper working and water tightness in the presence of Engineer-in- Charge and the
work shall deemed to be complete. However, the firm shall have to depute at least one trained
persons to impart training for one month on the call of the department. A detsiled operation and
maintenance manual including laboratory test manual shall be (3 copies) supplied by the firm/
contractor.

* 1.2 . DEVELOPMENT OF SOURCE:

a) The scope of work under present tender includes the design, construction, testing and
commissioning of least 2.53 million liters/ day of raw water as specified in the site contour
plan and basic design data. The scope shall include well designed desilting arrangement ,
down stream energy dissipations devices during flash flood / high discharge, suitable
segregated so as avoid direct impact of debris with pumping machinery during high
discharge / floods i/c suitable firm claiming system so as to run the system in allconditions.

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All the construction workshall be carried out as per relevant IS: code/codes specifications
and to the satisfactions of Engineer-in-Charge.

1.3 WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Firms shall submit the unit size /design calculations for all the units along with their technical
offer. All units shall be marked on the contoured site plan. The Hydraulic calculations, hydraulic flow
diagram and process flow diagram from inlet to final out let point/clear water tank shall also be
constructed by adopting exact site levels. Number of units for each component with its shape and
number of compartments (if any) in each unit shall be clearly specified and shown on the plan. The
shape of structures proposed shall not be allowed any change subsequently in the acceptance of offer
unless water supply manual/code requirements necessitate the same. The firm/contractor must see
the site before giving their bid.

1. There should not be any technical /financial conditions, which are at variance with
NIT/common parameters, otherwise offer shall be rejected.

2. The contractor/firm whose tender is accepted shall submit the detailed hydraulic and
structural design and fair copies of drawings (2 copies) for each component of treatment plant
within 30 days of award, which shall be approved by the department. The firm/contractor shall
have to depute his design consultant, if required, for approval of design by the department. The
firm/contractor has also to supply necessary references, codes and standard books and
necessary software, if used in designing and component of plant. After approval of
design/drawings, the contractor/firm has to submit 6 copies of corrected drawings within 15 days
of approval before the work is started. The design and drawings of the mechanical/electrical
equipment and wiring etc. along with schematic and installation drawings of the same with
manufacturer’s specification/catalogue shall also be submitted for approval by the department.
5. The firms/contractors should ensure that the design and construction of various components
shall confirm to general, technical specifications, general conditions, schedule of quantity and
other relevant clauses of the NIT and to the CPHEEO manual of Water Supply & Treatment
(Latest addition) relevant latest BIS Codes, standard reference books based on Engineering
practice subject to the final approval by the department.
6. The detailed proposal shall be as per design parameters and technical specifications
appended in the NIT.

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7. The scope of work includes the provision of proper lighting system including floodlights so as to
look aesthetically good.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS

DESIGN PARAMETERS AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE WORK

Treatment units shall be designed to give clear water 2.53 MLD at clear water tanks. The
units up to settling tank shall be designed by considering 5% wastage beyond which it
shall be 3 %

The Treatment Plant shall consists of following main units and other allied
works such as piping, valves, mechanical /electrical equipments, pumps and electrical installation
etc., The various units of the Water Treatment Plant shall be designed and constructed as per the
design parameters and technical specifications given below:
1. Raw Water Tank: Reinforced Cement Concrete Raw water tank/tanks shall be provided
considering 8 hours storage capacity. Provisions shall be made for manholes, access ladder,
scour, over flow arrangements including bye pass arrangements. The draw pipes shall be
provided with a strainer of perforated cast iron. The bell mouth should be provided at the opening
of outlet pipe. All type of valves and other accessories/arrangements complete in all respects shall
be provided and should be ISI marked and as per CPHEEO Water Supply & Treatment manual.
2. Pre-sedimentation Tank: RCC pre-sedimentation tank/tanks of appropriate capacity
shall be provided by considering surface loading rate of 30cum/sqm /day and a detention period of
4 hours with extra storage capacity for sludge as per CPHEEO manual on water supply &
treatment. The inlet and outlet arrangements shall be designed as per Clause 7.5 of CPHEEO
manual on water supply and treatment. (Latest edition). The arrangement to remove sludge by
hydrostatic pressure shall also be made with proper drainage/disposal arrangements.
3. Inlet Chamber: The inlet chamber for inflow velocity of 0.30m/s shall be provided. A
minimum free board of 150 mm shall be provided. Necessary scour/drainage arrangement shall
also be made.
4. Inlet Channel &Parshall Flume: Inlet channel shall be providing from pre-
sedimentation tank to flash mixer. A Parshall flume with 150mm throat width to act as flow
measurement device with dial type flow meter as per CPHEEO manual shall be provided. The
channel shall have feeding arrangement for alum and lime (parameters and specifications for lime
and alum solution tanks discussed under chemical house) Freeboard of minimum 300mm shall be

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provided. Velocity dissipation device for reducing the velocity before Parshall Flume shall be
provided if required.
A pathway of 0.75meter width shall be provided along the channel. Railing on
both sides of path leading to driving mechanism in the flash mixer shall be provided and its design
shall be got approved from the Engineer-in-Charge.
5. Flash Mixer: The flash mixer/mixers shall be rectangular/square/circular in shape and
shall design for required flow. A detention period of 60 seconds shall be provided. Alum solution to
be fed at the point of maximum turbulence for thorough mixing with raw water and there shall not
be any dead pocket. Each motor/motors of minimum required /designed HP shall be provided.
The mixing assembly shall have stainless steel blades and it shall be fixed in center of the
mixer/mixers. The mixer/mixers as such shall be covered partially. The mechanism for mixing with
least mechanical equipment shall be provided. The motor and gear system installed on platform
shall have cover of CGI sheets so as to give aesthetically a sound look. . The electric system will
be provided in two-almirah type panel boards (one for starter and one for ampere meter, volt
meter, bus bar etc. for each mixer) painted with anticorrosive paint, to save the equipment from
damage due to weathering action. All other provisions of clause 7.4.2.2 of Water Supply Manual
shall be followed, so as to allow the gravity flow to the clariflocculators.
A minimum of 0.75 meters wide walkway shall be provided around the flash
mixer for inspection and maintenance purpose. Railing on both sides of path leading to driving
mechanism shall be provided, its design shall be got approved from Engineer-in-Charge.
Necessary scour arrangement shall also be provided.

6. Clariflocculator: Reinforced cement concrete clariflocculator capable of treating 2.53

MLD of water per day be provided. The unit shall comprise of the following:
i) Construction of chemical house of appropriate area with a ceiling height not
less than 4 meters. The mixing arrangement shall be inside the covered area. The floor of the
chemical house shall be of cement concrete 50mm thick. For alum and bleaching powder mixing,
tanks with motorized stainless steel stirrers shall be provided in each tank complete in all respects
as per instructions and to the entire satisfaction of Engineer-in-Charge.
ii) Reinforced cement concrete flocculator/flocculators with mechanical
flocculation arrangement as per latest CPHEEO manual of water supply & treatment with proper
inlet, outlet and sludge removing arrangements complete in allrespects including all accessories
and valves etc. as per instructions and to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer-in-Charge. The
mechanical accessories shall be reputed make and should be got approved from the department
before installation.

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iii) Providing and fixing interconnecting pipes, valves, manholes and

allied accessories from raw water tanks to the clear water tank/sump well including all accessories
required complete in all respects.
7. Rapid Sand Filters: Minimum four units of constant flow variable head conventional
gravity filters designed on filtration rate of 80 lpm /sqm at normal operation shall be provided.
There shall be suitable arrangement for isolating single unit any time and to evenly distribute the
flow in the remaining units. The inlet and outlet structures should be designed to permit 100%
overload for emergent occasions as per clause 7.6.3.3 to 7.6.3.7 of Water Supply and Treatment
manual. Filter bottom and strainer shall be as per clause 7.6.3.9 of Manual of Water Supply and
Treatment of CPHEEO. No stand bye unit shall be provided.
8. Under drains: The under drains shall be of flanged stainless steel /CI /PVC pipes provided
with a single row of suitably designed holes at the bottom only to serve both for air and water.
Pressure at under drains for wash water should be minimum 5 meters head of water. The loss of
head immediately after washing should not be more than 100mm to 150mm. The under drainage
system should be such that it can be adapted without any structural alteration to the actual
filter media at a later stage, if required.
The design parameters shall be as per the latest CPHEEO manual on water
supply & treatment and relevant IS codes.
9.Wash Water Trough: The location and size of trough shall be governed as per provisions in
CPHEEO manual of water supply and treatment.
The shape size, quality, depth of filter media, comprising of sand and gravel
shall be as per clause 7.6.3.6 and 7.6.3.10 and air wash system shall be as per clause 7.6.3.13(b)
of manual. The minimum depth of filter sand shall be 750mm. The standing depth of water over
filter shall be 1.5 meters. The free board above the water level shall be 500mm.
10.Pipe Gallery: The pipe gallery consisting of a centralized control panel for the inlet and outlet
valves, air scour valves and drain valves shall be provided and all the Sluice valves shall be
operative-able with the hand wheel provided at suitable level for any operations in the walkway
(operating gallery) over the pipe gallery. The pipe gallery shall be covered and roof slab of the
gallery will be provided with shutter finish and grooves at the bottom surfaces as approved by the
Engineer-in-Charge and no other finish will be permitted after removal of the shuttering of the
slab. The gallery shall be well designed to provide adequate space, ventilation, drainage and
easy accessibility to all pipe work and other fittings and properly taking into account the proposed
filter bed as well as future extension of filter bed. There should be a minimum clearance of 0.5
meters between the walls of the filter units, walls of pipe gallery and the walls of the chemical
houses to be used as circulation space. The clear water channel and clear water sump shall be

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lined with glazed tiles and covered by removal pre-cast RCC panels as per the design approved
by the Engineer-in-Charge. Loss of indicators and V-Notches made of brass shall be provided in
each filter unit. Flow control valves shall be provided for each filter unit.
11. Back Wash Water Tank: A RCC back wash water tank at suitable elevation but not on plant
building shall be provided. The capacity of wash water tank should be of 35700 ltrs. Capacity as
per CPHEEO Manual of WS & Treatment relevant IS codes.
RCC staircase or spiral staircase shall be provided to climb up the elevated tank.
12.Wash Water Pump: The supply of wash water will be made by pumping of water to the
elevated wash water tanks of required capacity. Criteria should be as per clause 7.6.3.12 of the
manual of water supply and treatment (latest edition) Two number pumps shall be provided to lift
the requisite quantity of water for back washing in less than 2 hours pumping, one pump will act
as standby & may alternatively work.
CI pipe or RCC drain of suitable size covered with pre-cast slabs to dispose off the back
wash water up to the sludge disposal point shall be provided with intermediate manholes for
cleaning.
13.Air Equipment: For filter clearing, compressed air shall be used direct or through the
adequate capacity air storage tank, from the air blower. The capacity of the air flow shall have the
standard as laid down in the manual of water supply and treatment as per clause 7.6.3.13(b) of
CPHEEO manual of water supply & treatment (latest edition). Two Numbers air
compressors/blowers with motor of suitable designed capacity shall be provided out of which one
shall act as standby for supplying the required quantity and pressure of free air. These shall be
supplied complete with panel board, switchgears and starters etc.
The compressors along with its allied accessories like panel boards and switch gears etc,
shall be housed in plant building, which shall be attached with the pipe gallery.
14. Alum Solution Tanks and Dozer: An appropriate numbers of RCC alum solution tanks of
required designed capacity each lined with acid resistant lining to be approved by the Engineer-
in-Charge shall be provided. Minimum free board of 300mm shall be provided. The tank shall be
housed in chemical house building. The tanks should be positioned such as to provide gravity
flow of solution to the alum dozer and to the flash mixer. Tank should have a platform at least
900mm wide with railing consisting of three numbers 25mm diameter MS pipes supported by
vertical balusters of MS angle or hollow square section of size as approved by the Engineer-in-
Charge provided @ 1.00 meter center to center. The platform should have minimum headroom of
2.50 meters and the top of the tank should not be higher than 600 mm from the platform floor.
Proper mechanical mixing/agitator arrangement shall be provided in each alum solution tank. The
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5% solution. Each tank shall hold the solution for each shift of 8 hours under normal conditions.
All the alum solution tanks should have separate alum dissolving trays of suitable size and clear
water spray arrangement to dissolve the alum from clear water tank. Suitable draining /scour
arrangement for the tanks shall be provided and suitable arrangement from tank to wash water
tank. Constant head gravity orifice dozer for adding alum solution into the flash mixer shall be
provided. The dozer should be of acid resistant material lining and there should be provision in
the dozer to adjust various doses between maximum and minimum alum dose as per the
requirements from the jar test to be conducted by the firm on the raw water during various
seasons of the year. All the metal parts of dozer should be of brass.
15.Lime Solution Tanks: An appropriate number of lime solution tanks for addition of lime
required to maintain the alkalinity level so that water should not only have sufficient alkalinity to
completely react with the aluminum sulphate but also there should be sufficient residual to ensure
that the treated water is not corrosive. Each tank should be of required designed capacity. These
tanks should be provided with a stirring arrangement to keep solution in continuous suspension to
prevent settlement of lime. The stirrers should be of hard wood working manually with the help of
gear system. The dozing system shall be non-clogging type and requiring least attendance. The
feeding pipes should not criss-cross. The chemical solution shall be fed by gravity to the flash
mixer.
16.Clear Water Tank: One clear water tank of capacity as per design shall be provided. The tank
should be covered and outlet pipe should be 150 mm above floor of tank and capacity shall be
calculated between inlet and outlet pipe. All other provisions and necessary arrangements are
required to be made as per Clause 9.5 of Manual on Water Supply and Treatment.
17.Bye pass arrangement: Bye pass arrangement to bye pass each unit shall be provided. Bye
pass arrangement should be either well-covered RCC channel or flanged CI pipes with chamber
at the junction and provided with all necessary valves ISI marked.
18.Laboratory, Laboratory equipments and facilities: A well-equipped laboratory of
appropriate size shall be provided as per clause 15.6 of CPHEEO of water Supply & treatment.
The equipment in the laboratory must be adequate to permit proper analytical laboratory control
of purification process. The minimum equipment shall be provided as per appendices 15.7 and
15.8 of CPHEEO manual of water supply and treatment. All facilities as per clause 15.6.2 of
CPHEEO manual of water supply and treatment shall be provided. The TD’s PH and Turbidity
shall be measured and monitored at WTP.
19. Fencing to Water Treatment Plant & Raw Water Stage: 1.00mtrs high fencing over brick
masonry boundary wall using 1.30 meter high ISA 50x50x5mm posts @ 1.5mtrs center to center
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weighing 9.38 kg/100 meters (minimum) strained and fixed to posts with proper fixing
arrangement. The ISA posts shall be embedded 450mm deep in cement concrete 1:2:4
(1cement: 2sand: 4 graded stone aggregate) with proper fastening arrangement protected using
suitable primer and anticorrosive paint. Levels difference at different points shall be suitably
taken care of so as to look aesthetically good.
The cost of fencing around the WTP shall be included in the cost quoted for this item and
the fencing around the other component shall be paid separately.

1.5 GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF WTP

The work will be executed according to PWD specifications /IS codes applicable. The
general specifications are added for adoption to execution of work: -
1. The concrete shall be machine mixed and vibrator shall be used for compacting
2. Shuttering used for RCC work shall be steel plates.
3. Steel used for reinforcement for RCC work shall be the tested steel M.S. round bars / tor steel
bars as per relevant code of practice.
4. The structural steel shall also be of tested quality and of standard section as per relevant IS
code of practice.
5. Minimum clear cover to steel reinforcement in case of water retaining structures shall be 50mm
on water face and for rests; the covers specified in relevant code of practice shall be followed.

6. Necessary lapping of the reinforcement shall be done as per relevant IS code of practice and
tide with GI binding wire of correct gauge. Welding of reinforcement bars shall not be done. The
Civil Engineering works shall be strictly designed based on IS code of practice of water
retaining/general RCC structure. The safe permissible stresses in steel/ concrete shall be as
specified in the relevant IS code of practice.

7. Minimum thickness of the RCC work in water retaining structure shall be 200mm and shall be of
mix M-30

8. In general the RCC cement concrete mixes by volume given below shall confirm to following
compressive strength of 15cm cube at 28 days after mixing.

Grade of concrete cube strength

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To ascertain the quality and strength of concrete mixes instant cube shall be taken as per PWD
specification and the same be got tested in Govt. laboratory at the contractors cost in accordance
with IS 456 (latest relevant). The result shall be furnished to the department regularly giving date
wise details of cubes taken and tested.

9. The surface of the RCC/concrete work obtained after removal of shuttering shall be smooth
without any combing /honeycombing undulations such that it does not require any plastering.

10. All foundation concrete/lean concrete for various structure shall be in cement concrete 1:4:8
except for water retaining structures where it should be 1:3:6 having minimum thickness of 75mm

11. Stone Masonry work: The work shall be in cement mortar 1:6 ( 1 Cement : 6 Sand)

in building work until unless otherwise specified.

12. Brick work in Lab : This shall be in first class bricks in cement mortar 1:5 in building work
until unless otherwise specified.

13. The Civil Engineering works shall be strictly designed based on IS code of Practice for
Water retaining /General RCC structure. The safe permissible stresses in steel shall be as
specified in the relevant IS code of Practice.

14. Flooring and skirting: This shall be as specified under the particular description of the
units/building as approved by the Engineer-in-Charge.

15. Rain water pipe: 100mm dia concealed cast iron pipes shall be provided to drain out
rainwater from the roof of building. The pipe shall be painted with black bitumatic paints.

16. M.S. Grill doors, windows and ventilators, M.S. grill should be provided made out of 3mm
thick flat iron or square bar to all external windows/ventilators of the building.

17. All steel work including railing etc. and wood work if any shall be painted with primer coat
and two coats of superior quality paints to give smooth finish.

18. Distempering in the required shades as required at site by the Engineer-in-Charge shall be
done by the contractor.

19. Light points and power points with conduct wiring complete as per PWD specification shall be
provided by the contractor for all structures where ever required as required by the Engineer-in-
Charge.

20. All classes of work not otherwise described here shall be executed in accordance with the
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Treatment published by the Central Public Health and Environment Organization New Delhi and
relevant ISI codes with correction slip and amended up to date.

1.6 GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. Consideration for contract: The contract price payable to the contractor shall be
consideration for all and every description of the work executed and performed The plant covered
by contract shall include the complete equipment required for the proposed water treatment plant
described herein and in the contract drawing and shall include all equipment and other necessary
controls for its efficient working and all pipes work, valves with their automatic or manual control
operation arrangement, fittings and other accessories required to make the plant a full , complete
and satisfactory working installation in all respects and complying with the contractors guarantee
as incorporated in the contract agreement for the work.

It also includes testing regarding water tightness of the different components of the
water treatment works and all items of works to make the work satisfactory structure in all
respects complying with the contractors guarantee incorporated in the N.I.T.

2. Drawing and Design: The water treatment plant should be designed for gravity
flow of water through the intake chamber with flow controls, pre-sedimentation, flash mixer,
clariffloculator, rapid sand filter, chlorination etc. The contractor shall submit with his tender, the
preliminary drawing along with the design calculations fixing hydraulic levels of various
components for the complete water treatment plant inclusive of all civil Engineering works. He
should also give all the particulars of the mechanical plant and the civil Engineering Works
required for the complete treatment units. He shall supply along with tender details specifications,
literature and categories etc. of units offered. After the acceptance of his tender, he shall furnish
all necessary calculations and detailed working drawing of the design of water treatment plant and
civil Engineering works and if any error or omission is found in the contractors calculations or
detailed drawings, he shall amend the design and drawings without any extra charges. The above
preliminary drawing and also the detailed drawing to be furnished later shall be deemed to be the
contract drawings and these shall be signed by the contractor and his design Engineer. The
preliminary drawings will be amplified by inclusion of the detailed drawing at the time of signing
the contract agreement. The contract drawings shall also include such additional drawings
including all working drawing to be supplied by the contractor in response to the instructions of the
Engineer-in-Charge from time in the course of progress of construction of the work. The Engineer-

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in-charge shall have the right to make such amendment in the said drawings, as in his opinion
may be necessary during the progress of the construction of the work and such amendments shall
in any way, invalidate the contract.

The contractor within 30 days of the acceptance of the tender or of signing of the contract
whichever is earlier, shall supply to the Engineer-in-Charge six sets of detailed working drawing of
all civil engineering works and water treatment plant showing all piped work including inlet, outlet,
drains and channels outlet flow controls and layout alignment etc. of component units of water
treatment plant and pipe work in connection therewith. All pipe work within the layout for water
treatment plant electric wiring and switches for the plant complete set of makers tools for various
components of the plant will be the responsibility of the contractor. If the Engineer-in-Charge shall
require any other detailed drawing or information relating to the work, the contractor shall supply
the same immediately after receiving the notice to that effect. The detailed design calculations and
drawings shall be approved by the department before the work taken in hand by the contractor.

1.7. TIME SCHEDULE CHART

The contractor shall submit a CPM chart of the entire work within 15 days of issue of
acceptance letter to the Engineer-in-Charge. The same would be discussed by him with the
Engineer-in-Charge and the work then be proceeded further as per approved bar chart or CPM
chart.

The quantity of work to be completed ¼ th, 1/2th or 3/4th of the time shall be
as per this schedule chart. The delay in carrying out the work as per the time schedule approved
in the schedule chart shall involves the penalty as per clause 64.286 A-3 of the printed tender
form of this DNIT.

1. Plans and schedule are subject to alternations during execution and payment shall be made
on the basis of actual work done No compensation what so ever shall be ascertained for such
deviations in the design. No extra payment shall be made of wastage of any kind.
2. The contractor shall make use of any plant and machinery in the interest of speedy execution
of works.

3. The responsibility for safe custody of pipe, mechanical and electrical equipment materials
etc. shall be with the contractor until such time they are finally installed commissioned and handed
over to the department.

4. The contractor or his duly authorized agent shall be present while taking measurement and he shall
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measurement in spite of written notice, the measurement will be taken in absence and no claims what so
ever from the contractor in this regard will be entertained at later date.

5. During the course of execution, protective arrangements shall be made to prevent entry of rainwater
and silt etc. and no claim either for dewatering rainwater or removal of silt or slush in the work will be
entertained.

6. The contractor shall make at his own cost, the provision of ramps etc. for easy movements of
machinery and carts etc. and should remove these ramps at his own cost after the work is completed.

7. If any work or item of work is kept incomplete in any form at the time of taking final measurement, the
Engineer-in-Charge reserved the right to reject the work without payment or if accepted to make payment at
reduced rates as he deems fit and his decision in the matter shall be final.

8. An order book at site of work shall be maintained and the contractor shall acknowledge the orders
given by the Engineer-in-Charge or his assistants and shall carry them accordingly.

9. The contractor shall guarantee his work for a period of one year after the date of final testing and
commissioning of the plant. He shall guarantee that the machinery and plant furnished by him will function
smoothly efficiently satisfactorily and free from noise. If at any time within one year after the date of testing
and commissioning, any part of plant is found not to comply with the guarantee, the contractor shall, at his
own cost and expense, renew or replace or do whatever is necessary to remedy the fault as required by the
Engineer-in-Charge. He shall during the same period repair promptly at his own cost and expense all break
downs or failures due to faulty material or workmanship.

1.8. Electricity and Water Supply: The firm shall have to apply for metered Electricity and water supply
connections and bear the charges during the construction period. However, department shall help in
procuring the same.

1.9. Piping work: All piping inside the plant will be done in M.S./G.I/CI pipes of suitable grade, joints
(Flanged) and bends technically suitable and most economical as per requirement for similar material. All
pipe work shall be laid with necessary supports in dry brick masonry wherever required, brick masonry with
cast iron covers required should be provided for housing wherever required as per direction of Engineer-in-
Charge.

Signature of the contractor

Witness Date

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Annexure – A
1.10. Laboratory equipment and furniture
1. Electronic (digital) chloroscope to measure the chlorine dose/residual chlorine of reputed
make complete with all allied accessories. 1 No.
2. Electronic (digital) PH meter of reputed make complete with one calomel electrode, one
glass electrode with allied accessories. 1 No.
3. Electronic (digital) turbidity meter to measure the turbidity on NTU scale (Nephelo turbidity
meter) of reputed make complete with all allied accessories. 1 No.
4. Electronic Hot air oven of metallic body to work at any temperature up to 2500 C controlled
by thermostat having inside dimensions as 600x600x600mm of reputed make complete with
allied accessories. 1 No.
5. Refrigerator of 250-ltr capacities of makes Godrej/voltas/whirl pool along with automatic
voltage stabilizer of 0.5 KVA of reputed make.
6. Jar test apparatus of reputed make fitted with six No stainless steel blades and shafts with
stand to accommodate six beakers. The electric motor and gear system should be capable of
operating the blades at different RPM Eight No., graduated jars/beakers of Borosil make to
conduct the test. 1 No.
7. Vacuum pump (lab model) for ultimate vacuum up to 0.01 of reputed make with allied
accessories. 1 No.
8. Suction flask 1 ltr. Capacity. 1 No.
9. Electronic (digital) balance housed in a glass box of reputed make to measure up to .1mg
1 No.
10. Electronic/ Magnetic stirrer of suitable size and reputed makes. 1 No.
11. Water distillation plant (electrically operated) capable of producing 4 ltr. of distilled water
/hr. laying borosil glass boiling pans of 5 ltrs capacity reputed make. 1 No.
12. Electronic oven of reputed make having metallic body and internal size 200x200x200mm
with thermostat capable of working at any Temperature up to 250 0C
13. Hot plate 12” dia . 2 Nos.
14. Electronic conductivity meter complete with allied accessories of reputed
make 2 Nos
15. Field water testing Kit having PH Turbidity residual chlorine test of reputed
make. 1 No.
16. Muffle Furnace complete with pyrometer of internal size 150x150x300mm of

reputed make. 1 No

17. Fume cup Board of suitable size 1No.

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18. Centrifuge of reputed make. 1 No.

19. Autoclave of reputed make. 1 No.
20. Incubator Vibator 455x410x610mm 5 to 500 C with voltage stabilizer of reputed make.
1 No.
21. Gas cylinder with regulator ISI mark for laboratory 2Nos.
22. Burner with rubber pipes. 4 Nos
23. GI piping for gas supply from the cylinder to the working shelves with 6 Nos outlets with
valves as per direction of Engineer-in-Charge.
24.CI tripods stand for burner 4 Nos
25.M.S. (Galvanized) buretle stand for conducting volumetric tests. 2 Nos
26.Glass ware ( Borosil make) 2Nos
a). Graduated beakers 2 Nos , each for capacities 100ml,200ml,250ml,500ml,750ml,
50ml, 1000 ml 12Nos
b). Volumetric flasks ( Borosil make) 2 Nos each for the capacities 50ml,
100ml, 200ml, 300ml, 500ml and 1000ml. 12 Nos
c).Burette borosil make) of different capacities min 4 Nos for each capacity. 12 Nos
d). Pipettes borosil make) of 6 different capacities 2 Nos pipettes of each capacity

(1.0ml, 2ml, 5ml, 10ml, 25ml, 50ml) 12 Nos

e). Conical flask ( borosil make) of six different capacities from

100ml, 200ml, 250ml, 300ml, 500ml, 1000ml two of each capacity 12 Nos
f). Silica crucible 4” dia( Borosil make) 6 Nos
g). Petri dishes 4” dia( Borosil make) 12 Nos
h).Memberanefilteration unit of reputed make complete with all allied
accessories 1 set
i). Laboratory chemicals of emerek/Ranbaxy/Hemedia and other consumable like media,
filter, and GEC papers etc. to carry out various test during trial run and training period
of 3 months as per appendix 15.9 category-II of CPHEEO manual on water supply
and treatment Complete Set.
j). Digital dissolved oxygen meter with readability of 0.01 mg /lt. Range of 0 to 20 ppm
of reputed, make complete with allied accessories , like electrodes etc. 1 No.
k).Autoscan microprocessor based UV spectrophotometer with data recorder
of reputed make complete with allied accessories. 1 No.

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l).Kjeldahl digestion unit complete with all accessories reputed make. 1 unit
m)Water bath with 8 holes and dises electrically heated. 1 unit

1.11FURNITURE
Following furniture shall be supplied for use in laboratory and plant office.
i) Steel almirah-4shelves 1980x1010x530mm size 2 Nos
ii) Steel record rack with 6 Nos adjustable shelves 1980x900x380mm size 4 Nos
iii) Office table with three drawers 1200x600x760mm square steel pipe,
and 18mm thick ply wood board top with sun-mica . 3 Nos
iv) Office chair with arms, caned seat and backs made of square pipe. 8 Nos
v) 450x300x450mm high steel made of square pipe 25x25 and 1mm
thick having ply board seat 12mm thick. 4 Nos.

1.12 DESIGN DATA AND SPECIFICATION

DESIGN
BASIC DATA FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT
1. Location: Nauti Khad ( Near Bridge )
II INPUT DATA
i) Ultimate water requirement : 2.53 MLD
ii) Pumping Hours : 16 hours
iii) RL at inflow point for treatment plant. : RL 680.00mtr.
iv) RL at final out flow point of treatment water : RL 650.00mtr.
Description of bench mark :
III CHARACTERSTICS OF RAW WATER
Raw water analysis comprising of monthly average figures preferably

For a full year period covering various seasonal variations in respect

of at least the following.

If the full year data is not available the worst seasonal values may be given:
i) PH values 5.88
ii) Turbidity, NTU Max. 2000 N.T.U.

iii) Total hardness(as CaCO3) 200.4 mg/l Max.

iv) Total alkalinity Below Detectable Limit

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v) Chlorides (as Cl), 13.4 mg/l Max.

vi) Coliforms Organism (MPA) 3 Nos + /100ml
Other additional data, if the water is known to contain constituents which are required to be
removed:-

i) Taste and Odour Un objectionable

ii) Colour , Hazen units, Max. >5
iii) Alugal content -
iv) Iron (as Fe) 39.88 mg/l Max.
v) Manganese as Mn Below Detectable Limit
vi) Fluoride as F Below Detectable Limit
vii) Total solids: 2470 mg/l Max.
viii) Total suspended solids 2272 mg/l Max.
ix) Chlorine demand As per sample
x) Copper (as Cu) 7.5mg/l Max.
xi) Sulphate (as SO4) 112.7mg/l Max
xii) Organochlorine Pesticide Absent
xiii) Heptachlor 0.086 ug/l
xiv) Malathion 0.81 ug/l
xv) Boron 0.9mg/l max

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
i) Maximum temperature & duration 250 to 40 0 C (during May/June)
ii) Minimum temperature & duration: 40 to 120 C (December to February)
iii) Humidity 25% in December & 85 % in August
iv) Snow fall Normal
v) Intensity & duration of rain full July to September & December to February
vi) Total annual rainfall 11.69mm to 565.66 mm ( average)

V LAND AVAILABILITY AT SITE

i) Area in Hect./ sqm :1028.00 sqmt..
ii) Whether sunny or shadow : Sunny
iii) Type of strata and description : Insitu bed rock consisting of shale, silt
stone,
Slate, quartzite and dolomite limestone are seen
very well exposed along nallah & road slopes.

iv) Bearing capacity of soil : To be got tested

by the firm.

v) Ground Water table fluctuation :

vi) Proneness to flooding: No

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1.13. A SUGGESTED LAYOUT OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT INCLUDING FOLLOWING

DETAILS TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE
i) Unit, size and location of Plant structure. : To be supplied by tenderer

ii) Schematics flow diagram showing: -do-

iii) Piping arrangement including bye pass showing the -do-

material and site of pipes as well as section of flow:

iv) Hydraulic profile of the units showing the flow of water. -do-

v) Contour map of the area including provision for future expansion: Attached

vi) Approach roads and water supply facilities for construction purposes: Available

1.14CHARACTERSTIC OF TREATED WATER: Should confirm to the standard as laid down in

the manual on water supply and treatment published by Central Public Health and Environmental
Engineering Organization govt. of India a Ministry of Urban Development.

NOTE:

1. The area is in Seismic Zone No. V as per IS: 1893-1994 and the treatment works shall be
capable of withstanding earthquake intensity as indicated for the area.

2. Hydraulic design of treatment work shall satisfy all the criteria as envisaged in the manual
on water supply and treatment published by CPHEEO/ Ministry of Urban Development, New Delhi
and standard reference books. Construction of components of the works. Shall confirm to
IPH/HPPWD specifications and all criteria laid down in the relevant IS codes (latest Publications)
as on the date of acceptance/approval of drawings.

1.15SPECIAL CONDITIONS
i) The contractor will have to pay token tax to the HPTC for the period in case uses
the departmental trucks on his request for bonafide work according to the rates fixed by the
corporation. The receipt for payment of goods tax to the HPTC will have to be produced by the
contractor to the Engineer-in-Charge at the time of payment for the work.
ii) In addition to hire charges of departmental trucks the contractor will have to pay the
goods tax on approved rates under goods taxation act, 1955 to the Excise and Taxation for the
period departmental trucks/trucks are /is hired by them/him for bonafide use on the work. The
contractor will have to produce necessary receipt in token of having the payment from Engineer-
in-Charge.

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iii) Payment of royalty charges: The contractor will produce certified copy from the
Industries department that the royalty has been paid by him on account of excavation of stones
and sand from other than PWD roads or alternately construction as per the bill quantities shall be
recovered by the department.
iv) Condition relating to the supply of water:

Water required for the execution of work may be supplied to the contractor(s) if the direction of
the Divisional Office on the following condition:-

i) Payment by the contractor @ 1-1/2% of the total cost of the entire work done
under the contract. The contractor (s) shall take his/their own arrangement for water connection
and laying of pipe line from existing main or source of supply. It would be clearly understood that
Govt. do not guarantee to maintain the interrupted water supply and it will be incumbent on the
contractor’s to take alternative arrangements for water or his/their own cost in the event if any in
case of temporary break down in the Govt. water mains so that the progress of his/their work is
not held up for want of water. He claim of damage or required water charges, will be entertained
on account of break down.

No amount by way of commission or otherwise is defected or recovered by the zammadur from

the rates of workmen. :

5. PUMP HOUSES at BOOSTER STAGE, 1ST STAGE & staff quarter .

The plinth area of Pump House and other structures i.e. chowkidar quarters etc.can be increased
or decreased as per final approval of drawing and design by the competent authority. The Pump
House shall be constructed ( aesthetically good and well ventilated) in frame structures with RCC
Columns /beams in cement concrete 1:1.5:3 with steel trussed pre-painted sheet of approved
quality metallic slope roofing with minimum wall height 7.60 mtr for Pump House at. The size of the
Pump House shall be sufficient to accommodate the all proposed Pump sets of required BHP
along with allied accessories with fully SCADA based automation system comprising self activated
/manual operated reflux/sluice valves and allied accessories complete in all respect. The Pump
House shall be constructed to provide positive suction for pumps and it shall also have over head
Gantry for easy movements of Pumps and Motors. Floor of Pump Houses shall have proper
arrangement for drainage/channels and various cables running from panel board to motors and
transformer to panel Boards inside pump house. All the associated civil works including connection
from Sump well through inlet pipe, internal/external electrical wiring and necessary accessories like
tube light, ceiling fans, exhaust fan, HPSV ( high power sodium vapor lamp) etc. Pump House shall
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approach road and should be fenced with boundary walls 23 cm thick Brick masonry and M.S.
Gate of suitable size. The rolling shutters shall be provided to main pump house as per approved
drawings. The land scaping of the pump house complex shall be given by the tenderer /firm have
to submit detail architectural drawings along with structural designs and working drawings without
any extra cost while submitting the technical bid subject to the final approval of the competent
authority.

The Pump Houses shall include automation room, store and toilet for 15 users in Brick masonry/
Stone Masonry wall in C.M. 1:4 and 20mm thick cement plaster in C.M 1:3.

DETAIL SPECIFICATIONS AS UNDER

PUMP HOUSE:
1. The foundation shall be designed as per bearing capacity of soil which shall have to be got tested
from authorized agencies / firm and design / drawing shall be based upon safe bearing capacity
accordingly which shall be got approved from the competent authority before execution.
2. The walls of pump house shall in Ist class, brick masonry in cement mortar 1:6.

3. Detail of Paving and Flooring:. Flooring shall be of Kota Stone.

4. Plastering and coloring washing: 20mm cement plaster in single coat on rough side of brick in
cement mortar 1:4 up to floor to level. Washable Oil bound distemper inside the pump House /staff
quarters and water proofing cement paint outer side.

5. Painting and Polishing :Applying priming coat over new steel and other metal surfaces after
preparing the surface by thoroughly cleaning with ready mixed priming paint brushing red lead/ red
oxide.

6. RCC Work: All the RCC work shall be in Cement concrete in M-30.but not less than 1:1½:3
nominal mix. Structural design and Drawing shall be got approved from the
competent authority before execution.

7. Doors & Windows : All frames & shutter of doors , windows & ventilators shall be of Aluminum
of suitable section with all fittings subject to approval of competent authority with sunshade .
8. Internal Electrification: All electrical fittings such as wiring, main switch of 5 amp and 15 , MCB,
ceiling fans etc of approved make and earthing as per direction of the Engineer In charge.

10. Water & Sanitary Fitting :

Providing and fixing the entire G.I. pipe fitting in Bathroom and kitchen with all accessories such
as concealed valve, angle, valves, shower etc. Providing and fixing VITREOUS CHINA wash down
water closet (Europe type W.C. Pan ) with internal "P" or "S" trap including jointing the trap with C.I.
pipe / ANGLO INDIAN (Universal closet) with system and other accessories of approved make

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such as HINDWARE/CERA MAKE. Providing and fixing kitchen sink with C.I. or MS
brackets 600mmx450mmx15mm= 1No. Providing and fixing VITEOUS CHINA wash basin with single
hole for pillar tap with CI of MS brackets. Flat back 630mmx450mm=1No of approved make.
11. Septic Tank : C/O septic tank of minimum 15 users in pump house. Septic tank
capacity shall be sufficient for 25 year period. All the RCC work shall be inM-30 Design mix.
Structural design and Drawing shall be got approved from the competent authority
before execution.
6. STAFF QUARTER
1. Foundation shall be of RCC 1:1.5:3 concrete mix , laid on hard strata .
2. Main structure shall be of RCC Framed structure in 1:1.5:3.concrete mix.
3. Walls :- Outer wall shall be 23 cm thick & partition wall should be in half brick masonry in cement
mortar 1:4 ( 1 cement : 4 sand )
4. Joinery work:- Doors & windows
a) All frames of doors & windows shall be of Ist class deodar wood.
b) Shutters of doors & windows shall be of Ist class deodar wood .
c) All outer openings shall be of fly wire mesh shutters .
5. Grills : Grills each to be provided in all external windows & ventilators.
6. Wall Finishing ;- Painting on external wall with exterior paint & premium emulsion
on white putty in side of building.
7. Flooring :- Cement concrete flooring 1:2:4 in every rooms & outer floor area.
Antiskid vitrified tiles flooring in kitchen & bath and WC etc.

8. DADO & SKIRTING : 10 cm high skirting as that of flooring in rooms & lobby.
9. KITCHEN :- White glazed tiles ( Kajaria ) up to height of 140 cm .
10. WC :- White glazed tiles ( Kajaria ) up to height of 150 cm.
11. Bath room :- White glazed tiles ( Kajaria ) up to height of 205 cm.
12. CEILING :- AC Sheet 6 mm thick with 2nd class Kail wood frame.
13. STAIR CASE :- Tread & Risers in plain cement.
14. HAND RAIL:- MS Hollow squire /half circular pipe of 14 to 16 gauge.
15. Balusters;- MS solid squire bars 16x16 mm.
16. Sanitary:- Providing and fixing the entire G.I. pipe (Heavy class) fitting in Bathroom
and kitchen with all accessories heavy duty such as concealed valves, angle, valves,
shower etc. providing and fixing VITREOUS CHINA wash down water closet
(Europe type W.C. pan) with internal “P” or “S” trap including jointing the trap with C.I
pipe 100 mm heavy class/ANGLO INDIAN (Universal closet) with system and other
accessories of approved make such as HINDWARE/CERA MAKE. Providing and
fixing kitchen sink with C.I or MS brackets. Flat back 630mmx450mm=1No of
approved make. CI pipes 75mm heavy duty for waste water of kitchen and bath
rooms.
17. Fittings:-CP Brass taps of jaguar or equivalent make.
18. Roofing:-Pre-painted sheets roofing over steel trusses, rafters & purlins. Facia &
Soffits of projections to be finished with MS Black sheets.

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19. Rainwater pipe:- PVC 100mm dia pipes shall be used.

20. Water Tanks:- PVC water storage tank to be provided.
21. Electrical Installation:- PVC insulated copper conductor cable in recessed PVC.
Conduit (Anchor or equivalent make) Child proof sockets to be made. All electrical
fittings such as wiring, main switch of 5 Amp and 15, MCB, ceiling fans etc of
approved make and earthing as per direction of the Engineer in charge.
22. Miscellaneous:- Oxidized MS sliding door bolts 300/250x16mm. Oxidized MS
Tower bolts (Barrel Type) 250/200/150x10mm. Oxidized MS Handles
125/100/75mm. Oxidized MS Hooks and eyes 300/250/150/100mm.
23. Septic tank:- Septic tank of minimum 15 users in pump house and staff quarters.
Septic tank capacity shall be sufficient for 25 year period. All the RCC work shall be
M-30 but not less than 1:1.5:3 nominal mix. Structural design and Drawing shall be
got approved from the competent authority before execution.

7. SUMP WELLS
7.1 SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work under present tender includes the Design, construction, Testing and
Commissioning of different capacities Sump well at different locations as per requirements of
CPHEEO manual of water supply & treatment as specified in basic design data . The tanks shall
include the construction of different components of work as specified in design parameters.
1. Firm shall submit the design calculations of the tank along with their technical offer. The
structure shall be marked on the contoured site plan appended in NIT. The tank shall be
prepared by adopting exact site levels. The shape of structures proposed shall not be allowed
any change subsequently in the acceptance of offer unless water supply manual / code
requirements necessitate the same. The firm/contractor must see the site before giving their bid.
2. There should not be any technical /financial conditions, which are at variance with
NIT/common parameters, otherwise offer shall be rejected.
3. The contractor/firm whose tender is accepted shall submit the detailed hydraulic and
structural design and fair copies of drawings (6 copies ie 5 hard and 1 soft copy ) within 30 days
of award, which shall be approved by the department. The firm/contractor shall have to depute his
design consultant along with soft copy of design, if required, for approval of design by the
department. The firm/contractor has also to supply necessary references, codes and standard
books and necessary software, if used in designing of tank and accessories. After

approval of design/drawings, the contractor/firm has to submit 6 copies of corrected drawings

within 15 days of approval before the work is started.

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4. The firms/contractors should ensure that the design and construction of various components
shall confirm to general, technical specifications, general conditions, schedule of quantity and
other relevant clauses of the NIT and to the CPHEEO manual of water supply & treatment (Latest
addition) relevant latest BIS Codes, standard reference books based on Engineering practice .

5. The detailed proposal shall be as per design parameters and technical specifications
appended in the NIT.
6. Nothing extra shall be paid for any dewatering, if required to be made during
excavation of work.
7.2 DESIGN PARAMETERS AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE TANKS:
The tanks shall be designed to have total capacity as given in the NIT. The tanks should
be covered and outlet should be 150mm above floor of tank and capacity shall be calculated
between Inlet and outlet pipe. Free board shall be kept above top of inlet pipe and shall be
minimum 600mm. All other provision and necessary arrangements are required to be made as
per relevant clauses of latest CPHEEO manual on water supply and treatment and relevant IS:
codes. Given below shall be followed parameters and technical specifications:-

1. Structure shall rest on firm soil of stipulated bearing capacity. The contractor at his own cost
shall be tested the bearing capacity. No extra payment shall be made.
2. The wall and floor of structure shall be of RCC and shall have concrete mix with minimum
specification of M-30 but not less than 1:1.5:3 nominal mix and minimum wall and minimum floor
slab thickness of 150 mm. Design and drawing based on IS codes & relevant manual shall be got
approved from the department and interpretation of the department or various clauses of IS code
& manuals shall be final & binding on the firm.

3. The design & drawing shall be got approved from the department before execution of works.
Following drawings shall be submitted:

i) Layout on contour plan.

ii) General arrangement drawing.

ii) Structural Drawing.

iii) Piping installation drawing.
4. Structure shall rest on lean concrete 1:4:8 cement concrete mix having minimum thickness
of 75mm.

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5. Other provisions and requirements, which have not been changed/amended in these
parameters, shall remain effective.
6. All the pipes with required fittings and valves shall be of GI/GMS/CI. flanged and ISI
marked as per design.
7. The over flow flanged pipe shall be of CI/GI as per design and connected with scour
pipe.
8. Water level indicator 8.50 mtr. Height scale with float etc. shall be provided.
9. Inlet pipes shall be lowered up to floor of the tank and then bell mouthed upward to
avoid
direct strike of waterfall on the floor.
10. Vibrator shall be used to ensure proper and uniform compaction of cement concrete
11. Mechanical mixer shall be used for mixing of cement concrete.
12. Reinforcement shall be free from loose scale dust, rust coats or paint, oils mud or other coatings
that may reduce or destroy bond.
13. The coarse aggregates and sand to be used should be impervious and free from dirt or other
adherent coatings.
14. Suitable provision for stairs shall be made on both sides of the tank i.e. outside and inside for
proper inspection.
15. C.I. Sluice/master/operation valves (with hand wheel) shall be as per IS 780-1969 class-I up to
300 mm dia. (i.e. brass spindle) and as per IS: 2906-1969 class-II for dia more than 300mm.
16. Formwork shall be of steel plate 3.15 mm thick.
17. Ventilation shaft shall be of 100 mm dia GMS with mosquito net @ every 10sqm area

B2-8.RISING MAIN & GRAVITY MAINS

8.1 API / MSERW /GMS PIPES FOR RISING MAIN:-

The firm shall provide, laying in trenches API / MSERW of mentioned dia

and thickness conforming to IS/ISO-3183-2012, IS:1239-1990 (Part-1), (with up-to date ammendments)

specifications capable of withstanding the required test pressure in a random length of 5 to 7 meter . The job

shall includes specials such as tail pieces, bends of required degree and tees etc. in convenient length as

per site requirement and as directed by the Engineer- in - charge of the department. The pipe is to be

jointed using M.S flanged joint 1% of joints and remaining butt welded joints as provided in nomenclature of

item . The cut ends of pipe shall be made beveled. The laying of pipe shall be conforming to IS: 5822-1994

with latest amendments. Laying of pipe shall include all operations such as cutting, welding, jointing etc. and

the cost of fabrication of tees etc. which shall be as per site conditions. The pipes and specials shall have

Zinc coating /Makpolykote /IWL/STP coating as per AWWA Specifications /Codes with up to date

amendments .The joints of the pipe shall be leak proof, smoke proof & coated after butt welding, NRVs &

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scour valves etc. as per IS 6392-1971 to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer-in-Charge of the department..

Any damage to coating shall be rectified without any extra cost by the tenderer/firm. The tenderer shall also

provide and fix various Non return valves and specials suitable for API /MSERW pipes i.e. sluice valves

,scour valves, Air valves, duly ISI marked conforming to relevant IS/ API/MSERW specifications and to the

entire satisfaction of Engineer in charge of the department. The nuts and bolts and welding electrodes shall

conform to IS: 1369-1967 and IS: 814-1967. Rising main shall not be laid underground, except where

not feasible as per direction of Engineer-in-Charge.

8.2. GRAVITY MAIN :-

The firm shall, lay in trenches API / MSERW Pipes of various dia and thickness conforming to IS/ISO-3183-

2012,IS:1239-1990(Part-I) (with up-to date ammendments) specifications capable of withstanding the

required test pressure in a random length of 5 to 7 meters. The pipe is to be jointed docketed/screwed as

provided in nomenclature .The laying of pipe shall conforms to IS 5822-1994 with latest amendments. Laying

of pipe shall include all operations such as cutting, welding, jointing etc. which shall be as per site conditions.

B3 9.Pumping Machinery with automation: The scope of pumping machinery is as per NIT.

10. AUTOMATIC DWLR, BUBBLER TYPE (SW):

PURPOSE

The Automatic Digital Water Level Recorder (DWLR) is to record readings of water level versus
time in storage tanks and the actual level reading should be shown on a LCD display Through a
TELEMETRY SYSTEM specified below .

Conditions and requirements:

. The instrument shall be of such a design that it operates reliably & accurately under the
prevailing environment conditions.

. The instrument shall be easy to operate and maintain.

.All materials on the instrument exterior shall be non corrosive.

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.The recorder zero shall be adjustable to zero of gauge .

. A pressure sensor shall measure the water level through a bubbler system.
. The method of pressure measurement shall compensate for the effects of ambient air –
pressure, by application of a vented gauge pressure sensor or other compensation method.

. The instrument shall have a short settling time, i.e. rated accuracy shall be reached quickly after
re-installation & there shall be no need to wait on site or even return later for readjustment to
accommodate for initial settling drift.

. The instrument shall not need a stilling well or wave and turbulence suppression but shall have a
wave suppression filter implemented in software and / or implemented by the bubbler system.

. All batteries associated with the DWLR , i.e the batteries for normal operation & the backup
batteries, shall be replaceable by the local operator ideally using batteries readily available in India.

. During battery , replacement, the instrument , settings & data shall be retained

.The instrument shall be supplied with the accessories as needed for effective deployment. .

.The instrument shall have an expected technical life time of not less than 10 years .
.The instrument shall be capable to operate at least 6 months without any servicing.
.Calibration data& test certificateshall be part of the delivery DWLR .

.The DWLR shall support adjustable specific gravity over a range of 0.9 to 1.03.

.The water level readings shall be recorded in data logger memory & transmitted through
telemetry to a server .

.Data retrieval & other communication shall be possible through a data retrieval system ( DRS ) ,
i.e a tablet computer or a laptop computer ( to included in the scope of the DWLR Supply ) loaded
with dedicated software.

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.For communication will the DRS , an RS232 C Sr/ a USB 2.0 or better interface shall be available
with optional additional IRDA or Bluetooth technology.

.The delivery shall include compatible cables for connecting the DWLR to the USB port of the
DRS.

.For some DWLR implementation, interface , adapters are needed to communicate with the DRS .
Any necessary adapters , i/c manuals , software, cables, & all other required accessories shall
accompany each DRS , both for communication between DWLR & DRS & between DWLR & PC.

.An error monitoring communication protocol shall be used. The protocol shall ascertain error free
data exchange between DWLR & DRS / PC. The protocol shall function in both direction ,
commands , programmers , water level records & all other data are exchanged under control of the
protocol & data may only be accepted if they are error free.

. The communication protocol shall be based on packet wise data exchanged , the packet shall
be accompanied by a CRC code for checking at the receiving end .Defective or not received
packet shall be retransmitted up on request by the receive end .

. The DWLR shall be capable to measure the voltage of the internal batteries.
. A simple and accurate tool to assess remaining battery life time shall be made available

The tool shall enable proper planning of battery replacement without risk of data loss due to
unexpected battry depletion. The tool may be implemented in the DWLR or alternatively , in the
DRS. The operator may be prompted to enter specific parameters.

. Operators and maintenance manual related to the type & model of the instrument , Shall be part
of the delivery.

. Comprehensive operators and maintenance training for respectively field observers &
instruments specialists shall be part of the delivery.

. The proper functioning of each instrument shall be demonstrated at delivery.

. Specifications :-

The purchasers may execute his judicious discretion in the choice of configuration & options .

PRESSURE SENSOR:

SENSOR TYPE: Vented gauge or absolute with air-pressure compensation.

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MEASURINH RANGE: 0 to xx m water column ( e.g. 0 to 10 or 0 to 20 ) as per schedule of

requirements.

The Schedule of Requirements gives the numbers to be quoted for and their associated ranges
and is attached to this document. The Bidder shall specify for the closest standard range of the
offered product with respect to the required measuring range. The quoted range shall be equal or
larger than there quire drange.

Accuracy

Over all accuracy 0.1% Full Scale

temperature coefficient <0.01% Full Scale/ºC (on water level reading including 50 m
suspension wire)

long term stability 0.1% Full Scale/year

reproducibility 0.05% Full Scale

Note: Overall accuracy, long term stability and reproducibility include pressure sensor, bubbler
system and data logger. As no electronic components are submerged, the electronics, bubbler
system and sensor are exposed to the ambient temperature fluctuations.

The temperature coefficient covers all the combined temperature effects on pressure sensor,
bubbler system and data logger (zero and scale).

The instrument shall maintain the specified overall accuracy over a temperature fluctuation of
at least 60ºC, i.e. whatever the actual temperature coefficient, the overall error shall not exceed
the accuracy specifications as given under the item ‘overall accuracy’.

In case of a separate sensor, the electronics unit shall be field exchangeable without affecting the
level reading beyond the rated system accuracy and such without any requirement for
adjustments to the electronics, e.g. for zero and/or span control. Adjustment in software settings to
accommodate for a sensor replacement is acceptable.

Over load pressure ≥1.5 times Full Scale

Overload pressure is the maximum pressure the sensor can sustain without effect on
calibration upon return to the rated measuring range.

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burst pressure The pressure in the bubbler tube shall under no condition been
exceed the burst pressure of the pressure sensor. During purging,
the pressure sensor should be protected or disconnected from the bubble tube.

over-voltage protection on supply and sensor wires

2. Data logger

resolution of measurement 12 bit A/D converter or better

measuring interval pre-set at 1 hour, adjustable from 10 minutes to 24 hours.

The measuring interval shall be user adjustable, recordings shall be executed at ‘integer times’.
Example, if the measuring interval is 30 minutes, then recording should take place at

00h00, 00h30, 01h00, etc. The first record after initiation of the instrument, should be made at
the first instant of 00 or 30 minutes in the hour.

settling time <15 minutes after commissioning

Upon installation, after submersion, the DWLR including pressure sensor and electronics,
adjusts to the changed temperature, pressure and cable tension; the water level readings shall
settle to the required accuracy within the specified settling time.

date day, month, year in the following format: DD/MM/YYYY with

leading zero’s (01/03/2001 for 1st of March 2001)

time hh:mm:ss (0 to 23 hours, 0 to 59 minutes, 0 to 59 seconds)

with leading zero’s (08:05:07)

The specification given above is only valid for the way date and time are presented to the user and
does not apply to the way the data logger handles these.

recording capacity minimum of 10,000 water level readings.

The recorded data shall also contain an instrument serial number and/or station identification
code and information on date and time of recorded water levels readings. The serial number shall
be uniquely attached to the data logger. The station identification code shall be uniquely
attached to the data logger at installation and shall not be added after data retrieval by user
interference. The memory shall have a ring organisation (endless loop). The memory shall be
protected against accidental erasure by a password or equivalent.

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error marking error code, i.e. –99.999

Out of range data and errors shall be clearly and unambiguously marked and be distinguishable
from valid data. The error mark is an impossible value, which cannot be generated by valid
measurements.

recording resolution 0.001 m or better

memory type non volatile memory or volatile memory

Volatile memory (RAM) shall be protected from data loss by a Lithium backup battery. The
battery capacity shall be sufficient to retain memory contents more than one year after main
power disconnection (removal of the supply batteries).

Lithium batteries

power supply Built-in standard Lithium batteries, like AA, C or D size ideally
readily available in India.

OR

Alkaline batteries

power supply Built-in standard Alkaline batteries, like AA, C or D size ideally
readily available in India

The batteries shall be easily replaceable, in the local workshop by the local technicians, ideally
using batteries readily available in India. The delivery shall include sufficient batteries for at
least one year of operation under the following conditions:

• a recording interval of 30 minutes

• every two months access of the DWLRs for full data retrieval and monitoring purposes.

remaining battery life time indication on DRS and/or calculation scheme

data offload power use capacity for ≥6 full data offloads per annum of rated battery
capacity, e.g. if rated battery capacity is 5 years than ≥30 full
offloads shall be supported in that 5 years.

communication interface USB at DDRS/PC end with optional additional lrDA or Bluetooth

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technology.

The communication hardware between DWLR and DRS and PC shall be suitable for the cable
lengths involved. In case of online monitoring is required, it should support at GPRS
interface.

operating temperature 0 to 60°C.

The operating temperature range specification applies to all components of the DWLR, like:

sensor, cable, data logger, batteries, etc.

built-in clock time keeping better than 1 minute per month

displayed time resolution 1 second

over-voltage protection on all i/o lines, regardless mode of connection during

deployment

Built-in over-voltage protection is required on the electronics unit, in particular on all external
connections, e.g. sensor supply and signal (also on optional sensors, e.g. for water quality),
external power supply and data communication interface.

water level indicator LCD display with 1 mm resolution (optional)

3. Enclosure for pressure sensor and data logger

The sensor electronics, data logger, electronics, batteries and all other electrical
components shall be contained in one or more protective enclosures. The enclosure(s) shall
comply with the following specifications.

All DWLR materials and combinations thereof shall be corrosion proof.

maximum dimension ≤ 250 mm

material FRP, Delrin, stainless steel (AISI 316) or equivalent

ingress protection IP65

operating temperature 0 to 60°C
humidity 100%

4. Bubbler

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pressure system maintenance free mini compressor with precise pressure/flow

regulation on dry Nitrogen gas cylinder.

Maximum tube length ≥120 m

Tube material Nylon, PTFE or equivalent, inner diameter ≥2 mm and ≤6 mm, wall
thickness ≥1 mm

suspension wire stainless steel, Kevlar or equivalent to keep the bubble outlet at

the correct suspension depth

temperature coefficient <15 x 10-6 /°C (longitudinal of suspension wire)

tube length to be specified in m

as per Schedule of Requirements

5. DRS software

The DRS software shall support functions for conversion of the collected data into ASCII
(text) tables, and for efficient visualisation of the time series in tabular and graphical form.

• Graphical axes shall be generated automatically and be manually adjustable. Units

along the axes shall not be awkward but intuitive and easily understandable.

• All axes shall have sufficient graduation.

• The labels along the time axis shall be in sensible time intervals, i.e. hh:mm for relatively
short periods and dates, e.g.: DD/MM/YYYY, for long periods. The same applies for the level
axis.

• The unit-labels shall not cover each other.

• To enhance readability, adequate gridlines, both along time and level axes, shall be
generated automatically by the graphics functions, approximately 5 gridlines per axis.

• The gridlines shall also be user adjustable.

• The user interface shall support efficient functions to select and visualise subsets of the time
series, e.g. a single day or several days somewhere out of many weeks of data.

• Efficient window functions shall be available to visualise the data in the required
resolution, i.e. the level scale shall be user adjustable.

• Software that can only display sample counts or total duration or does not support axis and
grid adjustment is not permitted.

• The DRS software shall support error free transfer of the retrieved data to a PC.

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• Note that in particular, the graphics capabilities are a major reason to apply a palmtop or
Laptop computer as DRS..

6. PC Software

• PC software shall be part of the delivery and will be used in the office, e.g. on a desktop

PC.

• The PC software shall efficiently and reliably transfer the collected data from the DRS to a
PC environment.

• The PC software shall have functions for conversion of the collected data into ASCII
(text) tables.

• The PC software shall have functions for conversion of the collected data into ASCII
(text) files. The tabular data will be imported by other software packages, e.g. for
analysis and presentation in a spreadsheet and for storage in a database.

• The export file format is specified in Chapter 7.

• The PC software shall support the same and more tabular and graphical presentation
functions as specified under DRS software.

7. Standard DWLR text file format

The text file is the intermediate data representation that is used for loading of the data into the
hydrological data base system.

• The PC based software shall have a facility to generate a text file with waterlevel data in the
standardized format.

• The text file formatting function may be part of the standard proprietary PC software.

Alternatively, the function may be implemented in a separate, MS-Windows XP/Vista based

program.

• The text file facility shall be easy to use.

• Only SI-units shall be presented, i.e. m and °C for levels and temperature respectively.

• Non-SI units like feet, inches, °F are not permitted.

• The text file shall have a section with header lines.

• The header lines shall precede the data lines.

• The header lines shall contain instrument serial number, reference level that was used to
convert from pressure head in to water level, applied specific gravity.

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• In case a software wave attenuation filter is implemented, the averaging number and the
sampling interval shall be presented in the header.

• The header may contain other data such as measuring range, station ID, installation
depth, top of casing reference relative to MSL, station co-ordinates and similar data.

• For each specific instrument make and model, the number of the header lines must be
fixed, i.e. all instruments of that make and model shall always generate the same
number of header lines, in the same format.

• The contents of the header lines is for use by the operator but will not be automatically
assessed by the Data Entry Software (SW/GW DES).

• All header lines shall be terminated by a <CR><LF> sequence.

• The data shall be organised in columns

• column 1: date in dd/mm/yyyy

Leading zero's shall be included, i.e. 06 February 2001 will be expressed as 06/02/2001. The
</> character may be omitted, then the format becomes ddmmyyyy.

• column 2: time in hh:mm:ss

Time shall be expressed in 24 hours. The AM/PM representation is not permitted. Leading
zero's shall be included, i.e. 6 o'clock in the morning shall be represented by

06:00:00.

The <:> character may be omitted, then the format becomes hhmmss.

• column 3: water level in metres with millimetre resolution, e.g. 49.640 m.

• column 4: in case temperature is measured then temperature shall be expressed in °C

with 0.1°C resolution, e.g. 32.8 °C.

• Alternative data sequences are not permitted.

• If a parameter can be negative, then a character position for the minus sign shall be
reserved.

• The column separator shall be one of the following: <space>, <tab>, <comma>, or

<semicolon>.

• Only one type of separator may be applied.

• End-of-line is indicated by <CR><LF> sequence.

• All data lines shall comply with this column format, empty lines or intermediate partly
filled lines, e.g. with date and/or time only, are not permitted.

• All columns shall be complete, i.e. each field in a column shall always contain data. If no

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temperature data are measured, then column 4 may be omitted.

• Erroneous or missing water level data shall be indicated by -99.999.

• Erroneous or missing temperature data shall be indicated by -99.9.

Examples of data lines: 30/05/1998 11:00:00 9.875 28.7

30/05/1998 12:00:00 -99.999 28.7
30/05/1998 13:00:00 9.989 -99.9
30/05/1998 14:00:00 10.380 28.8
30/05/1998 15:00:00 10.800 28.7

The four columns contain date, time, water level and temperature data respectively.

Accessories

• bubbler outlet

• tools and spares

• signal, power and communication cables as required for all normal user operations

• 220 VAC ±25%, 47 to 53 Hz, charger for NiCd, NiMH or Li-ion battery pack

Consumables

• batteries

• desiccator for the hydrophobic filter and electronics

• replacement hydrophobic filters for air-inlet (if applicable)

SPECIFICATIONS FOR TELEMETRY SYSTEM

1.0 Telemetry System GSM/GPRS/edge based data transmission system with at least
one year power backup

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The transmission system should be tightly integrated with the DWLR along with compact
remote/field mounted systems consisting of data logger, modem and antenna in one single metal
cast housing (Die Cast Aluminium);

1. The system should be watertight (IP67) and impact resistant;

2. The system should allow easy access into the well for control measurements without
removing complete system;

3. System must be power-supplied by standard lithium batteries for operation time of

minimum one year by one set of batteries (12 transmission per day, 24 measurements
per day) and must be placed in a separate water resistant (IP68) cylindrical container
hanging in the pipe below the main unit or on the surface.

1. The system must have integrated energy management system using free programmable
time slots for measurement and transmission to minimize power consumption;

2. The system must have integrated energy management system using free programmable
time slots for measurement and transmission to minimize power consumption;

3. The connectors should be water-tight (IP67).

4. An alarm notification must be sent by the system via SMS to four mobile phone
numbers through suitable means of communication in case of station component failure.
This includes battery performance and life expectancy.

5. A standard USB communication interface should be available for set up and

configuration and must be easily accessible.

6. All measurement and set up options, data download and programming of data logger
shall also be done by online session similar to all functions at site by direct connection to
a PC or PDA without any difference;

7. Option for Blue Tooth/IR/Wi-Fi interface should be available

8. Data download / retrieval from remote PC Via GSM/GPRS network compatible to 850,
900, 1800 and 1900MHz (Quad Band) under software control. Output of this software
should be in standard ASCII/CSV/XML format.

9. The software should be provided to allow download of data from the data logger on to a
Laptop in the field.

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Software is to be provided to run on a computer at at least five IPH offices which will collect and
store the data from the DWLR network. The software must allow the data reporting from each
DWLR to be managed from the IPH offices NIT

B4 Miscellaneous Work :

1. Yard Lights: Yard lights shall be provided at required locations comprising of

reputed makes, specials and posts etc. complete in all respect.

2. PROVIDING AND ERRECTION OF POWER OPERATED OVERHEAD

TRAVELLING CRANE: The tendered/firm shall have to provide and erect the
power operated overhead travelling crane as per site requirement , 5.0 MT ( 2Nos)
capacity (tested to 7.5 tonnes) single girder ,power operated crane to suit a span of
6.5 meters ( wall to wall) incorporating a Monis balanced spur gear chain pully block
and geared traveled trolley as a lifting and transversing unit fitted with mild steel
calibrated hand chain and high tensile steel load chain to suit 6.00 meters heights
from floor to top of Gantry rail as per drawing including main gantry girder, one motor
for hoisting, one motor for cross traverse, two motor for long travel operated from
floor level for by means of penclent push button stations and any other component
required for operation of the crane, complete.
3. Bulk Water Meters:15mm to 100mm dia Brass water meters of stainless steel class
779/94 Class-A and 80mm to 200mm dia CI Water meter Wolman type magnetic
drive Class-B Flanged and shall be provided Instrumentation to Montior Quailty and
Quailty of drinking Water of Whole System for 5 year.
4. Approach road: Kacha approach road 5/7 mts wide including retaining/breset walls
, x-drainage works at required locations shall be provided
5. Boundary walls: The foundation in cement concrete in 1:6:12, stone masonry up to
ground level in C.M 1:6 and 2nd brick masonry above ground level in C.M 1:6 ,
plastering both sides in C.M. 1:6. Above brick masonry barbed wire fencing of
required height shall be provided. .

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6 Restoration of Road : Laying and Jointing of GI Pipes for Road crossing and along
the road also provesion restoration of roads.

11.STORE ISSUE RATES OF MATERIALS

Sr. No. Material Unit Store Issue Rate Suni Division Remarks
1. Cement Per Bag 372 --
2 Tor Steel Kg 74

11.1 HYSD Steel of grade Fe 415 confirming to IS: 1786-2008 with upto date amendments
shall be procured and used by the Contractor.

12. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR MATERIALS & WORKMANSHIP.

INTRODUCTION :

12.1 This part of the specification sets out the general standards of the materials, workmanship
and project design to be supplied by the Contractor and mention of any specific materials or
equipment does not necessarily imply that such is indulged in the works. The Engineer-in-Charge
shall have power to reject defective parts of parts thereof which do not comply with the
specifications. Such parts shall be laced by the contractor at his cost.

12.2 COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS:

Where reference is made in this specification to a standard or code of practice issued by the Indian
Standard Institution or the British Standard Institution or their equivalent, this shall be deemed to
refer to any of the standard or organization referred to in this specification. Only standards
amended to date shall applicable for reference and where it is not specifically stated, the works ‘or
equipment’ shall apply as per departmental approval.

12.3. STORAGE:

The Cement shall be stored in such a manner as to permit easy access for proper inspection and
identification and in a suitable weather tight building to protect the cement from dampness
and to minimize ware house deterioration. The store of cement shall be kept under double
lock & key ( one key with the firm/contractor & other with Deptt.).

12.4 ERRECTION GENERAL:

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All equipment shall be erected true to the designed level, line and alignment. It
shall be the contractor’s responsibility to see that the alignment of all the components and
equipment of the project is well maintained during the tenure of the contract. All moving, rotating
parts shall be in balance statically and dynamically so that when running at normal to maximum
load, there is no vibration due to imbalance. The entire erection of the equipment shall be as per
manufacturer’s directions, if any. All directive marks like arrow, open close positions of valves,
upper and downward side etc, shall be carefully examined before fixing the instruments in position.
All holes required for fixing the pipes and conduits cable trays, and all other items of project etc.
shall be drilled by the contractor and all fastening and fixing work shall be carried out before the
final plastering is done. The cost of drilling holes and providing fastenings shall be included in the
contract price. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for security against thefts, breakage, etc.
before actually handing over the plant. No extra charge will be paid by the department on this
account.
12.5 DESIGN LIFE:

All materials and equipment shall be designed for long life and shall be suitable for
continuous 24 hours per day operation for prolonged period with a minimum of maintenance and
contractor may be called upon to demonstrate this for any component either by the service record
of similar equipment elsewhere or by records of extensive type tests except for consumable items
such as gland packing carbon brushes etc. which normally required replacement more frequently,
no part, subject to wear shall have a life from new to replacement or repair of less than 5 years of
continuous normal operation and where major dismounting is required to replace a part, such life
shall be not less than ten years.

12.6 METAL WORKS:

All metals used in the works shall be most suitable for the purpose. The equipment
manufactured insteps shall be pre-painted or coated by the manufacturer to give a standard finish.
All metal work assembled in the plant shall be thoroughly cleaned degreased, dried before

painting. All parts subjected to hydraulic pressure tests shall be painted after the tests are
successfully carried out. Generally four coats concerned surface shall be applied. The coats shall
be of different shades of distinguish them from each other.

12.7 WELDING:

In all cases where welds are liable to be highly stressed the contractor shall supply to the
Engineer before fabrication commences detailed drawings of all sleds and weld preparation

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proposed. No such welding shall be carried out before the Engineer in charge of HPIPH
department has signified his approval of the details proposed. No alternations shall be made to any
previously approve detailed of weld preparation without prior approval of the Engineer in charge of
HPIPH department.

Welders shall be qualified in accordance with the requirements of appropriate section of Indian
standards. All tests, if required, shall be carried out in the presence of the Engineer in charge of
HPIPH department by the tenderer /firm at his own cost.

12.8 CASTINGS:

All cast iron shall be of standard Greg close- quality to appropriate Indian standard or
better. The structure of the castings shall be homogeneous and free from non-metallic inclusions
and other injurious defects. All surfaces of castings which are not machined shall be smooth and
shall be carefully fettled to remove all foundry irregularities. Minor defects not exceeding 12.5
percent of total metal thickness and which will not ultimately affect the strength and serviceability of
the casting may be prepared by approved welding techniques. The Engineer in charge of HPIPH
department shall be notified or large defects and no repair welding of such defects shall be carried
out without prior approval. If the removal of metal for repair should reduce the stress-resisting
cross section of the casting by more than 25% (percent) or to such an extent that the computed
stress in the remaining metal exceeds the allowable stress by more than 25 percent then that
casting may be rejected.

Casting repaired by welding for major defects shall be stress relieved after such welding. on
destructive tests will be required for any casting containing defects whose extent cannot otherwise
be judged or to determine that repair welds have been properly made.

12.9 FORGING:

All major stress-bearing forging shall be made to a standard specification which shall be
submitted to the Engineer in charge of HPIPH department for approval before work is commenced.

They shall be subject to internal examination and non destruction tests for the detection of flaws
and shall be heat treated for the relief of residual stresses.

The name of the maker and particulars of the heat treatment proposed for each such forging shall
be submitted to the Engineer in charge of HPIPH department. The Engineer in charge of HPIPH
department may inspect such forging at the place of manufacture with a representative of the
contractor.

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12.10 NUTS, BOLTS, STUDS & WASHERS:

Nuts, bolts, studs and washers for incorporation in the project shall conform to the
requirements of the appropriate Indian or other approved standard. Nut sand bolts for pressure
parts shall be of the best quality bright steel machined on the shank and under the head and nut.
Bolts shall be of sufficient length so that on thread shall show through the nuts when in the fully
tightened conditions. Fitted bolts shall be a light driving fit in the reamed holes they occupy. Nuts
shall have the screwed portion of a diameter such that it will not be demanded in driving and shall
be marked in a conspicuous position to ensure correct assembly at site. Washers, locking devices
and anti-vibration arrangements shall be provided where necessary and shall be subject to the
approval of the Engineer in charge of HPIPH department. Where bolts pass through structural
members, taper washers shall be fitted where necessary to ensure that no bending stress is
caused in the bolt. Where that is a risk of corrosion, bolts and studs shall be designed to that the
maximum stress in the bolt and nut does not exceed half the yelled stress of the materials under all
conditions. All bolts, nuts and screws which are submerged in water shall be made of nickel-
bearing stainless steel.

12.11 TOOLS:

A Complete set of necessary special tools and test equipment shall be supplied by the
Contractor to enable any erection dismantling or testing to be carried out on any part of the project,
whether of an electrical, mechanical or any other nature during the life of the project and shall be
listed separately. The tools shall not be used for the erection of the equipment’s being supplied
and must be handed over to the Engineer in charge of HPIPH department in a completely new and
unused conditions. The tools provided shall include wrenches, grease guns band any other special
tools, gauges, test rigs, jigs which may be required during the life of the project.

12.12 PAINTING:

All items of metal work shall be thoroughly washed dried., cleaned, degreased before
application of any paint.

Normally the initial coats shall be applied in the manufacturer’ shop. After arrival of the equipment
on site, the same shall be inspected and damaged portions shall be cleaned and given the primer
and under coat of similar paint. After erection all metal work shall be painted as follows :

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(a) Surface painted with red oxide of iron primer or with oil based under coats shall received two
under coats and one finishing coat of an approved oil based paint.

(b) Bituminous painted surfaces shall receive two coats approved bituminous paint.

(c) Galvanized surfaces shall be primed with chromate primer followed by two under coats and one
finishing coat of approved oil base paint.

(d) All indoor parts, instruments and electrical equipment shall be chromium or copper nickel
plated.

The following Table gives the nature of surfaces and paints to be used.

The Contractor shall study and follow this property.

12.13 Surface Treatment

1. All railings, Mild steel ladders, pipes Galvanization and two coats of for water supply,
flooring etc. approved oil approved shades

2. Submerged metallic parts and their Bituminous paint projections above water level

3. Metal parts above water level Approved oil paint of approved shades.

4. All indoor fixtures parts, instruments Chromium or nickel plating.

etc. Equipment, panels, etc.

The contractor shall clearly indicate the surface treatment for all metallic parts of the plants in the
schedule of particulars in details

12.14 PROTECTION AND PACKING FOR TRANSPORTATION:

Before any components or equipments of the project is dispatched from the manufacturer’s
works it shall be properly prepared and packed and the contractor shall give the Engineer at least
fourteen days notice that preparations are to commence. Prior to dispatch all components or
equipments of the project shall be adequately protected by painting or by other approved means
for the whole period of transit storage and erection, against corrosion and incidental damage,

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including the effects of vermin, sunlight, rain, high, temperature and humid atmospheres. All the
components or equipments of the project shall be packed to withstand rough handling in transit
and all packing shall be suitable for storage including possible delays in transit. The contractor
shall be deemed to have included in the Schedule of process for all materials and packing cases
necessary for the safe packing, conveyance and delivery of the components or equipments of the
project. The flanges of pipes, valves and fittings shall be protected by wooden disc. Attached by
means of service bolts (which shall not be used at site) or by other approved means. The sleeves
and flanges of flexible couplings shall be handled by wire containing rubber rings. Bolts and other
small items shall not normally weight more than 500 kg. gross weight. No one pack or bundle shall
contain items of project intended for incorporation in more than one section of the works. All items
of project shall be clearly marked for identification against the packing list. Every crate or package
shall contain a packing list in a water proof envelop. A duplicate copy of the packing list shall be
sent by post to the Engineer in charge of the department. All crates, packing etc. shall be clearly
marked with a water proof material to show the weight and where the slings should be attached
and shall also have an indelible identification mark relating them to the packing lists.

12.15 ALLOWANCES FOR WASTAGE:

The contractor shall supply as specified and to the satisfaction of the Engineer in charge of
the department reasonable excess quantities to cover wastage of those materials which will be
normally subject to waste during erection, commissioning and setting. to work.

12.16 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:

The contractor shall provide an adequate supply of approved fire extinguishers and refills
for the works in this regards he shall consult the Engineer in charge of the department as to the
suitability of the appliance which he proposes to supply.

12.17 FIRST AID FACILITIES:

The Contractor shall provide complete that first aid facilities for this staff (and others) till the
date of the handling over the works. The facilities shall be fully available on the day of the
commencement of erection of the plant.

12.18 LIGHTING:

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The contractor shall ensure that any structure or installation provided by him in adequately
designed to minimize damage to the works from lighting. Lighting conductors shall be designed in
accordance with the latest edition of the appropriate Indian Standard core of practice.

12.19 PIPES AND PIPE WORK:

Pipes carrying chemical solutions or suspensions or gases shall be selected according to

the properties of pH of the chemical. Jointing shall be kept to a minimum. All flexible pipes shall be
supported on walls etc, to avoid sagging. Drain cocks shall be provided to empty the pipes
wherever necessary. All pipes work and fittings etc, shall conform to the arrest revision of the
appropriate Indian Standards and shall be to a class in excess of the maximum pressure they will
attain in service including any surge pressure and shall be supplied by an approved manufacturer.
Proper indication colour code shall be provided as per the standard practice, in consultation with
the representative of as Engineer in charge of the department. The pipe work installation shall be
so arranged to office or dismantling and removal of pumps or other major items of equipment. All
pipes shall be tested at the manufacturer’s work at twice the working head or 1 .5 times the
maximum work head whichever is great.

The internal surface of al pipe work should be thoroughly clear before an during erection and
before the pipe work is placed commission. All underground pipe lines shall be properly painted as
per the standard practice. All type of pipes and joints shall also comply with the relevant Indian
Standards or equivalent non standard specials shall be avoided. Steel pipe work shall process for
all materials and packing cases necessary for the safe packing, conveyance and delivery
galvanized steel pipes shall confirm to the proper Indian Standards. Lining of all pipe line shall be
carried out as per the contract drawings and pipes in trenches shall be laid to uniform inclination
and supported on a bed of granular material prior to testing and back-filling and the contractor shall
be responsible for setting that the work is carry out efficiently.

12.20 VALVES:

All valves to be supplied and fixed in the project shall be of ISI marked only. All valves in
Pump House shall be designed for automated operation. These will be tested at the
manufacturer’s shop and such test certificate shall be provided on demand. All packing glands
shall permit replacement of packing while the valve is on lines. All valves shall have open/close
rotational directions marked clearly on the wheels.

Manual operation of valves shall be possible against the maximum unbalanced head, gearing
being provided as necessary. Sluice valves shall be given gun metal faces and guides and shall
not be installed in an inverted position. It shall be possible either to remove replace or condition the

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valves seats and to remove the gates without removing the valves from the pipe work. For this
purpose, suitable flange adopters may be provided. Butter fly valves shall have high nitrate rubber
seats preferably metal reinforce, unless otherwise specified and shall be installed in the pipe work
in such a manner that they can easily be removed from the line for dismantling and replacement of
the rubber seats. The non-return valves on the main pump delivery branches shall possess high
speed closing characteristic with minimum shock on closing where the valves are required to be
operated electrically, actuators, shall be sized to guarantee valve closure at the maximum possible
differential pressure across the valve. Each actuator shall be supplied complete with installation
instructions and wiring diagrams and sufficient spare parts. Valves used on chemical line shall be
manufactured of materials suitable for the purpose and to withstand the corrosive and aggressive
action of the chemicals concerned. Each valve or its operation equipment shall bear an approval
name plate stating its function. All operation spindles, gears and head stocks shall be provided
with adequate points for lubrications.

12.21 WEIGHING SCALE:

The weighing scale shall be of platform type, consisting of compound levers, platform
goods, receptacle and coupled to a dial type indicator. The design manufacture, testing erection
and commissioning of the weighting scale shall conform to the latest revision of the relevant IS
Code. The platform shall be capable of accepting concentrated loads and shall be provided with a
locking arrangements which will permit replacement of the load continuously on it without its weight
being transferred to the levees and the measuring system.

12.22 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL OF THE PROJECT

12.23.1 GENERAL:

The following parameters are to be monitored on sample to sample basis in the plant laboratory ;

a) Quantity of water.

b) Quality of water.

c) Head loss through the system.

d) Quantity of chemicals.

The contractors are requested to note that instrumentation and control system shall be so
designed, manufactured and installed as to ensure the highest standard of operational reliability.

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The contractor may be required to produce proof of reliability in past operation or in type testing. All
instruments are to be simple and sturdy. Maintenance shall be facilitated by designing the
instrumentation and control system to use the smallest number of different designs or instruments
and components. All measuring instruments shall be installed in accordance with the
recommendation or instruction of the instrument manufacturer for the particular application. Tile
contractor shall give the details of instruments offered for monitoring and control of the entire plant
including control panel details.

12.23.2 QUANTITY OF WATER:

Digitally displayed flow meter installed at the works inlet . The indication is to be monitored to the
filter control room where a similar on line shall be provided. Digitally displayed flow meters shall
also be installed at the outlets of individual storage tanks, Sump wells . The range of the flow
meters at the inlet shall be between 0 to 500 ltrs / sec. & for individual unit the range shall be
determined by the meters & the format for maintaining the record shall be detailed out in the
instruction manual.

12.23.3 QUALITY OF WATER:

The following parameters are to be monitored in the plant laboratory ;

Raw Water : Turbidity , pH

Settled Water : Turbidity, pH

Total aluminum as Al (mg/l)

In order to collect samples for testing necessary piping from the collection points to the laboratory
shall be laid. so that all samples can be collected in the laboratory itself. The various collection
points are specified as per relevant IS specification. All the chemical equipment’s and apparatus
shall be provided as specified in the Chapter No.4 works ancillaries and section No.10 works
laboratory.

12.23.4 TESTING COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE

12.23.5 INSPECTION AND TEST AT MANUFACTURER’S PREMISES:

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SHOP TEST:

All the components and equipments of the project shall be liable to inspection and testing before
dispatch at the manufacturer’s premises or workshop to see that they confirm with the
specifications. The relevant test certificate shall accompany the supply. Some of the equipment
may have to be tested when installed in position as may be deemed necessary or required by the
Engineer in charge of the department who reserves the right to be present in all testing, whether
conducted at the manufacturer’s workshop or at site. No materials shall be delivered to the site
without inspection having been carried out or waived in writing by the Engineer in charge of the
department to participate in testing. For project commissioning, tests and trial runs, schedules
suggested and agreed upon by the Engineer in charge of the department shall be followed.

12.23.6 TESTING OF THE PROJECT - GENERAL:

The Contractor shall carry out tests of all the components or equipments of project and shall
supply two copies of all tests results to the Engineer in charge of the department. All tests shall be
carried out to the approval of the Engineer in charge of the department who if necessary may
require the tests to be repeated, postponed, or modified as may be necessary to ensure that all
items of the project conform with the contract. A reasonable notice shall be given by the contractor
of his intention to conduct all such tests so as to enable the Engineer in charge of the department
to make all arrangements for the tests such as supply of water, chemicals or power, etc. is to be
arranged by the tenderer/firm. After delivery or after testing, any components of the project fails to
achieve its intended duty or otherwise proves defective, it shall be modified or altered, replaced as
per the approval of the competent authority of the department and retested and re inspected as
required by the Engineer in charge of the department at the expense of tenderer.

12.23.7 ERECTION AND CONSTRUCTION STAFF:

The contractor shall provide adequate numbers of approved Senior Engineer to supervise the
construction and erection of all components and equipments of project. In case of a foreign firm
based overseas the contractor’s representative shall be thoroughly conversant with the project
details. The contractor shall also provide sufficient man power skilled in civil, mechanical electrical
and instrumental engineering, with such skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled labour as are
necessary to ensure completion of the various section of the contract in the time required. The
contractor shall not remove any supervisory staff or labour from the site without prior approval of
the Engineer in charge of the department. The contractor should make every effort to phase civil
works so that sections of the works are substantially completed to a stage where erection of all

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components and equipments of the project can commence, to suit the programme. The contractor
shall be responsible for setting all the components of project, equipment and pipe work to the line
and level required. After erection of any item of project and its associated equipment has been
completed it shall be offered to the Engineer in charge of the department may require the tests on
completion to be conducted. Where the equipments have not been supplied by the Contractor, the
manufacturer’s recommendations for installation of the same shall be strictly adhered to and any
defects developing due to faulty installations and/or erection during start-up or during a period of
one year from the date of final acceptance shall be rectified, remedied or made good by the
contractor at his own expense. The Contractor shall check all electrical items of project for correct
phasing and insulation resistance. Motors and control equipment shall be dried out and checks to
the insulation resistance shall be carried out at regular intervals.

12.23.8 TESTS ON PIPE WORK, VALVES, ETC.

The contractor shall carry out the final tests on all pipe work, valves fittings etc.as per IS
specifications. Any defect found there in shall be repaired immediately. The contractor shall also
carry out all other tests required either by himself and/or the Engineer to approve all the
equipments of the project, and to comply with the control systems and processes, all pumps, all
motors, gantry cranes and hoists, air compressors/blowers instruments, chemical metering
devices, feeders, gauges and all components of the project over the full range of operating
conditions.. At the commencement of the commissioning of the project, the same shall be put into
operation under manual control and subsequently any automatic control equipment shall be
completed, tested and brought into operation. During commissioning, the contractor shall supply all
labour to supervise, operate, to keep in operation, adjust, test, service, repair and to do all things
necessary to keep the plant running along with the chemicals and power whether it is operation on
water only with output to waste or with chlorine into supply. This shall include for the provision of
such labour on a 24 hour a day basis during the testing periods and for such other periods of
continuous operation as theEngineer in charge of the department may consider necessary. The
commissioning of all project shall be completed during the commissioning and trial run period of 4
months or as decided by the competent authority of the department. The tendering contractor
should note that the commissioning period may be extended by the Engineer if this proves
necessary. The contractor will bear necessary expenditure for commissioning and trial run period
of four months as decided by the competent authority of the department. The contractor shall
maintain, on site, a record book in English of all tests carried out and will hand over a certified copy
of the same to the Engineer in charge of the department at the time of completion of the works.

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12.24 DISINFECTION:

Prior to commissioning all the components and equipments of the project, the contractor
shall disinfect that particular section. He shall disinfect the entire work such as tanks, pipes,
channels, etc. with water containing 50 mg/I of chlorine to the

satisfaction of the Engineer in charge of the department. In case any part of the work requires to
be retested or contamination may have taken place due to some reason or the other, the
contractor shall repeat the process at his own expenses.

12.25 COMMISSIONING AND TESTING INCLUDING TRIAL RUN FOR

ONE MONTH:

A month or as decided by the competent authority of the department prior to the start of
commissioning, the contractor shall submit to the Engineer in charge of the department, after
consultation with in a programme for the period of commissioning and tests. Commissioning shall
commence after, entire items of the project has been inspected to the satisfaction of the Engineer
in charge of the department. During the commissioning period, the contractor shall employ a
commissioning representative who shall be a qualified Engineer or Chemist and who shall instruct
the Engineer in charge of the department if all aspects of the operating procedure.

12.26 TESTING ON COMPLETION:

Commissioning tests which shall be deemed to be the “Tests on completion “shall be of 8

consecutive days should be provision of water fail or other matters interfere outside the
contractor’s control, for such number of broken days as the Engineer in charge of the department
may commence till the previously mentioned tests and inspections have been completed to the
satisfaction of the Engineer in charge of the department. The contractor shall allow for
commissioning tests to be conducted at any time during commissioning without extra charge under
the contract. The tests of completion shall show that the plant can fulfill all the mechanical,
electrical and process requirements of the specifications.

12.27 TAKING OVER THE PROJECT:

Following final inspection and when the competent authority of the department is satisfied that the
entire works have been completely constructed, supplied, erected, tested, commissioned and
painted, all incomplete operable and reliable order, and when all specified test certificate
documents and memos are supplied, the Engineer will issue a “Taking over” certificate, until such

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certificate is issued the contractor shall be responsible for making good any damage occurred to
the project, however caused. A taking over certificate defines the start of the maintenance period
but its issue does not relieve the contractor of these obligations to complete commissioning.

12.28 MAINTENANCE PERIOD AND THE CONTRACTORS OBLIGATIONS

The contractor shall employ the required Engineer, Chemist, Technical Staff, skilled labour,
unskilled labour etc. for the maintenance and repairs, renovation, instruction and advise testing of
raw water and treated water quality during the maintenance period on the basis of 24 hours
operation and maintenance for a period of 3 months or as decided by the competent authority of
the department for trial run and commissioning. All other costs for material establishment and
security cost will be borne by the contractor.

12.29 COMMISSIONING AND TRIAL RUN PERIOD

CONTRACTORS OBLIGATIONS:

a) Supply the labour, materials power and material for all routine maintenance and renovation of
the work.

b) Provide a scheme of training H.P.IPH operators during running maintenance.

c) Instruction to H.P.I&PH operators in the maintenance and renovation of the work.

d) Advice on the operating of the works.

e) Carry out maintenance repairs of defects immediately.

During the period running maintenance (Trial Run) the working hours of the contractor shall be 24
hours daily.

The Contractor shall include in his tender

(a) for work during working hours as designated above and (b) for any work of maintenance,
repair, adjustment or testing outside such hours as called for by the Engineer. In the event of any
emergency arising the contractor shall place his services and labour at the disposal of the
H.P.I&PH Department at any time. Nothing extra shall be paid for above contractor obligation

12.30 INSTRUCTION MANUALS:

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During the delivery of all major items of project to site, the contractor shall deliver draft
operation and maintenance manuals from original manufacturers/vendors along with oiling and
maintenance schedule in duplicate applying to the project without any extra cost. The manuals
shall be accompanied by wiring and erection diagrams which show how all the components and
equipments of the project is to be erected, how it operates, and how it may be maintained. A
collection of manufacture’s descriptive leaflets will not be acceptable in satisfaction of this clause.

During erection, commissioning and testing, the draft operation and maintenance manuals and
diagrams are to be checked against the project and amended as necessary to relate accurately to
the plant as installed. Certificates of taking over of project will not be issued until such time as the
requirements of the two preceding paragraphs above have, in the opinion of the competent
authority been adequately fulfilled. Twenty copies of the amended and corrected manuals and
drawings relating to each item of the project (16 in English and 4 in Hindi) shall be printed on A4
size sheets and bound in suitable loose-left binders and provided at the commencement of the
period of running maintenance.

12.31 TRAINING OF PERSONNEL:

The contractor shall arrange for training of the personnel in charge of the O&M of the project
throughout the trial run period of as specified by the competent authority without any extra cost.
There shall be a continuous training period, the contractor shall provide a work training office
whose sole duties shall be to advise the O&M personnel on the operation and maintenance of the
project and to instruct, on a full time basis. The aforesaid personnel on the operation and
maintenance of the work, the civil, mechanical, the electrical and chemical plant and the
instruments and systems of the project at his own cost.It is clarified that two persons of the
department shall be trained by the contractor during the last three month of O&M period.
Those shall be imparted training about O&M of pumping machinery and automation system

13. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR CIVIL WORKS.

13.1 SCOPE:

The scope of work for the tenderer/firm under the contract for civil works shall include all civil
construction works like excavations, foundations, pump house, trenches, all water retaining
structures including those of, storage tanks, piping etc.

13.2 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION:-

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The tenderer/firm shall and construct all civil works in accordance with the Standard IS,
HPPWD,HPI&PH specifications. The Contractor can offer any standard construction methods and
design except where specific requirements mentioned hereafter subject to final approval of HPIPH
Deptt. Without any extra cost. The shape of the various structures and elevations shall be such as
to give a neat and pleasant appearance to all the components and equipments of the project. The
departmental design is based on preliminary findings as such tender /firm have to submit detailed
design based on site conditions keeping in view functionality, structural stability and aesthetic
appearance without any extra cost subject to final approval of the department.

13.3 EXCAVATION:

The items of excavation will include all lifts, leads within limits of treatment site, dewatering
shoring, wherever necessary refilling around completed structures and the excavated stuff is to be
disposed off by the contractor up to all leads and lifts as directed by Engineer in charge of the
department. In case, roads are dug up for any purpose whatsoever, the contractor shall reinstate
the same at no extra cost.

13.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CIVIL WORKS:

The item ‘Material’ shall mean all materials and article of every kind whether raw, processed or
manufactured and all components of equipment of project of every kind to be supplied by the
contractor is for incorporation in the works. Except as may be otherwise specified for particular
parts of the work, the provisions of clauses in ‘Materials and workmanship’ shall apply to materials
and workmanship for any part of the works. All materials shall be new and of the kinds and
quantities described in the contract and shall be at least equal to approved samples. As soon as
practicable after receiving the order to, commence the works, the contractor shall inform the
Engineer of the names of the manufacturer / suppliers from whom he proposes to obtain any
materials but the shall not place any order without the approval of the Engineer which may be
withheld until samples have been submitted and satisfactorily tested. The contractor shall keep the
Engineer informed of orders for and delivery dates of all materials.

13.5 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SAMPLES:

The contractor shall submit to the Engineer in charge of the department samples of the materials
to form parts of the permanent work, sufficiently before the commencement of work, sufficiently
before the commencement of work within 15 days or as decided by the competent authority of

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issue of orders, so that necessary test can be carried out for the approval of the Engineer in
charge of the department before using/ordering any such material at site. Samples of the following
basic materials be submitted from each source of supply, and from each consignment, if materials
are differing from one consignee to the other, free of cost by the contractor.

i) Stone/Bricks - 10 Nos.

ii) Fine Aggregate Sand - 0.05 cum.

iii) Coarse Aggregates:

a) Size 10mm & below - 0.05 cum.

b) Size 20mm to 40mm - 0.05 cum.

iv) Pea Gravel - 0.05 cum.

v) Lime (Dehydrated) - 0.05 cum.

vi) Water for construction purpose - 5.00 cum.

vii) Timber, tiles, sanitary & water - supply items electrical items.

13.6 PROVIDING MATERIALS FOR TESTING:

The contractor shall afford at his own cost necessary facilities in providing the requisite materials to
undertake tests for quality of materials and workmanship and other assistance that may be
required by the Engineer in charge of the department including transport of the test specimens to
the Laboratory referred to above.

13.7 MATERIALS TESTING:-

Testing of all materials to be used in the project of the quality of finished items shall generally be
done in the laboratory approved by the competent authority of the department and all testing
charges shall be borne by the firm/contractor.

13.8 MATERIAL TEST:

The following tests shall normally be carried out on a routine basis.

i) Sieve analysis of course and fine aggregate to be used for concreting and also for mortar in
plaster and masonry work.

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ii) Moisture content in the fine and coarse aggregate, bulk age of sand fine aggregate.

iii) Determination of fines, and deleterious materials in the course and fine aggregate.

iv) Workability test of the concrete by means of slump concrete.

v) To determine the crushing strength, absorption and efflorescence of bricks.

vi) Water tightness for the water retaining structure.

The above tests will be done on routine basis as per provisions of IS, HPPWD

per specifications of HPI&PH Department and explanatory notes during the construction period.
Whereas other tests of materials and workmanship shall also be done if desired by the Engineer in
charge of the department. These are as follows.

viii) Chemical tests of aggregate (fine and coarse) to determine the sulphate, chlorides
and other detritus materials present in the aggregate.

13.9 SUPPLY OF MATERIALS:

All materials required for the works shall be arranged by the contractor Himself but source of
procurement for all the material is to be approved from the competent authority of HPIPH
department before placing order.

13.10 ELEVATION & ARCHITECTURE:

All the structure shall have good aesthetic and imposing elevation and architecture. The tendering
contractor shall therefore, enclose details of the elevation of the building along with their offer
without any extra cost. The elevation has to be approved by the Engineer in charge of the
department. RCC fins, windows, boxes, pebble dash/roughcast plaster, Grills should be proposed.

13.11 GENERAL TREATMENT:

The external faces of the super structure shall be furnished with cement paint of quality and shade
approved by the Engineer in charge of the department. All internal faces shall be treated with oil
bound distempers and ceiling shall be applied with white wash. The roof slab shall be provided

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with five course water proofing treatment as specified. All the edges of chajjas, weathers heads
canopies and slab projections hall be provided with thwarting or drip molding.

13.12 SAMPLES & TESTS AND MATERIALS:

The contractor shall submit samples of such materials as may be required by the Engineer in
charge of the department and shall carry out the specified tests and directed by the Engineer in
charge of the department the site, at the supplier’s premises or at a laboratory approved by the
Engineer. Samples shall be submitted and tests shall be carried out sufficiently early to enable
further samples to be submitted and tested if required by the Engineer in charge of the department.
The contractor shall give the Engineer at least seven days notice in writing of the date of which any
of the materials will be ready for testing, or inspection at the manufacturer/ suppliers premises, or
at a laboratory approved by the Engineer in charge of the department.

13.13 STANDARD:

Materials and workmanship shall comply with the relevant specifications and explanatory notes of
IS, HPPWD, HPI&PH Department. All materials used in the permanent works shall be of the best
quality of the kind and to the approval of the competent authority of the department. Any materials
or workmanship not covered by the above specifications of Department shall comply with the
relevant Indian Standard (with up to date amendments) current at the thirty-first days of December
of the year proceeding the Tender date, unless more recent amendment is specified hereinafter or
with requirement is specified authoritative standard approved by the Engineer which shall not be
exceeding in the opinion of the Engineer than the corresponding standard quoted herein.

13.14 SAND FOR USE OF MASONRY WORK & IN PLASTER:

Sand to be used for use in masonry and in plaster shall confirm to IS. HP I&PH, HPPWD
Department specification.

13.15 COURSE AGGREGATE FOR CONCRETEWORK:

For manufacture of concrete (ordinary with nominal mix or controlled concrete specification by
strength) the coarse aggregate shall be as obtained from the crushed stone (machine broken)
bromide grit shall not be used. The coarse aggregate shall be of hard strong durable stone and
generally comply with the requirements of IS specifications Absorbent coarse aggregate shall not
be used. The aggregate shall be free from laminations and free from clay films and other adherent

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coatings. They shall contain no harmful material to effect adversely the strength or durability of the
concrete or in the case of reinforced concrete to attack the reinforcement. All aggregate which are
not perfectly clean, shall be washed in clean fresh water to the satisfaction of the Engineer in
charge of the department. The maximum quantities of deleterious materials in the aggregates, as
determined in accordance with IS:2386 (Part II) ‘methods of test for aggregates for concrete shall
not exceed the limits given in relevant IS codes .Unless otherwise stated all coarse aggregate in
reinforced concrete shall be graded aggregate of 20mm nominal size.

13.16 BUILDING BRICKS:

Specifications for building bricks shall be as per IS specification.

13.17 WATER FOR CONCRETE OR MORTAR:

Water for mixing concrete or mortar and for curing must be clean and free from saline or
deleterious materials and must be fit for human consumption. Such water shall generally comply
with the requirements of clause 4.3 of IS: 456- 2000.

13.18 TIMBER:

Specifications for line, shall be as per IS, HPPWD,HPI&PH specifications.

13.19 PLYWOOD:

Specification shall be as per IS, HPPWD, HPI&PH specifications.

13.20 PAINTS:

Painting shall be as per IS, HPPWD, HPI&PH specifications.

13.21 BUILDING HARDWARE:

Specifications for line, shall be as per IS, HPPWD, HPI&PH specifications.

13.22 SITE CLEARANCE & DRESSING OF SITE:

The work on site clearance and dressing of site shall be done in accordance with IS, HPPWD,
HPI&PH specifications. Surface dressing shall be measured in square meters. Unless otherwise

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specified in the bill of quantities no separate payment shall be made for dressing within 10 meters
distance on all sides of the structures. This shall deem to be included in the items of contract. No
payment shall be made for the clearance of site except and dismantling of existing structures and
its removal which shall be paid separately as per provision of the contact.

13.23 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS:

All requirements herein for the disposal by the Contractor of materials arising from the site
clearance or from excavation are the proCPMy of HP I&PH Department and shall be disposed off,
or preserved and deposited as directed by the Engineer in charge of the department.

13.24 SITE CLEARANCE GENERAL:

All areas of the site marked on the drawing for clearance of from which materials is to be
excavated or upon which filling is to be deposited shall be cleared to the extent required by the
Engineer in charge of the department of all buildings, wall gate, fences and other structures and
obstructions and/or all bushes. Hedges trees stumps roots and other vegetation except for
preservation materials so cleared shall so as far as suitable be preserved and stacked for further
use but shall otherwise be burnt to ash or disposed off at the site as directed by the Engineer in
charge of the department.

13.25 TREES:

As directed by the Engineer, trees shall be uprooted or cut down as near to the ground levels as
possible branches and fallings shall be removed and burnt to ashes or disposed off at the site.
Useful timber shall remain the proCPMy of the Government of Himachal Pradesh and shall be cut
in to suitable length and transported at the Government stores (at site as per direction of the
Engineer).

13.26 STUMPS:

Stumps and roots whether existing or remaining after tree falling shall be uprooted where directed
by the Engineer, be grabbed out and disposed off the site. The resulting hole shall be filled with
approved materials deposited in 225mm layer and completed to the same dry density as the
adjoining soil.

13.27 FORESTRY REGULATIONS:

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The Contractor shall familiarize himself with all HP Forestry rules and other rules and regulations
governing land clearance including the special requirements for forestry areas and shall carry out
his work in strict compliance with all such requirements.

13.28 EARTH WORK IN EXCAVATION:

The work on earth work in excavation shall be done in accordance with HP I&PH IS

Specifications. Before the surface of any part of the site is disturbed or the works thereon are
begun, the Contractor shall take and record levels of any such part, in the manner specified as
agreed with the Engineer in charge of the department, in the presence of the Engineer in charge of
the department and such levels when agreed by him shall form the basis of measurements.

13.29 EXCESS EXCAVATION TO BE MADE GOOD:

The Contractor at his own expenses shall if directed, remove from the site all materials resulting
from excess excavation and shall make good the same with such kind of fill materials or in such
class of concrete as may be reasonably required by the Engineer having regard to the
circumstances.

13.30 EARTH WORK IN EXCAVATION (GENERAL)

The whole of the excavation in foundation trenches in any materials met on site i.e. soil, gravel,
rock old foundation etc. of work shall be carried out to the widths, lengths indicated on the
drawings approved from competent authority. Excavated materials shall be deposited away from
the edge of excavation as directed by the Engineer in charge of the department.

The Contractor may carry out these excavations by any method (except blasting of rock) he may
carry out these excavations by any method (except blasting of rock) he consider most suitable
subject to any stipulations contained in the contract

13.31 SHORING:

The Contractor shall provide to the satisfaction of the Engineer in charge of the department, all the
timbering or other approved supports and shall shore the sides of excavations in such a way as will
be sufficient to secure them from falling and to prevent any movement.

13.32 DEWATERING:

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The Contractor shall provide for the purpose of excavation under water, all the necessary
dewatering equipment, like well point system pumps, pipes, conduits etc. and make necessary
arrangements for proper drainage of the pumped water from such system and its easy disposal of
water to other areas. The Contractor shall engage the dewatering equipment is such a way that the
excavated pit should always remain dry while the excavation and concrete work up to ground floor
level are going on. The dewatering process shall be carried out till the concrete in works as
mentioned above has set sufficiently and as directed by the Engineer in charge of the department
and nothing extra shall be paid for this work.

13.33 REMOVAL OF SURPLUS EARTH:

The surplus excavated materials shall be removed to all distances from the site as directed by the
Engineer in charge of the department.

13.34 EARTH WORK IN FILLING:

Earth used for filling in trenches, sides of foundation and under floors, etc. shall be free from stone,
shingle or boulder not larger than 75 mm in any direction, salts, organic or other foreign matter.
Normally excavated earth from same area shall be used for filling. However if such earth contains
deleterious material, salt-peter each etc. the same shall not be used. All clods of earth shall be
broken or removed.

13.35 COMPACTION:

The space all around the foundations, pipes, and drains in trenches shall be cleared of all debris,
brick-bats etc. The filling shall be done in layers not exceeding 15 cm. Each layer. Each layer shall
be compacted in such a way so as to achieve a minimum 95% of maximum laboratory dry density
as obtained by proctor. Compaction equipment as per IS:2720 (Para VII). Each layer shall be laid
only after the proceeding layer is ensured about its Compaction as per above and to the
satisfaction of the Engineer. Earth shall be rammed with iron hammer where feasible and with the
butt ends of crow bars where rammed cannot be used. Special care shall be taken that no damage
is caused to the pipes, drains and masonry in the trenches below.

13.36 FILLING UNDER FLOORS:

In case of filling under floor, the finished level or filling shall be kept to slope, intended to be given
to the floor. In case of filling with sand, the sand to be used, shall be clean and free from dust,
organic and foreign matter as per IS, HPPWD, HPI&PH specifications. Sand filling shall be done in
a manner similar to earth filling in plinth as specified above except that consolidation shall be done

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by flooding with water. The surface of the consolidated sand shall be dressed to required level and
slope.

13.37 CEMENT CONCRETE:

GENERAL:

Cement concrete (plain or reinforced) as used in the works shall comply with the requirement of IS/
HP I&PH, HPPWD specifications except in so far as these are not altered or modified by specific
stipulations as given in the specification here in. Design of civil engineering structures should be
based on the following IS code of the latest edition including amendments as in -

i) IS:456-(2000) - for plant and reinforced work not in contact with water.

ii) IS:3370 (Part I to IV) for concrete and structures for storage of liquids.

iii) IS:875 latest code for practice for structural safety of building loading standard.

iv) All other relevant Indian standards.

13.38 INGREDIENTS OF CONCRETE

All the materials required for the manufacture of cement concrete shall comply with the relevant
specifications of basic materials as given above. No materials other than the essential ingredients
(cement, sand aggregates and water) should be ordinarily used in the manufacture of concrete. No
admixture (for imparting and special characteristics to the concrete) shall be used without special
direction from or permission of the Engineer in charge of the department. Tests of determined
strength of concrete as actually obtained in the works shall be as per IS:456-2000. A record shall
be kept of the time and date of placing concrete and the approximate quality placed together with
other relevant specifications of basic materials as given above. A record shall be kept of the time
and date of placing concrete and the approximate quantity placed (together with other relevant
details) in each portion of the structure. This record shall be in duplicate by the Contractor in the
form and manner to be decided by the Engineer in charge of the department. The Contractor shall
submit a record promptly to the Engineer in charge of the department who will accept the same
after verification and retain one copy. The other copy being returned to the Contractor. All field
specimens of concrete shall be properly numbered and dated. A reference of such specimen with
their identification numbers shall be included in this record of concreting.

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13.39 MIXING OF CONCRETE:

The different ingredients for concrete may for the purpose of correct proportioning measured either
by weight or by volume. If the ingredients are measured by weight, due allowance must always be
made for the weight of water that may be present in the sand and the coarse aggregates. If the
ingredients done by volume gauge boxes corresponding to the proper quantities of sand, coarse
aggregate must be used. All measurements must be carried out in such a manner that the
proportions of the materials may be easily and readily checked. As the volume bulking of sand may
vary from day to day and different parts of the same day on account of varying moisture content
fresh tests for bulking shall be carried out with sand to be used and the amount of bulking allowed
for in the field mix so as to keep the actual content constant throughout. Whatever may be mode of
measurement adopted cement shall always be measured by weight one bag of 50 kg being taken
as 0.347 cubic meter. The aggregate in each batch of concrete are to be so proportioned as to
contain full bags of cement. Mixing of concrete is to be done in machines to be approved by the
Engineer. No hand mixed concrete will be allowed Water is to be added but not exceeding the
amount as mentioned in IS 456 unless otherwise specified elsewhere to obtain proper workability
so that the mixture may flow readily round all the reinforcement and into every part of the moulds.
The workability shall be measured by the amount of slump. The total water content in each batch
of concrete shall always be kept constant at the amount previously determined by experiments.
The quantity of water to be actually added may, therefore, very depending on the moisture
contained in the aggregates. The water cement ratio shall be maintained for various mix design of
concrete as per IS codes.

13.40 TRANSPORTING, PLACING & COMPACTING CONCRETE:

Concrete shall be handled from the place of final deposit as rapidly as practicable by methods
which will prevent the segregation or less of the ingredients. It shall be deposited as nearly as
practicable in its final position to avoid re handling or flowing. Unless it is specially permitted by the
Engineer, concrete shall not be dropped freely from a height of more than two meters. Before
placing the concrete, the moulds shall be cleaned of all shavings, pieces of wood or other rubbish.
When placing the concrete the fine materials must be carefully worked against the moulds so that
the face of the concrete shall be left perfectly smooth and free from honey combing upon the
withdrawal of the moulds. Any defect in this respect must be dealt with the Contractor as directed
by the Engineer, without any extra charge thereof. Where concrete is deposited against stone
work, brick work, or any surface likely to absorb moisture such surface must be well watered
immediately prior to deposition of concrete. Depositing concrete under water shall not be allowed

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without specific, permission from Engineer. The method of concreting to be adopted in such cases
shall have to be previously approved by him. During placing and also immediately after deposition,
the concrete shall be thoroughly compacted by ramming spreading etc. Until it has been made to
penetrate and fill all the spaces between and around the reinforcement bars, around embedded
fixtures and into the corners of form work in such a manners to ensure a solid mass entirely free
from voids. In addition to usual ramming and spreading the concrete shall be vibrated by
mechanical vibrators. Over vibration of wet mixes shall be avoided. Vibrators shall be so operated
that the vibration is evenly distributed that throughout the entire mass of concrete when immersion
type of vibrators are used that shall be withdrawn gradually particular care being taken to see that
now hollow pocket is left behind in the concrete. The use of vibrators may be depended with only
for concrete of mix leaner than 1:2:4 and in case of concrete under water. It is imperative that all
concreting operations be done quickly as well as efficiently, and adequate number of bands must
therefore be employed to ensure this. Concrete shall be placed and compacted in its final position
before setting has commenced and shall not be subsequently disturbed. Concreting shall be
carried out continuously up to construction joints. Any rest period such as fore meals shall be
subject to the approval of the Engineer or his representative. Even then concrete shall not be
stopped entirely but carried on slowly during the rest period by engaging a small skeleton gang for
the purpose. All concreting should be so programmed as not to necessitate work of night. If for any
reason concreting becomes imperative the Contractor should obtain previous permission of the
Engineer or his representative and make proper lighting arrangements to his satisfaction.

13.41 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS:

All construction joints in slabs beams and other horizontal member are to be formed as per details
in the tender drawing. The positions where such construction joint may be made shall be removed
and the surface of the concrete, while still soft, shall be swept with a stiff broom or scrapped with a
tool such that same of the coarse aggregate are left projecting upwards. Moreover, if so directed
by the Engineer or his representative, keys shall be formed for horizontal joints as per direction.
When fresh concrete has to be laid against as already hardened surface (As in the case of a joint
formed against a temporary Board), the latency is to be removed by chipping so as to expose
sound concrete. The chipping is to be done every time carefully so as to remove the latency but
not to disturb or damage the sound concrete. In all cases, of vertical or horizontal joints, the
surface (from which the latency has been already removed) shall be thoroughly cleaned. The
bending surface shall then be kept wet for at least one hour before placing new concrete sufficient
time shall be allowed for surface wetness to disappear just before placing new concrete. The
surface should then be damp, but slightly absorptive. Just before placing new concrete, a layer (8

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to 10 mm thick) of mortar composed of the same proportion of cement to the consistency of this
paste shall be placed on the surface.

13.42 PROTECTION & CURING OF CONCRETE:

The Contractor shall adequately protect freshly laid concrete from rapid drying due to strong
sunshine, drying winds etc. and also from running surface water and shocks. During the first ten
days after deposition, the concrete shall be kept thoroughly damp by suitable means as per
directions of the Engineer or his representative. Watering during this period required or the
purpose of curing shall be continued daily (Sundays and holidays included). The Contractor may
adopt one more of the following methods for curing and protection of concrete.

a) By water sprays in continuous operation.

b) By covering with Hussein or similar absorbent material, frame, kept constantly wet.

c) After through wetting, by covering with layer of water proof, fabric kept in contact with the
concrete surface.

d) By the application of an approved non standing liquid curing membrane which is either self
removing or easily removed following the curing period and which has a seventy five percent
moisture retention standard. The liquid shall be applied to form surface immediately after stripping
the form work. Liquid curing membrane shall not be used in surface where latency is removed and
aggregate exposed to provide a satisfactory bond for placing further concrete or mortar screeds on
surface where the Engineer is of the opinion that the appearance of the concrete surface will be
affected.

Any concrete which gives below standards test results becomes severely damaged due to
cracking shows excessive honey combing and exposure of reinforcement of exhibits any fault
which, in the opinion of the Engineer, seriously impairs its functions, may be declared defective
concrete. Such concrete shall be cut out, removed from the site and replaced by fresh concrete of
the specified quality at the Contractor’s own expenses. Alternatively the

Contractor shall carry out whatever other remedy the Engineer may reasonably require having
regard to all circumstances. Subject to the condition that structural safety is not impaired and
architectural concept does not hamper, the tolerance in dimension of R.C.C. members shall be as
specified in the drawing by the designer. Whenever these are not specified, the permissible
tolerance shall be decided by the Engineer, if necessary, When tolerance in dimensions are
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a) If the actual dimension of R.C.C. members do not exceed or decrease the design dimensions of
the members plus or minus tolerance limit shall betaken for the purpose of measurements.

b) If the actual dimensions exceed the design dimensions by more than the tolerance limit the
design dimensions only shall be measured for the purpose of payment.

If actual dimensions, decrease more than tolerance limit specified, the actual dimension of the
R.C.C. makes shall be taken for the purpose of measurement and payment. Expansion joints shall
be provided as shown in the structural drawings or as directed by the Engineer.

13.43 WATER STOPS AND JOINT FILTERS:

Where proprietary names are given in the drawings, they shall be interpreted only as reference of
quality and do not oblige the Contractor to use the produce specified. However, all water stops and
joint filters shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer and applied in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Rubber water stops shall include a centre bulb and shall have a tensile
strength of not less than 20.7 Me/M2 and elongation break of not less than 300%.Water stops shall
not be exposed to direct sun light for long periods. Before being concreted in water stops, it shall
be cleaned of all foreign material. Concrete shall be fully and carefully compacted around the water
steps so that no voids or pours concrete remain. Where the concrete is reinforced adequate
clearance between water stops and reinforcement shall be maintained so as to permit compaction
of the concrete. In case of roof slabs, the top surface shall be finished even and smooth with
wooden trowel, before the concrete begins to set. Immediately on removal of forms, the R.C.C.
work shall be examined by the Engineer before and defects are made good.

a) The work that has slugged or contains honey combing to an extent deter mental to structural
safety or water tightness in case of water retaining structures or architectural concept shall be
rejected.

b) Surface defect of a minor nature may be accepted. On acceptance of such work by the
Engineer, the same shall be rectified as follows:

Surface defect with frequent repair when forms are removed usually consist of bulges due to
movement of forms, ridges at from joints, honey combed areas, damage resulting from the
stripping of forms and bolt holes.

Bulges and ridges are removed by careful chipping or toiling and the surface is then rubbed with a
grinding stone. Honey combed areas, bolt holes shall be rectified as per direction of the engineer-
in-charge.

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No additional payment will be made for treatment indicated above and shall be covered by the
rates quoted against the relevant items of the bill of quantities.

13.44 TESTING OF CONCRETE:

During the progress of construction preparation test specimen, curing and testing of concrete shall
be conducted in accordance with IS: 1199 and IS:516 and other relevant Indian standards to
determine whether the concrete being produced complies with the strength requirements as
specified. At least one slumps test shall be carried out for every compressive strength test carried
out or as directed by the engineer in charge of the department. Size 15cm. Cubes shall be made
for each 10 cubic meters or portion thereof or for each poured grade of concrete. This number may
be increased at the direction of the Engineer. Six specimens shall preferably be prepared from
different batches three being tested for 7 days and remaining three being tested for 28 days. The
contract or his own expenses shall provide all apparatus, labor and arrange test laboratory as
approved by the competent authority.

The concrete tested in accordance with above clause shall meet the criteria for acceptance of
concrete as per IS:456. The strength of concrete shall be average strength of three specimens
tested at 28 days and conform to grade of concrete. If optional works strengths are too low,
corrective measures shall be taken at once at the Engineer’s direction, without waiting for the
results of the 28 days tests. The methods shall be

a) Curing and load testing of the concrete member concerned represented byte test which failed.

b) Replacements of any such portions of the structure. No payment for the dismantling, removing
dismantle concrete, relevant framework, and reinforcement shall be made embedded fixtures and
reinforcement of adjoining structured damaged during dismantling shall be made good by the
Contractor at his own expenses.

c) Extended curing of the structure of the concrete represented by the specimen.

d) Collecting and testing core specimen from hardened concrete. The location number and size of
such specimen shall be taken as directed by the Engineer.

e) Or any other test i.e. ultrasonic and rebounded hammer tests to be decided by the competent
authority at the cost of the Contractor.

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13.45 TESTS ON WATER RETAINING STRUCTURES:

In addition to the tests of the concrete structure, as given in above clause, each water retaining
structure shall also be tested, for water tightness at fully supply level as described, hereunder. In
the case of structures whose external faces are submerged and are not accessible for inspection
such as underground tanks, the tanks shall be filled with water and after the filling; the level of the
surface of the water shall be recorded again at subsequent intervals of 24 hours over a period of
seven days. The total drop in level over a period of seven days shall be taken as an indication of
the water tightness of the tank. The Engineer in charge of the department shall decide on the
actual permissible nature of this drop in the surface level, taking into account whether the tanks are
open or closed and the corresponding affect it has on evaporation losses. For many purposes,
however, underground tanks whose tops is covered may be deemed to be water tight if the total
drop in the surface level over a period of seven days does not exceed 40 mm.If the structure does
not satisfy the conditions test and daily drop in water level is increasing the period of test may be
extended for a further seven days and if specified limit is then reached structure may be
considered as satisfactory. In case of unsatisfactory test results. The Contractor shall be certain
the cause, make all necessary repairs and repeat the procedure of this clause until the test has
been passed at no extra cost to the department.

13.46 REINFORCEMENT:

The reinforcement to be used for reinforced concrete work shall comply with the requirement of
BIS Standards. The method of fabrication of reinforcement, bending, binding, placing etc. comply
with the provision of as per IS specification/ HP I&PH, HPPWD Specification.

13.47 FORM WORK:

The material required for form work and workmanship shall comply with the provision of IS
specification/HP I&PH specifications.

13.48 MASONRY & BRICK WORK:

13.48.1 BRICK WORK:

The work shall be carried out as per IS specification and explanatory notes for building and house
drainage.

13.48.2 COURSE RUBBLE STONE MASONRY:

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This work shall be carried out as described in IS specification/ HP I&PH specifications and
explanatory notes for building and house drainage.

13.49 WOOD WORK:

All wood work shall be done as per IS specification/ HPPWD, HP I&PH specifications.

13.49.1 DOORS, WINDOWS:

All doors and windows shall be manufactured as specified in approved working drawings as per
relevant IS codes and shall be of good workmanship including fitting, fixing of the same shall be
done as per IS specification/HPPWD, HP I&PH specification and drainage. All steel doors,
windows and ventilators shall be supplied with a double coat of an approved protective paint like
red oxide. The doors and shall be push and pull type and also operated, with chain and crank
device as required. The shutters shall consist of steel rolling shutters of 20 gauge 60 to 75 mm.
Inter locking steel latches of deep convex corrugations complete with pressed steel guides 60 X 25
mm made out of 3 mm thick plate. The latch shall be machine rolled and strengthened with an
effective bridges depth of 16 mm and shall be inter-locked together throughout their entire length
and joining together at the end with end locks. These shall be mounted on specially designed pipe
shaft.

Each latch section shall be a continuous single strip piece without any joints.

The springs shall be preferably of cooled type. The spring shall be manufactured from high tensile
spring steel wire or strip of adequate strength to balance the shutters in all position. The spring
pipes shaft etc. shall be supported on strong mild steel brackets. The guide channels shall be of
mild steep deep channel section and a rolled, pressed or built up construction. The thickness of the
sheet used shall not be less than 3.0 mm. The gap between the two legs of the guide channel shall
be sufficient to allow the free movement of the curtain and the same time close enough to prevent
the ratting of the curtain due to wind. Each guide channels shall be provided with a minimum of
three fixing cleats to the walls or columns of bolts and screws. Brackets shall be fixed on the inlet
or under the inlet as shown withdrawal plugs, screws, bolts etc. The shaft along with the spring
shall be then fixed on the brackets. The shutter shall be laid on the ground and the side guide
channel shall be bound with it with ropes etc. The shutter shall then be placed in position and top
fixed with pipe and shaft with bolts and nuts. The side guide channel and cover frame shall then be
fixed to the walls through the plate welded to the guides. Fixing shall be done accurately in
workman like manner so that the operation of the shutter is easy and smooth.

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13.50 FLOORING:

The specification for all flooring work shall be as per IS specification/ HP I&PH specifications and
explanatory notes for building as approved working drawings .This work shall be done following the
same specifications. As for ordinary cement concrete flooring of 1:2:4 in chowkidar quarters etc,
and Kota stone flooring in pump houses. The concrete in 1:4:8 shall be laid as an under layer
up to 12 cm below the finished level of the floor.

13.51 PLASTER:

All plastering work (external or internal) shall be done as per IS specification/HP I&PH specification
and explanatory notes for building as working drawing.

13.52 PAINTING & VARNISHING:

Enamel paint (conforming to IS: 2933-1975) of approved brand and manufacture and or required
co lour shall be used, for the under coat, and the paint of the same quality but of shade to suit that
of top coat shall be used. Preparation of surface and application shall be as specified. This paint
shall conform to IS: 5410-1969 and shall be of approved brand and manufacture. The surface shall
be thoroughly cleaned of mortar dropping, dirt dust, grease, algae and other foreign matters by
brushing and washing. The surface shall be thoroughly wetted with clean water before the paint is
applied. If directed and anti-alkaline primer coat shall then the applied. Cement paint shall be fixed
in such quantities as can be used up within an hour of its mixing two parts of cement paint and one
part of water shall then be added to the mix stirring thoroughly and the time to bottom a liquid mix
of workable and uniform consistency. In all cases, manufacturer’s printed instructions shall be
followed for the painting work. The mix shall be applied on the cleaned and wetted surface/primer
applied surface with brushes keeping the solution well stirred during the period of application. The
second coat shall be added after the first coat has finished surface of uniform shade and tint and
free of brush make to the satisfaction of the Engineer in charge of the department.

13.53 WATER AND DAMP PROOFING:

Water proofing work shall be carried out as per IS, HPPWD,HPI&PH specification.

13.54 GLASS & GLAZING:

This section shall cover specifications for supply and installation of all glass as shown in the
drawings. Type, thickness and size of glass shall be as shown in he drawings. All glass shall be as
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flaws of any kind, of approved make and shall be properly cut to fit in frames and mullions. Unless
otherwise shown, no glass shall be less than 4 mm thick. Glazing work shall be done as per details
of workmen specialized in the trade and as per best trade practices. All broken glass shall be
made good by the Contractor on completion of the work. The Contractor shall order sufficient
additional quantity to make this easily possible. No glazing shall be completed until ass stains have
been removed from the surface and all glass thoroughly washed with soap and water and polished
with approved glass polisher.

All fittings and fixtures and finish hardware shall be fixed just before glazing is done.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein before manufacturer’s instructions regarding storing,
handling, cutting, glazing, cleaning etc. shall be strictly followed. Before cutting measurement of all
glass shall be taken at site. Glass shall be ordered slightly over size cut at the site to fit properly.
The sea ashes shall be manufactured for lazing to be carried out at site with suitable glass
thickness as specified elsewhere and should be embedded in non setting compound. Clip in metal
heads shall be supplied with the ashes to be fixed with glazing at site. The work shall be done in
workman like manner as per best trade practices with approved back putty. The corners shall be
metered. All glass and glazing shall be suitably protected until the time of handing over.

13.55 FINISHING HARDWARE:

This section shall cover all finish, hardware, approved latches, locks and other fittings and fixtures
etc. used in wood doors. All finish hardware shall be well made, reasonably smooth and free from
sharp edges and corners flaws and other defects and shall be as per relevant Indian Standard.
Unless otherwise required all finish hardware shall be in anodized aluminum. Except the main
entrance to chemical house and filter house where in shall be of best quality brass. All hardware
shall be approved made and shall be specifically got approved by the Engineer in charge of the
department before ordering. No fittings and fixtures shall be fixed before all major work is over.
While fixing correct handling of fixtures shall be ensured. All finish hardware shall be fixed by
skilled carpenters experienced in the work. Work shall be done as per manufacturers instruction
and to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge.

13.56 TREATMENT OF CONCRETE SURFACES:

All concrete surfaces shall be reasonably smooth and true. Any fine cracks which may occur
between boards and panels shall be removed and air holes filled with 1:1 mortar. Any area
requiring treatment after stripping as outline above shall afterwards be rubbed down with a

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carborandum stone block and washed perfectly clean. No surface treatment shall be carried ot
until the surfaces have been inspected by the Engineer.

13.57 CEMENT WASHING:

For decorative as well as water repellent washings on the external surfaces wherever specified in
the drawing and schedule of finishes, Apex Ultima Asian Paints or equal approved cement
washing compound of desired color to be used. The cement should be made loose by rolling and
shaking the contained before opening. The surface should be cleaned to remove loose dust or dirt
by use of a soft wire brush. The surface shall then be wetted by sprinkling with water and water
shall be allowed to run off. The fresh mixed washing paint then be applied as per manufacturers
instruction. After a day or two a second coat of cement washing painting should be applied on the
wetted surface, carefully, to give a uniform and good finished appearance.

13.58 STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK:

Structural steel work shall be done as per IS, HPPWD, HPI&PH specifications.

13.59 WELDING:

Specification for welding shall be done as per specifications IS, HPPWD, HPI&PH.

13.60 SANITARY & PLUMBING WORKS:

Indian type water closet - for this item work shall be carried out as per IS / HP I&PH HPPWD
specifications.

13.61 MIRROR FOR WASH BASIN:

This shall be best quality Belgian Glass size commensurate with basin coppered back types.

13.62 TOWEL RAIL:

This shall be aluminum and is decorative 25 mm dia 1.00 m. lengths.

13.63 GALVANISED IRON PIPES:

Refer IS, HPPWD, HPI&PH specification.

13.64 CAST IRON SOIL, WASTE VENT. PIPES & FITTIGNS

Refer IS, HPPWD, HPI&PH specification.

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13.65 MANHOLES:

Refer IS, HPPWD,HPI&PH specification.

13.66 GULLEY TRAP CHAMBER:

Refer IS, HPPWD, HPI&PH specification.

13.67 URINAL: Refer IS, HPPWD, HPI&PH specification.

13.68 GENERAL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

IMPORTANT NOTE:- The bidders shall furnish the data as required in Appendix 1 while submitting
technical bid.

The following specifications shall be applicable to all the electrical equipment furnished and
erected under this contract. Item of work not specifically stated in this specification, but which are
necessary for meeting the requirements of this specification shall be included in this scope. The
equipment offered shall comply with the relevant Indian Standards or equivalent standards. The
electrical equipment/installation shall comply with the requirements of the Indian Electricity Rules,
Indian electricity Act, Indian Electricity (Supply), Act, HP Electricity Regulatory Authority, HPSEB
and Tahoe Indian Factories Act. For the purpose of designing equipment in ambient temperature
of 50° C should be considered.

The equipment’s offered shall be suitable for installation and trouble free operation in the climatic
conditions. The contractor shall design all the electrical equipment like switch-board, motors
starters, controls etc, and submit a detailed drawings. All the equipment shall be designed as per
the standard code of practice and in conformity with the specifications.

13.69 INSTRUCTIONS

The electrical installation shall comply wherever applicable with current codes and standards of
Indian Standards institute lS-732-1968 IS Guide for electrical layout in residential buildings.

13.70 QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP: All the materials, fittings, used in the electrical
installations shall conform to the Indian Standard Specification wherever these exist. In the case of
materials for which Indian Standard Specifications do not exist, samples shall be

submitted for the Engineer’s approval.

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13.71 ELECTRIC MOTORS:

Squirrel cage induction motors shall be capable of delivering rated output with The terminal voltage
differing from its rated value by not more than +/- 6% or The frequency differing from its rated
value by not more than +/- 3% or any combination of A and B All motor shall be totally enclosed,
fan cooled, capable of running continuously at a brake horse power not less than 10% in excess of
that absorbed by the plant under any operation conditions. Ambient Temperature 500° C Insulation
All motors shall be insulated with Class-B insulation’s. Enclosure for indoor use shall be punched
and for outdoor use IP 55 as per lS:4691. Cooling shall be ICO 141 as per lS: 6362 Bearings shall
be plain or roller type. Bearing number shall be punched on the name plate of each motor.
Terminal Box Terminal box shall be suitable for aluminum cable and can be rotated in 900.

13.72 MOTOR CONTROL CENTRE:

M.C.C. shall be free standing, single front non drought compartmentalized. Similar to Semen’s CI
shoe CI portion shall be given degreasing, defusing phosphate and passivation treatment followed
by 2 coats staved primer and 2coats of final paint staved enamel M.C.C. enclosure shall be IP 42.

13.73 INDOOR SWITCH GEAR PANELS:

The 12 KV totally metal clad indoor vacuum switch gear shall be housed in cubical along with its
control and relay panels in separate compartments. The switch gear shall be horizontally withdraw
able extensive modular construction type suitable for indoor installation. Each switch gear cubical
shall be completed with Vacuum type Circuit breaker, Busbar, instrument, protective relays Control
cables and 12 KV Cable boxes, Glands ,all necessary control wiring and auxiliary devices required
to perform its function efficiently.

The cubical shall be dust, vermin proof construction and shall be provided with degree of
protection of IP 4 X as per IS 2147. Each unit shall have its own flush type Instrument panel. All
instruments, Control Switches, Indicating devices and relays shall be mounted on the front of
panel. The design and arrangement o f equipment shall be that an adequate space and access is
provided for inspection and maintenance of wiring, terminals switches cable and cable box etc.

The general arrangement of placement of various components of the switch gear is as under.
Instruments and protective relays shall be placed in a compartment on top half of the front top of
the cubical The truck mounted VCB including vacuum interrupter shall be placed in such a way
that the trolley can be withdrawn from the front side of the cubical. The voltage transformer shall be

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mounted on the bus bar and the bus bar chamber shall be located on right half of top part of the
cubical.CT and cable termination should be located below the bus bar at the rear of the panel so
that ready access is available by opening the back cover. It should be spacious enough to
accommodate CT with 12 KV power cable (XLPE Type).

13.74 CAPACITORS:

Motor shall be provided with separate switched shunt capacitors of suitable capacity to correct the
power factor of the machinery to 0.95 lagging or above.

13.75 CABLES:

All power and control cable Shall be 650/1100 grade PVC insulated, round wire/flat wire armored
PVC overall sheeted as per IS 1554 minimum size conductor for power and control cable shall be
2.5 sq.mm copper. Cables for motor rates below 7.5 H.P. shall be provided with 6 sq. mm.
aluminum conductor contractor shall offer cables after considering debating factor like ambient
temperature, grouping, factor etc. Cable shall be of CCI/ICCI/Asian Cable/Fort glisters make only.

13.76 D.C. Battery: -

1. The D.C. Battery, Charging Equipment and Control Panel with their accessories shall
conform to the latest edition of the relevant IS Specifications.

2. D.C Battery system is required for providing independent and Uninterrupted Power supply
for Control, Protection, Alarm and Indication etc; of switchgear as well as for Interconnection with
D.C. Distribution Board.

3. Normally the Battery shall be kept in a state of Trickle Charge by means of fully Automatic
Control of Battery Charging Equipment. When the current demand is less than the rated output of
the Charger, all current shall be supplied directly by the float charger, which shall simultaneously
trickle Charge the battery to maintain it in fully charged condition. When the load exceeds the
Rating of the Charger, the Battery shall supply the excess load until the load falls to its normal
value or less than Rated current of the float charger. After this, the Battery shall be quickly restored
to a fully charged condition by charger unit in boost charge mode.

4. A.C. Supply to Charger shall be controlled by MCCB’s. Incoming supply to D.C. Distribution
Board from batteries & float Charger and also the outgoing circuits shall be controlled by the
MCCB’s.

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5. Each Battery shall be earthed at mid point through Earth leakage Relay which shall operate
in the event of Battery Earth leakage current exceeding 50mA and shall give Audible Alarm &
visual indication in D.D. Distribution Board. It shall be possible to isolate the Batter year thing at
mid point by a switch. A typical schematic Diagram for Battery Charger and Battery is enclosed.
However, Bidder may offer any alternate arrangement, meeting the operational requirements as
indicated in the drawing.

13.77 NOTE:- The power supply to all the pumping stations shall be made available by the HPSEB
at 22 KV only on the basis of data supplied by IPH Department that the motors would operate at
22 KV. However, as per the technical specification, both the option i.e. motor to be run either at 22
KV or LT, have been kept open. It is therefore, suggested that in case the motor are LT operated,
the Contractor shall install the 22/0.4 KV transformers with allied equipments. The tenderer/firm
may quote their rates separately for both the option.

13.78 LIGHT FIXTURES:

All equipment rated 220 V above shall be earthen with copper wire/strips at minimum two places
and equipment rates below 220 V shall be earthen at one place. Aerating loop shall be provided
and connected to main earthling grid. Also minimum two earth pits shall be provided. Earthling for
lighting arrestor shall be provided separately.
13.79 INSTALLATION METHODS:

(A) GENERAL

All cables where required to be run on walls ceilings or other building structure shall uncles so
otherwise agreed by the Engineer be secured on tray or enclosed in conduit or trucking. Every

cable whether in or out of sight shall be neatly run vertically, horizontally or parallel to adjacent
walls, beams or structural members. Where the building structures incorporate purpose built
covered duct/trench systems for main cables, heavy cables may be laid on the floors of such
tranches but shall power cables, control protection and instrumentation cables shall be segregated
and installed on tray work or otherwise secured to the walls of the trenches. Where the structures
incorporate general service deducts/trenches containing pipework, chemical and other services all
cabling shall be segregated from other service and run on the trench walls. Throughout the
installation due regard shall be paid to the spacing of cabling maintain current ratings, to prevent
interference between power and signal cables and to avoid unnecessary crossovers.

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All cabling throughout the installation shall be fixed with purpose designed clamps, clots or
saddles. Saddles for small power and control cables may be fabricated from PVC covered metal
strapping. Self locking plastic buckle clips and strapping shall not be used.

13.80 TRAY:

Cable trays shall be of perforated Mild Steel with formed flanges and PVC sheathed throughout or
approved rigid plastic. Where steel trays are not end shaped on site out edges shall be painted
with at least two coats of polyurethane based painted. Where steel trays are not end shaped on
site out edges shall be painted with at least two coats of polyurethane based paint. All boles for
fixing cables clips, rocks, trays, cleats, and appliances to the building structure shall be made
neatly with a rotary drill, not of the percussion type. A simple shot cartridge tool may be used only
at the discretion of the Engineer. Any damage

caused by the Contractor to surface shall be made good by the contractor to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.

(C) CONDUIT:

All circuit shall be either hot dipped galvanized or rigid PVC Stove enameled conduit shall not be
used without the written permission of the Engineer Conduit shall be run on the surface or sunk as
specified, be neatly arranged and ways shall be provided for additional conduits at all distribution
boards. Thesis’s of conduit used shall be determined by the number of cables to be drawn in as
scheduled in the I.E. regulations or as specified for a particular position but in no case shall conduit
smaller than 20 mm dia meter be used. Sunk and concealed conduit systems shall support fittings
independently or any false coiling. The conduits shall be screwed into spout outlets of conduit
boxes or where fixed to boxes drilled with properly sized clearance holes they shall be secured by
means of sockets and hexagon bushes. All threads shall be cut clean and all bars shall be
recovered with a reamer. All bends and sets shall be formed in the conduit itself, factory made
bends not being installed without the written permission of the Engineer. The radius of beans shall
not be less than that given in I.E. Regulations. Standard junction or adaptable boxes shall be
provided at all junctions and at sharp changes of direction in addition to any other special position
where they are called for by the Engineer on site. Steel or malleable cast iron inspection couplers
may be used in long run to facilitate drawing in cables. Particular care must be taken to ensure
that no water is allowed to enter the conduit at any time and all conduits shall be arranged with
adequate ventilation and drainage where necessary as directed by the Engineer. In accessible
junction boxes will not be allowed. Only continuous lengths buried conduit shall be installed

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between boxes, no joining boxes being allowed in the floor screws. Conduits crossing expansion
joints shall be fitted with couplings of approved manufacture with an earthling clip at each side of
the coupling, connected by correct size of tinned copper standard wire. The ends of conduits laid
or set inform work prior to converting shall be temporarily sealed off with a coupler and a solid
brass plug.

Fixing to surfaces of walls shall be by means of spacer bar sad secure be fixed with screws Where
conduits are concealed or laid in constructional floors, they shall be held in position with substantial
fixings of a make and pattern to be approved by Engineer-in- Charge. They are to be of the
screwed pattern and stove enameled black inside and out, except where used in conjunction with
galvanized conduit, where they shall be galvanized by the hot process. All conduit fittings not
carrying accessories shall be supplied with flat covers fixed in position with round head brass or
related screws. Rubber gaskets being utilized where galvanized conduit is specified. Adopter
boxes shall be constructed of minimum 2.6 mm sheet steel or best quality cast iron finished as
previously detailed for conduit boxes & sized to prevent the undue packing of cables in them.
Whether proof boxes &accessories shall be used outdoors, where agreed on site by the Engineer
or where indicated on the specifications and drawings. Conduit shall be installed such as to permit
complete requiring without the need to remove false ceilings or carry buildings work. Cables for
drawing into conduit shall be single core PVC insulated, non-sheeted, 1000 V grade & shall be
colored to indicate phase and neutral carried in accordance with the i.e. Regulations, care is to be
tank in the number of cables in conduit and in no case shall conduit enclose more cables than set
out in the i.e Regulations. No single conduit serving a single phase socket outlet lighting point or
switch shall contain more than one phase.

Wiring shall be carried out on the looping in system & no joints other than at looping in points will
be allowed. Junction adopter boxes shall be made from galvanized steel or rigid PVC
asappropriate to the type of installation & be provided with gasket flat covers secured with brass or
plates screws.

IDENTIFICATION:

Each & Every cable shall be permanently identified at each by its cable number as shown on the
cable schedule. Cable markets shall comprise semi-rigid bladePVC carryover strip & small axially
by means of two PVC covered aluminum strips (Betastrip) with buckles.

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Cable makers shall also be installed at entry and exist points of buried ducts, exists from buildings
& in such other positions as are necessary to identify &trace the route of any cable. All power cable
shall be connect phase sequence &phase color coding is preserved throughout the system. All
such cables shall be identified with phase colors for 3 & 4 wire system and red and, black for
single-phase.

On rotating plant where to achieve the required direction of rotation it is not possible to connect the
phase cores to the appropriately identified terminals then special core fernrles shall be fixated to
identify each core with the terminal to which it is finally connected. In addition, control cables shall
have individual cores identified by means of suitable permanent ferrules hearing the same
numbers at both ends. Core identification shall occur at every point of termination using an
approved system of ferrule market. At these points of

interconnection between wiring ferrule shall be provided on each wire. The change on numbering
shall be shown on the wiring diagrams of the equipment on which the care made. Where the
termination of control cable cores or the supervision of termination of cores is specified as being
the responsibility and contractor, the terminations of certain control and instrumentation cable, any
necessary temporary means of more identification shall be agreed with that contractor.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION RECORD DRAWINGS:

Approved drawings of the installation shall if necessary be modified or updated during the progress
of the installation and shall form the basis of the record drawings for the complete installation.
Record drawings for cabling and earthling installation shall include route drawings block diagram
and cable schedules. Within buildings record cable route drawing shall show to scale the location
of all items of electrical plant, the route & method of installation of all cables, e.g. Ontario. In trench
on hangers, induct, conduit etc. External cables route drawings shall show.

i) The route of the buried cable

ii) The depth of laying including any deviation to avoid local observations encountered during
installation.

iii) Positions of joints, test terminal points, dropouts etc, located from market points of another
agreed key point.

iv) Distances of cable runs from pipe runs so far other buried services.

v) Position of earth electrodes, earth rods disconnecting chamber and interconnecting earth straps.

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SOCKET OUTLETS:

A) WIRING:

Unless otherwise specified wiring shall be carried out in PVC cable minimum conductor size of 2.5
mm carried in truckling and/o; conduit throughout.

B) FITTINGS:

Socket Outlets shall be connected in a 15A main system or shall be sputa feeds. All socket outlets
shall be of shuttered type and shall accept two pole and earn flat on plugs and have switches with
a dolly type ever either fully recesses or having a raised surround to prevent inadvertent operation.
They shall be of a metal clad type with Matt chrome finished cover plates and be flush mounted
unless fitted decoratively finished walls or pillars where surface mounting will be accepted.
Mounting boxes shall be steel incorporating an earthling terminal and shall accommodate conduit
entry for flush mounting or surface mounting.

13.80.1 Components regarding stepping down of Power Supply

The Power supply at all the pumping stations shall be made available at 11 KVA only. The firm/
tenderer shall have to provide and installed all the subsequent components i.e. transformer ,
switched shunt capacitors, bus bar, panel / control system etc. required to run the pumping
machinery and lighting etc.

The transformer shall be of in house type and should have provision to run in parallel. Bus bars
should be designed in such a way that frequency, face sequencing & voltage are identical. The
above system to be provided beyond 11 KVA main supply shall include all related required other
components i.e. transmission cables, conductors, switched capacitors, control system etc.
complete in all respects & conforming to relevant IS specifications. The proposed capacity of
distribution transformers in given in data sheet No 31.The electrical works shall be conducted as
per HPSEB & IS specifications

13.80.2 ELECTRIC WORKS FOR PUMP HOUSE :

The schedule of price for civil works shall include provision for the
cost electrical wiring installation including necessary materials such as cables, conduits, triple pole
and double pole switch fuse units, cut out, one way switches, switch-boxes. Cables, laying

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materials, socket outlets, bulb fluorescent tube holders, motor starters, water tight specials, flood
light fittings, etc. the work shall conform to IS:732(163) code of practice for electrical wiring
installation IS:4648(1969) (Guide for electrical out in residential building) Indian Electricity Act
1910, and Indian Electricity Rules 1856 suitable for 3 phase 440 volts A. C. supply and it shall
comprise of the following and in general shall conform to specification set out elsewhere in the
volume.

13.80.3RECEIPTION & DISTRIBUTION OF MAIN SUPPLY:

There shall be a miniature circuit breaker mounted on a distribution metal clad with board panel
duly wired and with push bar arrangements for proper distribution of power and lighting, supply for
motors and illumination and complete with motor starters of switches, cut outs, fuses etc. The
starter should be of a reputed make (L&T, Cutler Hammer or equal and approved).This item may
not be included if it is already included under supply of mechanical equipment.

13.80.4 WIRING:

I shall conform in general to specification set out elsewhere in this volume; it shall consist of PVC
insulated cables in resized conduits complete with all accessories.

13.80.5 SMALL WIRING: Wiring shall be carried out in a neat and systematic manner and
securely fixedly insulated or other approved methods. The wire shall not be joined or brokenin to
between terminal points.

13.80.6 FUSES & LINKS:

These shall conform in general to specifications set out elsewhere in this volume. Fuses carrier
and solid link carrier and bases shall be made of plastic molded insulating materials of an
approved make; ceramic material will not be accepted. All accessible line connection shall be
efficiently shrouded and it shall be possible to change fuses with the circuit alive.

An adequate number of spare fuses, earthlings, for each rating shall be supplied, fitted clips, inside
the panel.

13.80.7 LEVEL OF ILLUMINATION INSIDE ALL BUILDINGS:

It shall be 100 point minimum. Provision of one 500 watt whether proof floodlight at the top of
highest building shall be extra. Similarly water proof fitting inside each inspection chamber of pure

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water channel in Pump house shall be provided. Outside the building suitable level of illuminations
at suitable points as per national building code shall be provided.

13.80.8 LIGHT FITTING & ACCESSORIES:

A switch shall be provided adjacent to normal entrance to any areas for control of light point.
Ceiling rose for points, 3 pin. 5 Amps. Socket outlet shall be provide in all light a fan circuit along
with controlling switches lamp holders with break if of approved shape and designs conforming to
IS:1258 shall be provided for the illumination points. Suitable space shall be provided over the
circuit and sub-circuit board for fan regulators.

1. Fluorescent tube lights shall also be provided in every room of pump house and attendant
quarter, however the general level of illumination may be kept at 100 lax minimum as specified
above.

2. A good weather proof flood light of 200 W shall be provided in front of each pump house and
attendant quarter. The wiring for such flood lights shall be with cables, through underground
conduits.

4. Suitable number of fans shall be provided in the pump houses attendant quarter buildings, office
and store room etc.

13.80.9 DEFINITIONS AND CONVENTIONAL SYMBOLS:

The definition of terms shall be in accordance with the Indian Standard Code of Practice for
Electrical wiring installation IS: 732-1963 except for the definition of a “Point”.

a) POINT WIRING:

Point wiring shall include all work necessary in complete wiring on a switch circuit of any length
from the tapping point on the distribution circuit to the following, via the switch.

a) Ceiling rose of connector (in the case of ceiling/exhaust for points)

b) Ceiling rose (in the case of pendants except stiff pendent points)

c) Back plate (in the case of stiff pendants, fluorescent fittings with down roads, etc.)

d) Socket outlet (in the case of socket outlet points)

e) Lamp holder (in the case of wall brackets, batten points, bulk head and similar fittings)

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f) Call bell, Buzzer (in the case of words “Via the switch” shall be read as: “Via the ceiling
rose/socket outlet of bell push where no ceiling rose/socket outlet is provided.

POINT WIRING TO INCLUDE:

The following shall be seemed to be included in the point wiring:

a) Switch

b) Ceiling rose of connector as required.

c) Any special and suitable round block for neatly housing the connector and covering the fan hook
in the case of fan points.

d) Metal box, bushed conduit or porcelain tubing where cables pass-through walls etc.

e) Conduit or metallic covering up to 1.5 M from floor.

f) Earth wire from three pin socket outlet point/fan regulator to the common earth including
connection to earth dolly except the earth wire from the first tapping point of leave wire to the sub-
distribution on board.

g) All wood or metal blocks boards and boxes sunk or surface type including those required for
mounting fan regulator but excluding those under the main and distributing switch gears.

h) All fixing accessories such as clips, nails, screws, pin-plug, awl plug, wooden plug, etc. required.

i) In case of joint box system of wiring, if specified, joint boxes with necessary connections as
required.

j) Connections to ceiling rose, connections to socket, outlet, lamp holder, switch, fan regulator etc.

k) Looping in the same switchboard and inter connections between points on the same circuit.

b) CIRCUIT WIRING:

Circuit wiring shall mean the length of wiring from the distribution board up to the tapping point for
the nearest first point of that circuit viz. Up to the nearest first switch board measured along the run
of wiring. Such wiring shall be measured on liner basis.

c) SUBMAIN WIRING:

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The wiring shall be carried out on such a system as may be specified in the tender schedule or
otherwise specified in the special specification (Power and “Heating” wiring shall be kept separate
and distinct from “Lighting” and “fan “wiring). Recessed conduit wiring shall be done on distribution
system with main and branch distribution boards at convenient physical and electrical centers and
without fuss at isolated placed. All conductors shall run, as far as

possible, along the walls and ceiling so as to be easily accessible and capable of being thoroughly
inspected. In no case, the open wiring shall be run above the false ceiling without the approval of
Engineer-in-charge. In all types of wiring, the consideration shall be given for neatness, good
appearance and safety.

d) BALANCING OF CIRCUITS:

The balancing of circuits in three wire of poly phase installation shall be arranged before hand to
the satisfaction shall be arranged. Circuits on opposite pole of a three wire D. C. system or
different phase of a poly phase system shall be apart at a minimum distances of 2 Mts. Unless
they are enclosed in earthen metal casing suitably marked to indicate the risk of dangerous sock
due to the voltage between the conductors contained in them. In large or important rooms, light
and socket outlet points shall be distribution over more than one circuit as directed by the
Engineer-in-charge.

e) MEDIUM PRESSURE WIRING:

Medium pressure wiring and associated apparatus shall comply in all respect with the
requirements of rules 50 and 51 of the Indian Electricity Rules 1956 as amended from time to time.

f) PRESSURE FREQUENCY:

Pressure and frequently of supply all current consuming devices shall be suitable for the pressure
and frequency of the supply to which these are to be connected.

g) DRAWING:

All wiring diagrams shall indicate clearly in plan, the main switch board, the distribution fuses
board, the round of various mains and sub mains and the position of all points with their
classification.

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All cables shall conform to relevant Indian Standards; Conductors of all cables except the flexible
cable shall be of aluminum. The smallest copper conductor for the final circuit shall have a nominal
cross sectional area of not less than 1.5 sq. mm (1/1.40 mm) the minimum size of copper
conductor for power wiring shall be 4 sq. mm (1/2.24 mm).

i) FLEXIBLE CABLE:

Conductor of flexible cable shall be of copper. The minimum cross sectional area of conductor for
flexible cable shall 0.0006 sq. inch (14/0076” or 14.0.193mm).Unless the flexible cables and
conduits are protected by armor or rubber orPVC sheets, these shall not be used in workshops
and other places where they are liable to mechanical damage. 3 core flexible cables shall be used
– for connecting single phase appliances.

13.81 RATING OF LAMPS, FANS, SOCKET OUTLET POINTS AND EXAUST

FANS:

13.81 .1In condescend lamps installed in residential and non residential buildings shall be rated at
60 watts and 100 watts respectively.

13.81 .2 TABLE FANS AND CEILING FANS:

Table fans and ceiling fans shall be rated at 60 watts.

13.81 .3 SOCKET OUTLETS:

5 Amp. Socket outlet points and 15 Amp. Socket outlet points shall be rated at100 watts and 1000
watts respectively. Unless the actual values of load are known or specified.

13.81 .4 JOINT AND LOOPING PACKS:

Unless otherwise specified the wiring shall be done in the Looping system phase or live conductor
shall be looped at the switch box and natural conductor can be looped from the light fan or socket
outlet. In non residential buildings natural conductor and earth continuity wire shall be brought to
each switch board situated in room and halls. These shall be terminated inside the switch board
with suitable connector and the switch board shall be of adequate size to accommodate one
number 5 Amp. Socket outlet and control switch in future.

13.81.5 CONTROL AT POINT ENEGRY OF SUPPLY:

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There shall be a linked main switch gear with fuse on each live conductor of the supply mains at
the point of entry. The wiring throughout the installation shall be such that there is no break in the
neutral wire except in the form of a linked switch gear. The neutral shall also be distinctly marked.
In this connection, Rule - 33(2) of the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 shall also be referred.

13.81.6 SITUATION MAIN SWITCH GEAR:

The main switch gear shall be situated as near as practicable to the termination of service line and
shall be easily accessible without the use of any external aid.6.85.2 INDICATION IDENTIFIES
EARTHED NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR:

On the main switch gear, where the conductors including earthen conductor of a two wire system
or a conductor which is to be connected there to, and indication of a permanent nature shall be
provided identify the earthen neutral conductor. In this connection, Rule 32 (i) of Indian Electricity
Rules, 1956 shall be referred.

13.82 MAIN SWITCH GEARS, SWITCH BOARD & THEIR LOCATION:

13.82 .1 METAL LEAD SWITCH GEAR:

All main switch gears shall be of metal lead shall be fixed at close approximate to the point of entry
of supply.

13.82 .2 SITUATION OF SWITCH BOARD:

Open type switch boards shall be placed only in dry situation and in well ventilated room and they
shall not be placed in the vicinity of shortage batteries and exposed to chemical fumes.

8.82.3 SAFETY AGAINST OPERATION BY UNAUTHORISEDPERSONEEL:

Main switch Boards shall be installed in room or cupboards having provision for locking
arrangement as to safeguard against operation by unauthorized personnel. In a same situation or
where inflammable or explosive dust, vapor or gas is likely to be present the switch boards shall be
total enclosed or made flame proof as may be necessitated by the particular circumstances.

8.82.4 SWITCH BOARDS NOT TO BE ERECTED IN LOCATIONS:

Switch board shall not be erected above gas, stoves or sinks or within 2.5 m. of any washing room
or laundries or in the bath rooms, laboratories, toilets or kitchens.

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13.82 .5 SWITCH BOARDS EXPOSED TO WEATHER:

Switch boards, if unavoidably fixed in place likely to be exposed to weather, to dropper to abnormal
moist atmosphere the outer casing shall be weather proof and shall be provided with glands or
bushings or adopted to receive screwed conduit according to the manner in which cable are run.
PVC and double flanged bushed shall be fitted in the holes of the switches for entry and exit of
wires.

13.82.6 BOTTOM OF SWITCH BOARD:

A switch board shall be installed so that its bottom is within 1.25 m. above the floor unless the front
of the switch board is completely enclosed by a door or the switch board is located in a position to
which only authorized persons have access.

13.82. 7 SWITCH BOARD RECESSED IN WALL:

Switch Boards shall be recessed in the wall if so specified in the schedule or work or in the special
specifications. The front shall be fitted with hinged panel or wood or other suitable material such as
Bakelite in wood frame with locking arrangement, the outer surface of door being flush with the
walls. Ample room shall be provided at the back for connections and at the front between the
switch gear mountings and the door.

Equipment which are on the front of a switch board shall be so arranged that in adverting
personnel contact with live parts is unlikely during the manipulation of switch gears, changing of
focuses or like operations.

13.82.8 HOLES IN PANEL:

No holes other than the holes by means of which the panel is fixed shall be drilled closer than 1.3
cm. from the edge of the panel.

13.82.9 LIVE PARTS TO BE SPACE IF NOT SCREENED:

The various live parts unless they are effectively screened by substantial barriers on non-
hydroscopic, non-flammable insulating materials shall be so spaced that are cannot be maintained
between such parts and earth.

13.82.10 READY ACCESIBLE:

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The arrangement of the gear shall be such that they shall be readily accessible and their
connections to all instruments and apparatus shall also be traceable. In every case in which switch
and fuses are fitted on the same pole, these fuses shall be so arranged that the fuses are live
when their respective switches are in the ‘off’ position.

13.82.11 FIXING OF FUSES:

No fuses other than fuses in instrument circuit shall be on the back or behind as witch board panel
of frame.

13.82 .12 PAINTING OF SWITCH GEAR:

All the metal switch gears and switch boards shall be painted prior to erection with one coat of anti-
rust primer. After erection with one coat of anti-rust. After erection, they shall be painted with two
coats of approved enamel or aluminum paint as required on all sides wherever accessible.

13.82. 13 DANGER NOTICE PLATE:

All switch board connected to medium voltage and above shall be provided with “Danger Notice
Plate” conforming to relevant Indian standards.

13.83 TYPES OF SWITCH BOARDS:

Metal clad switch gear shall preferably be mounted on any of the types of boards mentioned
above.

13.84 HUNGED TYPE METAL BOARDS:

Such boards shall be suitable for mounting of metal clad switch gear consisting of not more than
one switch gear and ICDB 4 way of 6 ways. Metal Box shall consist of a box made of sheet not
less than 3 mm. Thick and shall be provided with a hinged cover to enable the board be swung
open for the examination of the wiring at the back. The joints shall be subsequently welded. Metal
boards may be made of suitable size angle iron of the examination of the wiring at the back. The
joints shall be subsequently welded. Metal boards may be made of suitable size angle iron of
maximum size of 25mmx 35mm x 6mm or channel iron of minimum size 35mm x 35mm x 6mm
framework suitably mounted on front with a 3mm thick M. S. plate and on back with1.5 M. S. sheet.
The front sheet shall be provided with suitable hinges to enable the board to be swung open for
examinations of the wiring. The joints shall be substantially welded.

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The boards shall be securely fixed to the wall by means of rag bolts and shall be provided with a
locking arrangement and earthlings stud. All wires passing through the metal boards shall be
brushed. There shall be a clear distance of3cm. between the front and the back sheets. More
space shall be allowed wherever necessary. A wooden board of thickness not less than 6 mm may
be provided at the back, if so required in the special specification in any particular place. No
apparatus shall project beyond any edge of panel. No fuse shall be mounted within 2.5CMS. of any
edge of the panel.

13.85 FIXED TYPE METAL BOARD:

Such board shall be suitable for large switch boards for mounting large number of switch gears
and/or higher capacity metal clad switch gear. These shall consist of an angle or channel iron
frame fixed on the wall at the top. There shall be a clear distance of 1 m in front of the switch
board. The connection between the switch gear mounting and the concreting cable upon the wall
shall be enclosed in a protection pipe. The detailed dimensions and design of metal boards and
angle from frame work for switch gear, including the dispositions of the various mounting, which
shall be symmetrically and heat arranged for arriving at the overall dimensions shall be prepared
and submitted before hand and shall have the prior approval of the Engineer-in-Charge.

13.86 MARKING OF APPARATUS:

When a board is connected to voltage higher than 250 volts all the terminals or loads of the
apparatus mounted on it shall be marked in the following colour to indicate the different poles of
phase to which the apparatus or its different terminals may have been connected.

A. C. Three phases - Red, blue and yellow Neutral– Black Where four wire three phase wiring is
done, the neutral shall preferably be in one colour and the other three wires in other colours.Where
a board has more than one switch gear, each such switch gear be marked to indicate which
section of the installation it controls. The main switch gear shall be marked as such where there is
more than one main switch board in the building, each such switch board shall be marked to
indicate which section of the installation and building it controls. All markings required under this
rule shall be clear and permanent. All distribution boards shall be marked ‘Lighting’ of ‘Power’ as
the case may be and also marked with the pressure and number of phases of the supply. Each
shall be provided with a circuit, diagram and list giving details of each circuit which it controls and
the current rating of the circuit and size of the fuse element.

13.87 MAIN AND BRANCH DISTRIBUTION BOARDS AND THEIRLOCATION:

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Unless otherwise specified in the special specification main and distribution fuse board shall be of
the metal clad type.

13.87 .1 Main distribution boards shall be controlled by a liked switch fuse or circuit breaker. Each
outgoing circuit shall be provided with a fuse on the phase or live conductor.

13.87.2 Branch distribution boards shall be controlled by a linked switch fuse or a circuit breaker.
Each outgoing circuit shall be provided with a fuse on the phase on live conductor the earthen
neutral conductor shall be connected to a common link and be capable of being disconnected
individually for testing purpose. At least one spare circuit of the same capacity shall be provided on
each branch distribution board. The distribution fuse board shall be located as near as possible to
the centre of the load they are intended to control. These distribution fuse boards shall be fixed on
suitable station or wall and shall be accessible for replacement of fusesas and when necessity
arises.

They shall be of metal clad type, out if exposed to weather or damp situations they shall be of
weather proof type and if installed where exposed to explosive dust, vapour or gas, they shall be
flame proof type. Where two or more distribution fuse boards feeding low pressure circuits are fed
from a supply at medium voltage, these distribution boards shall be:

a) Fixed not less than 2m. Apart,

b) Arranged so that two cannot be open at a time that is they are interlocked and the metal case is
marked ‘Danger 400 Volts’or

c) Installed in a room or enclosure accessible to only authorized persons. Triple pole distribution
boards shall not be generally used for final circuit distribution unless specific approval of Engineer-
in-charge is obtained. In such special case where use of Triple pole distribution boards are
inevitable, they shall be of H.R.C. fuse type only.

13.88 CAPACITY OF CIRCUITS:

Lights and fans may be wired on common circuits, such circuit shall not have more than a total of
ten points of light, fan and socket outlet or a load of 800 watts, whichever is less.

Power circuit building shall be designed with a maximum of two outlets per circuit. In non-
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designed based on the loading of the circuit. Where not specified, the load shall be taken as 1 K W
per outlet. Wherever the board to be fed is more than 1 K W it shall be controlled by an isolator
switch of miniature circuit breaker.

13.89 WIRING DISTRIBUTION BOARDS:

In wiring a branch distribution board, the total load of the consuming devices shall be divided, as
far as possible evenly between the numbers of ways of the board, board leaving the spare circuit
for future extension. All connection between of pieces apparatus or between apparatus and
terminal on a board shall be neatly arranged in a definite sequence. Following the arrangement of
the apparatus mounted thereon avoiding unnecessary crossing. Cable shall be connected to
terminals only be doldered lugs, unless the terminals are of such a form that they can be securely
clamped, without cutting away of cable strands.

All per conductor shall be rigidly fixed in such a manner that clearance of at least 2.5 cm. is
maintained between conductors or opposite polarity or phase and between the conductors and any
materials other than insulating materials. In a hinged board, the incoming and outgoing cables
shall be Bentley bunched and shall be fixed in such a way that the doors shall be capable of
swinging through an angle or not less than 90 degrees. If required in the special specification, a
pilot lamp shall be fixed and connected through an independent single pole switch and fuse to the
bus bars of the board.

13.90 PASSING THROUGH WALLS:

When conductors, pass through walls, any one of the following methods, shall be employed. Care
shall be taken to see that wires pass very freely through protective pipe or box and that wires pass
through in a straight line without Abby twist or cross in wires, on either ends of such holes.

(a) The conductors shall be carried out in an approved heavy gauge solid drawn or lap welded
conduit or in a proclaim tube of such a size that it permit easy drawings, in the ends of conductor
shall be neatly brushed with porcelain, wood or other approved materials.

(b) Where a wall tube passes outside a building so as to be exposed to weather, the outer and
shall be bell mounted and turned downwards and properly brushed on the open end.

13.91 FIXING TO WALLS AND CEILING:

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Plug for ordinary walls or ceiling shall be of well seasoned tea or other approved hard wood not
less than 5 cm. long by 2.5 cm. square on the inner and 2 cm.square on the outer end. They shall
be cemented into walls within 6.5 mm of the surface the remainder being finished according to the
nature of the surface with plaster. Where owing to irregular curing or either reasons the plugging of
the walls or ceiling with wood plugs present difficulties, the wood casing, wood batter or metal
conduit shall be attached to the or ceiling in a approved manner, In case of new buildings, the teak
wood plugs shall be fixed in the walls, as far as possible before first coat of white washing.
Plugging of walls or ceiling can be done in a better way where neatness is the first consideration.
In all such casesan approved type of asbestos or fiber fixing plug (Raw or Phil plug) with correct
size of tees shall be used and done in a workman like manner. Where this cannot be done,
wooden plugs as described can be used with special permission of the Engineer in charge.

13.92 FITTING:

Lights, fans and socket outlets shall be so located as to provide maximum comfort to the occupant
and to enable him to utilize the electricity in the most economical manner. Where conductors are
required to be drawn through tube or channel leading to the fittings, the tube or channel must be
free from sharp angles or projecting edges and of size as will enable them to be wires with the
conductors used for the final circuit without removing the braiding or lapping. As far as possible or
tubes or channels should be of sufficient size to permit to leaping back. No inflammable shade
shall form a part of a light fitting against all risks of fire.

Celluloid shade or light fitting shall not be used under any circumstances. Vitreous enabled iron
shade shall be of size 250 mm x 90 mm (normal size with a tolerance of 5mm. Plastic shade shall
not be generally used in the fittings suit for incandescent lamps. Enclosed type fittings shall be
provided with a removable glass receptacles, arranged to enclosure, the lamp complete and of
such size of construction as to prevent under heat of the lamp, or if the positional fittings be such
that the glass respectable is liable to mechanical damage, the glass shall be protected by suitable
wire guard. The loads of pre-wired fixture shall be terminated on ceiling rose of conductor.

External and road lamps shall have weather proof fittings of approved design so as to effectively
prevent the admission of moisture. An insulating distance piece of moisture proof material shall be
inserted between the holder nipple and the fitting. Flexible cord conductors and cord grip lamp
holders must be used where exposed to weather.

In veranda’s and similar exposed situations, where pendants are used they shall be of fixed rod
type. Bulk head fittings shall be of cast iron/cast aluminum body suitably painted white inside and

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grey outside complete with heat resistant glass cover P.C. holder and wire guard suitable for 100
watts incandescent lamp. Where specific gasket for glass cover and shock proof P.C.holder shall
be provided.

13.93 ACCESSORIES:

All switches shall be placed in the live, conductor of the circuit and no single pole switches of fuse
shall be inserted in the earth, earthen neutral conductor of the circuit. Single pole switches (other
than for multiple control) carrying not more than 15 Amp. May be of the turbater type and the
switch shall be ‘ON’ when the handle or knob is down.

13.94 SOCKET OUTLETS:

(A) A socket outlet shall not embody terminals integral part of it. But the fuse may be embodied in
plug in which case plug shall be non-reversible and shall be so arranged and connected that the
fuse is connected to phase, live conductor or the non-earthen conductor of the circuit.

(B) Every socket outlet shall be controlled by main switch.

(C) The switch controlled the socket outlet shall be on the “Live” side of the line.

(D) A Amp. and 15 Amp. Socket outlet sg\hall be normally be fixed at any convenient place 23
CMS. above the floor level or near such level in special cases as desired by the Engineer-in-
charge. 15 Amp. Switch and socket should have integral provisions of an indicator diode. The
switch for 5 Amp. Socket outlet shall be kept at normal switch level and that for 15 Amp along with
the socket outlet. However, in special case, if desired by the Engineer-in-charge the 5 Amp. along
with the socket outlet.

(E) Where socket outlet placed at lower levels, they shall be enclosed in suitable metallic box. As
the case may be to harmonize with the system of wiring adopted.

(F) In an earthen system of supply a socket outlet and plug shall be of the three pin-type the third
terminal shall be connected to earth.

(G) Conductors connecting electrical appliance, with socket outlet shall be of flexible twin cord with
an earthlings cord which shall be secured by connecting between the earth terminal of plug and
the metallic body of the electrical appliance.

13.95 ATTACHMENT OF FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES:

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In case of conduit wiring, and accessories like switches, socket outlets, call bell pushes and
regulators shall be fixed in flush pattern inside metal boxes.

Accessories like ceiling roses, brackets, battens, stipp pendants etc. shall be fixed on metal outlet
boxes, aluminum alloy or radium plated iron screws shall be used to fix the accessories to their
basis. The blocks/boards shall normally be mounted with their bottom 1.25 meter from floor level.
The boards shall have sun mica finish.

13.95.1 FANS, REGULATORS AND CLAMPS:

(A) Ceiling fans including their suspensions shall conform to relevant Indian standard.

(B) All ceiling fans shall be wired to ceiling roses or to special connector boxes and suspended
from hocks or shackles with insulators between hooks and suspension rods. There shall be no joint
in the suspension rod.

(C) For concrete roofs, ceiling fan hooks shall be buried in the concrete during construction. M. S.
flat of size 4mm x 6mm bent in the form of an inverted” supported on two cross roads or cross flats
60 cm long which are bound together to the top reinforcement the roof shall be used. The distance
between the vertical lags shall not be less than 15 cm. and the legs shall project at least 13 cm.
below the ceiling and oval holes shall be made inthem for carrying a 15 m dia rod hook.
Alternatively a 15 mm dia M. S. rodin “U” shape of “U” with their vertical legs bent horizontally at
the top at least 1cm. either side and bound to the top reinforcement of the roof shall be used.

(D) In building with concrete roofs having a low ceiling height where the fan clamp mentioned
under (C ) cannot be used or whatever specified recessed type fan clamp outside a cistern box,
shall be used.

(E) Canopies on top of suspensions road shall effectively hide the suspensions.

(F) The loading wire shall be or normal cross sectional area not less than 1.5 sq.Mt. and shall be
protected from abrasion.

(G) Unless otherwise specified all ceiling fans shall be ‘2.75 m ht above the floor.

(H) In the case of measurement of extra down rod for ceiling fan including the same shall be
measured in units of 10 CMS. may lengths less than cm. shall be ignored.

13.95.2 EXHAUST FANS:

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(A) Exhaust fan shall conform to the relevant Indian standards.

(B) Exhaust fans shall be fixed at the places indicated by the Engineer-in charge. For fixing an
exhaust fan a circular hole shall be provided in the wall of suit the size of the frame which shall be
fixed by means of rag bolts embedded to the wall. The hole shall be neatly plastered to the original
finish of the wall. The exhaust fan shall be connected to exhaust fan point, which shall be wire as
near to the hole as possible by means of a flexible cored, car being taken that the rotate in the
proper direction.

(C) Exhaust fans for installation in corrosive atmosphere, the exhaust fan shall be painted with a
special PVC paint or chlorinated rubber paint (chlorinated rubber paint).

(D) Installation of exhaust fans in kitchens dark rooms and such other specials locations needs
careful consideration.

The regulations of ceiling fans/exhaust fans regulators shall be connected to earth by loop ear
thing.

13.96 CONDUIT WIRING:

SURFACE CONDUIT WIRING SYSTEM:

All conduit pipes shall be of approved gauge (not less than 16 SWG for conduit of sizes up to 32
mm. diameter and not less than 14 SEG got conduit of sizes above 32 mm dia) solid drawn or lap
welded finished with galvanized or stove enameled surface. All conduit accessories shall be of
threaded type and under no circumstances pin grip type or clamp grip type accessories shall be
used. The maximum number of VIR PVC insulated 250 volts grade aluminum conductor cable that
can be drawn section and the number of cables per conduit shall not be exceeded. No steel
conduit less than 19 mm. in dia meter shall be used.

Cables carrying direct current if desired be bunched whatever their polarity, but cable carrying
alternating current, if installed in metal conduit shall always be bunched so that the outgoing and
return cables are drawn into the same conduit. Conduit pipes shall be joined by means of screwed
couplers and screwed accessories only.

In long distance straight run of conduit, inspection type coupler at reasonable intervals shall be
provided or running threads with couplers and jam nuts shall be provided. In the latter case the
bare threaded portion shall be threaded within corrosive preservatives. Threads on conduit pipes in
all cases shall be between 13mm to 19mm long sufficient to accommodate pipes to full threaded

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portion of couplers or accessories. Out end conduits pipes shall have no sharp edges nor any
burds leftto avoid damage to the insulation of conductors which pulling them through such pipes.

The Engineer in charge with a view to ensuring that the above provisions has-been carried out
may require that the separate lengths of conduits etc. after they have been prepared, shall be
submitted for inspection before being fixed.

The layout of conduit should be such that any condensation or sweating inside the conduit is
drained out. Suitable precaution should also be taken to prevent entry of insects inside the conduit.
The outer surface of conduit include all bends, unions, tees, junction boxes etc. forming part of the
conduit system shall be adequately protected against rush when such system is exposed to
weather by being painted with two coats of oxide paint applied before they are fixed. In all cases,
to bars threaded portion of conduit pipe shall be allowed. Unless such bars threaded portion is
treated with anti corrosive preservation on covered with approved plastic compound. After
installation, all surface of conduit pipes fitting, switch and regular boxes etc. shall be painted.

13.96.1 FIXING OF CONDUIT:

(A) Conduit pipes shall be fixed by heavy gauge saddles, secured to suitable wood plugs or other
approved plugs with screw in an approved manner at an interval of not more than one meter but on
either side of the couplers or bands, or similar fittings saddles shall be fixed at a distance of 30 cm.
from the centre of such fittings. The saddles should not be less than 4 gauge for conduits up to 25
mm. and not less than2 gauge for larger diameter.

(B) Where conduit pipes are to be laid along the trusses, steel joints, etc. the same shall be
secured by means of ordinary clips or grinder clips as required by the Engineer in charge where it
is not possible to drill holes in the truss members, suitable clamps with bolts and nut shall be used.
The width and the thickness of the ordinary clips or grinder clips and clamps

shall be not less than as stated below.

13.96.2 FOR CLAMPS ON ORDINARY CLIPS:

Size of conduit Width of saddle clip Thickness of clip1mm 19mm 20 SWG25mm 19mm 20
SWG32mm and above 25mm 18 SWG

13. 96.3 FOR GIRDER CLIPS:

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For all sizes of conduit size of clamping rod shall be 7 SWG diameters. All necessary bends in the
system, including diversion shall be done by bending pipes or by inserting suitable or inspection
boxes whichever is most suitable conduit fittings shall be avoided as far as possible on conduit
system exposed to weather. Where necessary solid type fittings shall be used, radius of bends, in
conduit pipes shall not be less than 7.5 cm. No length of conduit shall have more than the
equivalent of four quarter bends, from outlet to outlet. The switch or regulator box shall be made of
metal on all sides, except on the front. In the case of cast boxes, wall thickness shall be at least
3mm and in case of welded mild steel sheet boxes the wall thickness shall not be less than 10
gauge for boxes. Up to a size of 20cm x 30cm and above this M. S. boxes shall be used except
where otherwise stated 3mm thick phonetic laminated sheets like sun mica shall be fixed on the
front with brass screws. Clear depth of the box shall not be less than 60mm and this shall be
increased suitably to accommodate mounting of fan regulators in flush pattern. Only a portion of
the above box shall be sunk in the wall, the other portion being projection out for suitable entry of
conduit pipes in the box.

The conduit of each circuit or section shall be completed before conductors are drawn in. The
entire system of conduit after erection shall be tested for mechanical and electrical continuity
throughout the permanently connected to earth conforming to the requirements specified
elsewhere by means of special approved type of ear thing cap efficiently fastened to conduit pipe
in a workmanlike manner for a perfect continuity between the earth and conduit. Gas or water pipe
shall not be used as earth medium. If conduit pipes are liable to

mechanical damage, they shall be adequately protected. In conduit system pipes continues when
passing through walls or must to be floors.

13.96.4 RECESSED CONDUIT WIRING SYSTEM:

Recessed conduit wiring system shall comply with all the requirements of surface conduit wiring
system specified, in clauses above and in addition to the requirements specified in the following
clauses:

The chase in the wall shall be neatly made and of sample dimensions to permit the conduit to be
fixed in the manner desired. In the case of building, under construction conduit shall be buried in
the wall before plastering and shall be finished neatly after erection of conduit. In case of exposed
brick rubble masonry works, special care should be taken to fix the conduit and accessories in
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means of staples or by means of saddles not more than 60 cm. apart or by another approved
means of fixing. Fixing of standard bends elbows shall be avoided as far as practicable and all
maintained by bending the conduit pipe itself with a long radius, which will permit easy drawing of
conductors. A threaded joint of conduit pipes shall be treated with approved presentation
compound to ensure protection against rust. Suitable inspection boxes to the barest minimum
requirements shall be provided to permit periodical inspection

and to facilitate replacement of wires, if necessary. These shall be mounted flush with the walls.
Suitable ventilating holes shall be provided in the inspection box covers.

All outlets such as switches, wall sockets, etc. shall be flush types. The outlet box shall be same as
above shall be mounted flush with the wall. The metal box shall be efficiently earthen with conduit
by an approved means of earth attachment. The facilities drawing of wires in the conduit, G I fix
wire of 10 SWG shall be provided along with laying of recessed conduit.

13.97 EARTHINGS:

(i) Earth electrode either in the form of pipe electrode or plate electrode shall be provided at all
premises for providing in earth system.

(ii) Except for equipment provided with double insulate all the non-circuit carrying metal parts of
electrical insulation is to be earthen properly. All metal conduit trucking cases, sheaths, switch
gears, distribution fuse boards lighting fittings and all other parts made of metal shall be bent
together and connected by means of separate and distinct conductor to ineffective earth electrode.

(iii) The main earth electrode should be a C.I. perforated pipe driven into thesoil as per standard
practice. Continuous loops ear thing should be provided with adequate size of GI wire. Ear thing
work should conform to I.E. Rules.It shall be provided in accordance with I. S. 3043 (1966) (Code
practice for earthling).

ix) SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR PIPES, JOINTS AND

APPURTENANCES
x)
14.1 GENERAL

1. The contractor shall inform the Engineer in charge of the department in advance for the
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2. The contractor shall arrange free access to the factory plants; provide information in
respect of the character of material used, the progress and the manner of the work. The Engineer
in charge of the department reserves his rights to reject any pipe all pipes fittings that are
considered not manufactured fabricated in accordance with the procedure and specifications.

3. The contractor shall provide two sets of accurate ring gauges for measurement of
pipes and fittings at no extra cost.

4. It shall be responsibility of the contractor to supply the pipes along the alignment as
shown. ( The alignment is subjected to change without any extra claims of the contractor as per
the site requirement) by carting with suitable transport and place the same in sound conditions by
providing supports so as to avoid any damage to the pipes and specials.

5. No payment for the partially finished or partially fabricated pipes and fittings or for the
rejected material on the receipt of the pipes. The payment of the specials and pipes shall be
regulated as per the bill of quantity. The contractor shall submit proof of the weight worked out on
the basis of Dharam Kanta receipt and the standard weight based on relevant I.S. code with
specifications shall considered for payment.

6. The item of laying and joining of pipes exclude the cost of welding of joints, cost of
rubber rings but include placing the pipes in position and testing.

7. MSERW ISO -3183-2007 /GMS IS:1239-1990 (Part-1) pipes as per specifications and
specials at factory and execution of work at site shall be got inspected from the outside 3rd party
inspecting agency such as MECON/RITES/DNV as appointed by the contractor/firm. The
inspection charges for the same shall be borne by the contractor/firm. The deficiency pointed out
during inspection shall be rectified by the contractor/firm without any extra cost. The representative
of the department may inspect the pipes at manufacturing unit during the process of manufacturing
of pipes. The charges for the same on account of transport facilities, to & fro railway fare charges
and stay at out station as applicable shall be borne/provided by the contractor.

14.2. RUBBER GASKETS

Gasket of Group-I having inside diameter equal to outside diameter of the corresponding pipe
which follows principal established in as per IS:2712-1965 gaskets for pipe flanges in order to
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or bore hole of the integral, welding neck or socket weld type flange. Group I gaskets have outside
contact diameter equal to outside diameter of the raised face.

14.3. CAST IRON /CAST STEEL SLUICE VALVES

C.I. /CS Sluice Valves with hand wheel or otherwise as specified shall be conforming to relevant
I.S. code and shall bear ISI mark. The valve shall be of make already approved by HP I&PH
Department.

9.4. ENGRAVING OF PIPES

Stenciling on pipes, the tolerances in diameter, shall be carried out as per procedure laid in the
relevant IS code.

14.5. LAYING & JOINTING

(i) Each pipe shall be brushed and cleaned thoroughly before laying of the pipes and specials
shall be cleaned and then placed carefully inside the trenches, over pillars or pushed inside the
pipe culvert/box culvert. At the close of day, the ends shall be closed with wooden disc free of cost.

(ii) The lining and out coating of MSERW. pipe and special etc. shall not be removed /dismantled
at any cost

(iii) In case the rocks are encountered the site excavation shall be done by chiseling, blasting
under no circumstances shall be done.

(iv)In some narrow streets work can be done during night only. In that condition, the contractor
shall plan the work in such a way that cutting, laying and filling shall be done during one night so
that the work is complete before next morning.

(v) The contractor may have to shift or re handle the pipes, which have to be stacked elsewhere
due to non-availability of sufficient space or traffic congestion. Nothing extra shall be paid on this
account.

(vi) The water connection or sewer connection damaged during the execution shall be restored on
the same day.

14.6. The contractor shall provide

(a) Necessary foundation & bedding, saddles & pillars etc. for the pipe line as perspecifications
and as per site requirement.

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(b) And fix in position the necessary appurtenances viz. specials, Sluice Valves, Air Valves, NRV
etc. of suitable size & specifications and requirement of site

(c) Construction of anchorage block, supporting saddles/pillars for pipe line, thrust blocks, cross
the drainage work etc. for fixing of valves & specials, for crossing the waterline as per direction of
Engineer-in charge at his own cost.

13. No payment shall be made for crossing of pipes and specials over bridges under roads/
channels and nallahs etc. irrespective of any length of pipes to be laid.

14.7 PIPE BEDDING:-

(i) The bottom of the trench shall be suitable rounded to fit underside of the pipe, extra
excavation will have to be done for Joint portion of the pipe so that the pipe is bedded on soil.

(ii) In case of loose soil, cement concrete bedding shall be provided as per scope of work
before laying of pipe line as directed by the Engineer-in charge

(iii) In case of rock cutting, local sand bedding not less than 15 cm. in thickness shall be
provided before lying of pipe line as directed by Engineer-in-charge and shall not be paid extra to
the contractor.

(iv) The work of diversion of road etc. including construction of diversion guide walls/bricks
payment bituminous road etc. will be done by the contractor in terms of contract. But its
maintenance such as patches, filling of depressions, watering, consolidating, engaging night
Chowkidar, red lantern, barricading with ballies, providing fencing, providing red and white colored
caution boards with florescent paint lettering etc. required for smooth and safe plying of traffic shall
be provided free of cost by the contractor. Excavated earth/malba and stone will have to be put on
the refilling if required free of cost to facilitate smooth traffic. When barricading with G.I. sheet is
done, no extra payment shall be made for it.

14.8. TESTING OF JOINTS:-

The different sections of the pipes laid will be tested hydraulically as directed by the Engineer in
charge of the department as per relevant MSERW / Specifications Indian Standard codes to a
specified test pressure. Necessary equipment such as generating sets, high pressure pumps, test
plates and dummy plates to be put on the test etc., pressure gauge and water etc. required for

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hydraulic test shall be arranged by the contractor. During the course of test, if any joint is found
leaking, the contractor will repair the same free of cost.

14.9. TEST PROCEDURE:-

Each section shall be properly sealed off preferably with special stop ends (test plates) and end
secured by adequate anchors. The section under test shall be filled with water taking care that all
air is displaced from the pressure for a period in order to achieve conditions as stable as possible
for testing. More water shall be pumped into water main from calibrated container until the required
test pressure is reached. The test pressure shall be maintained throughout the test period of 60
minutes by means of continuous pumping, using a pressure release valves. The excess water
coming from pressure release valve shall be returned to the calibrated container. The rate of loss
of water from the container shall be determined at regular intervals. The accepted rates of loss of
water for the pipe line shall not be more than 3 liter/mm diameter/km/30m head. The entire
relevant MSERW steel grade IS/ ISO 3183-2007 Standards shall adhered to.

14.10. FINAL TESTING:-

After all sections have been jointed together on completion of sectional testing, test on the
completed pipe line should be carried out. This test should be carried out at a pressure not less
than the working pressure of the pipe line does bit exceed the maximum,. During the test an
inspection should be made of all work, which has not been subjected to sectional tests.
Interconnection work shall be completed by taking up the job continuously working day & night.

14.11. SPECIFICATIONS:-

The work shall be carried out as per MSERW/GMS Specifications /IS: specification & I.S. Code
practice with up to date rev`ision and other relevant I.S. Code shall be followed for laying water
pipe lines.

14.12. 2% of the cost of P/L/J of pipes & specials shall be withheld from the each R/A
bills and same shall be released after successful final testing of entire water line.

14.13 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WORKS INSPECTION

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14.13.1 All works and materials under the specification will be inspected during all
phase of manufacture and testing and such inspection shall not relieve the tenderer/firm of his
responsibility to furnish materials and performed work in accordance with this specification.

14.13.2 The Contractor shall notify the competent authority in advance of the
production of materials and fabrication thereof, in the order that the competent authority may
arrange for mill and shop inspection. The contractor will arrange for, at his own cost, the inspection
of material for IPH Officers and third party inspection.

14.13.3 That department may reject any or all materials or works that do not meet
with any of the requirements of this specification. The Contractor shall rectify or replace such
rejected materials / performed work at his own cost, to the satisfaction of the competent authority
of the department.

14.13.4 The IPH department shall have free access to those parts of all plants or
any other premises and sites that are concerned with the furnishing of materials or the
performance of work under this specification.

14.13.5 The Contractor shall furnish to the Officers of the IPH department reasonable
facilities and space without charge for inspection, testing and obtaining of any information he
desires in respect of the quality of materials used and the progress and manner of the work.

15. PROCEDURE FOR RECEIVING PIPES

15.1 General

To ensure that the work of erecting pipes is not held up at any stage and place, the

Contractor shall maintain an adequate stock of standard specials, flange rings, Expansion joints,
manhole covers, etc. and short lengths of pipelines, etc. at site in his field stores, in consultation
with the Engineer in charge of the department. Wherever possible, the Contractor shall arrange
one full month’s requirement of pipes, specials, etc. stacked along arrange one full month’s
requirement of pipes, specials, etc. stacked along the alignment in such a way that no obstruction
is caused to the traffic, residents, or for repairs to other utilities.

15.2 Stacking of Pipes, Etc. and Inspection

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The Contractor shall keep in each section a responsible representative of his own to take delivery
of the pipes, specials and appurtenances etc. transported from the fabrication stockyard or
received from any other work site to the site of laying and to stock along the route on timber skids
Padding shall be provided between coated pipes and timber skids to avoid damage to the coating.
Suitable gaps in the pipes stacked shall be left at intervals to permit access from one side to the
other. The pipes specials, appurtenances so received on site shall be jointly inspected and defects
recorded, if any, such as protrusions, grooves, dents, notches, damage to the internal coating etc.,
shall be pointed out immediately to the Employer or his Representative at the site and in the
acknowledgement of challans. Such defects shall be rectified or repaired to the satisfaction of the
Employer or his Representative entirely at the Contractor’s risk and cost. Contractor should also
note that watch and ward of all materials is of the Contractor and if something is lost from the site
and is paid, its cost shall be recovered from the Contractor.

15.3 Handling of Pipes, Special Appurtenances Etc.

It is essential to avoid damage to the pipes, fittings and specials, etc. or their coatings & lining at all
stages during handling. The pipes and specials shall be handled in such a manner as not to
destroy their circularity or cause any damage to their surface treatment. Pipes shall not be thrown
down from the trucks nor shall they be dragged or rolled along hard surfaces. Slings of canvas or
equally non abrasive materials of suitable width of special attachment shaped to fit the pipe ends
shall be used to lift and lower the pipes to prevent damage to the coatings provided. Great care
shall be taken in handling the pipe right from the first operation of manufacture until they are laid
and jointed. The Contractor will provide temporary props in order to prevent any sagging of the
pipes while they are stacked in their yard and while transporting to the site of delivery, i.e. laying.
The props shall be retained until the pipes are laid if at any time these props are found to be
dislodged or disturbed, the Contractor shall immediately reinstate them in such a way that the true
shape of the pipe shell or specials is maintained to the satisfaction of the Employer or his
Representative. No defective or damaged pipe or special shall be allowed to be used in the work
without rectification to the coating shall be repaired by the Contractor at his own cost to the original
shape and to the satisfaction of the Engineer in charge of the department.

15.4 Dents

Whenever any dent, i.e. a significant alteration of the curvature of the pipe shell is noticed, the
depth of the dent shall be measured between the lowest point of the dent and the pipe shell

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curvature line. All dents exceeding 2 percent of the outerdiameter of the pipe shall be removed by
cutting out a cylindrical portion of the pipe and replacing the same by an undamaged piece of the
pipe. Repairs by hammering with or without heating shall not be permitted. Any damage to the
coating shall also be carefully examined and rectified fully by the Contractor at his own cost.

15.5 Marking

1 The component parts of the pipes shall be carefully marked as per MSERW
Specifications for identification in the field in such a way that these could be located on the field.
The marking operation shall be conducted with full size rulers and templates.

.2 The plates used for fabrication of pipes shall be laid out in such a way that when
the shells are completed one set of original identification markings for the material will be plainly
visible. In case these markings are unavoidably cut out, they shall be accurately transferred by the
Contractor to a location where these markings will be visible on the completed work.

.3 Two copies of these details shall be furnished to the owner free of cost.

.4 No separate payment will be made for these markings and the rates quoted shall be
deemed to include the cost of such markings.

16. LAYING OF PIPE LINE

1. General

After having carried out excavation of trenches as is explained in these specifications elsewhere
the loose materials from the sides or the edges of the trench shall be prevented from falling inside
the trench. Properly designed bedding as per site conditions for resting of the pipes shell then be
provided before starting with the laying. The excavation of trenches for laying of API/ MSERW
pipe shall be as per provisions of relevant API / MSERW Specifications and IS Code. Design of
bedding with respect to installation condition shall be submitted by the Contractor for approval by
the department.

2. When welding is to be carried out with pipes in the trench additional excavation of
not more that 600 mm in depth and 900mm in length shall be provided all round the pipe at the
position of the joint for facilitating in the welding.

3. Unless specified otherwise, the pipeline shall be buried with minimum cover of 1.0
meter above socket top and as approved by the competent authority of the department. No

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material shall be erected unless it has been previously passed by the employer or his competent
authority of the department

4 Where pipes are to be laid to curves, the deflection at each joint shall not exceed
one degree. For sharper curves specifically made bends shall be provided.

16.1 Laying Programme.

The Contractor shall submit a detailed bar chart for procuring and laying of the
pipelines, which shall be subject to the competent authority of the department’s approval. In
preparing CPM& bar chart, the Contractor shall plan his activities such that the laying of pipes shall
closely follow the procurement schedule and no pipes shall remain stacked at site for a period
more than one month or as decided by the competent authority of the department. The Contractor
shall also submit procurement schedule of pipes, specials and fittings.

1. Together with the bar chart he shall also submit a methodology describing how he will carry
out this work within the contractual period and the required recourses in terms of construction
equipments and other facilities that shall be utilized to complete the works.

2. Before commencing the work of pipe laying, the Contractor shall study the plan of the
pipeline for the section concerned. He shall also study the details of laying i.e. underground or
above ground. The underground pipeline shall be laid on properly designed bedding and approved
by the competent authority of the department. The difference in depth due to uneven excavations
by the Contractor shall be made up by sand cushioning / C.C. (M-10) as per direction of in charge
of the department. For laying of pipe below ground, the Contractor shall also follow
specifications/instruction as are given in these specifications for Excavation and Barricading etc..
The width for the pipe line bridge shall be such as to accommodate the pipes and facilities.

3. All pipe laying, welding and testing etc. shall be as per relevant IS specifications
and to the satisfaction of the Employer or his representative.

4. Erection of pipes/fabricated shells shall be carried out by the Contractor who shall equip
himself at his own cost, with all necessary tools, machinery, equipments, generators, testing
equipments, test plates and piping etc. and labour required for the purpose. The pipeline shall be
constructed in lengths with a separate full time gang working on each length/section.

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16.2 Handling of pipes and specials.

During handling of the pipes and fittings, coating shall be protected and strips not less than
20cm wide and placing strips of heavy belting or other approved sheet materials not less than 20
cm wide under all ropes or fastening.

16.3 Lowering and Jointing.

Before pipes are lowered, the trenches shall be examined as per provisions of relevant
MSERW/IS Code/HPPWD/IPH specifications.. Also pipe handling and inspections shall be done as
per the relevant MSERW/ GMS specifications and IS Code.

1. Pipe laying below ground level where shoring timbering is provided the pipe shall be
lowered into the trenches by removing only one or two struts at a time. It shall be seen that no part
of the shoring is disturbed or damaged and, if necessary, additional temporary struts may be fixed
during the lowering operations. In case of laying of pipe is not damaged in any way during the
lowering operations. In case of laying of pipes and other situations also it shall also be necessary
to see that the coating of pipe is not damaged in any way during the lowering and assembling.
After the pipe is lowered into the trench, it shall be laid in correct line and level by using the
leveling instruments, sight rails, the todolite etc. Care shall be taken to see that the longitudinal
joints of two consecutive pipes at each circumferential joint are staggered by 30 as mentioned in
Clause 8.1.2 of IS: 5822 along with other relevant MSERW/GMS specifications. While assembling
the pipes, the ends shall have to be brought close enough to leave a uniform gap not exceeding
3mm. If necessary a marginal cut may be taken to ensure a close fit of pipe faces. For this
purpose, only experienced cutters who can make uniform and straight cuts, shall be permitted to
cut the faces of the pipes. No extra payment shall be made for such marginal cutting. There shall
be no lateral displacement between the pipe faces to be joined. If necessary, spiders from inside
and tightening rings from outside shall be used to bring the two ends in perfect contact and
alignment. It may also be necessary to use jacks for this purpose. In no case shall hammering or
longitudinal slitting be permitted. When the pipe is properly assembled and checked for correct line
and level, it shall be firmly supported on wooden beams and wedges and tack welded. Some
portion of the trench may be refilled at this stage so as to prevent the pipeline from losing
its/alignment. The tack welded circumferential joints shall then be welded fully. Only experienced
welders, who will be tested from time to time, shall be permitted to carry out the welding work. On
Completion of the pipe jointing and external protection against rusting the trench and the welding
pits shall be cleaned filled and compacted in 150mm layers as per direction of the Employer.

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2. Precautions against floatation. When the pipe line laid underground in a long narrow cutting
gets submerged in water collected in the trench of cutting, it is subjected to an uplift pressure due
to buoyancy and is likely to float if completely or partly empty. In the design of pipelines, provision
is to be made to safeguard against floatation, providing sufficient overburden or by providing
sufficient dead weight by means of blocks etc. Factor of safety for calculation for check against
floating shall be taken as 1.2. In the case of works extending over one or more monsoon seasons,
however, special care and precautions shall be necessary during the progress of work on this
account. The Contractor shall close down pipe laying operations well in time for the monsoon. The
work of providing blocks, refilling the earth to the required level, compacting the same, etc. shall
always be done as soon as the pipeline in the cutting has been laid .The Contractor shall see that
the water shall not be allowed to accumulate in open trenches. Where work is in an incomplete
stage, precautionary work, such as blank flanging in the open ends of the pipeline and filling the
pipeline with water etc. shall be taken up as directed by the in charge of the department. Such
works shall be to the Contractor’s account and no separate payment shall be made for the same.
The Contractor’s rate for pipe laying shall be deemed to include such precautionary measures
against floatation.

Protection of the pipeline against floatation shall be suitably designed by the contractor his own
cost.

16.4. Refilling of trenches.

On completion of the pipe laying operations in any section, for a length of about 100m and
while further work is still in progress, refilling of trenches shall be started by the Contractor with a
view of restricting the length of open trenches. Pipe laying shall closely follow the progress of
Trench Excavation and the Contractor shall not permit unreasonably excessive length of trench
excavation to remain open while waiting testing to the pipeline. If the in charge of the department
considers that the Contractor is not complying with any of the foregoing requirements, he may
prohibit further trench excavation until he is satisfied with the progress of laying and testing of
pipes and refilling of trenches. Only soft earth and moorum of good quality free from stones larger
than 75mm in size and free from boulders, roots, vegetation etc. shall be utilized after the lumps
are broken for filling in around the pipes for at least 30 cm all around for pipes less than 1200mm
diameter and d/4 for pipes greater than 1200 diameter. Filling shall be done in layers not
exceeding 150mm and compacted to 95 percent of the maximum dry density as per as part VII of
IS:2720. The excavated material nearest to the trench shall be used first. Care shall be taken
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simultaneously on both sides of the pipes so that unequal pressure does not occur. Walking or
working on the completed pipeline unless the trench has been filled to height of at least 30cm over
the top of the pipe except as may be necessary for tamping etc. during backfilling work. The
remaining portion of the trench may be filled in with a mixture of hard and soft material free from
boulders and clods of earth larger than 150mm in size if sufficient quantity of good earth and
moorum are not available, filling shall be done in layers not exceeding 150mm in thickness
accompanied by adequate watering, ramming etc. so as to be compacted 95% of the maximum
dry density as per part VII of IS: 2720. Water contents of the soil shall be as near the optimum
moisture content as possible. The trench shall be refilled so as to build up to the original ground
level, keeping due allowance for subsequent settlement likely to take place. To prevent buckling of
pipe, pipes shall be strutted from inside while the work of refilling is in progress, for which no
separate payment shall be made separately.

Strutting shall be done by means of strong spiders having at least 6 arms, which shall be
sufficiently stiff to resist all deformation of pipes. Spiders shall be provided at a maximum interval
of 2 meters Strutting shall be done in such a way that in sidelining is not damaged. Removal of all
surplus will be the responsibility of contractor and the same has to be removed immediately after
completion of backfilling, leveling and dressing etc. failing which it shall be removed at contractor’s
cost. If suitable material for refilling is not available from excavation the Contractor shall bring good
earth, moorum of approved quality as directed by the Employer. Nothing extra shall be paid for
bringing earth from outside for filing up to final ground level shown in the approved L- section. No
mechanical plant other than approved compacting equipment shall run over or operate within the
trench until backfilling has reached its final compacted level or the approval of the Employer or his
Representative has been obtained. Subsidence in filling in : If any subsidence take place either in
the filling of the trenches or near about it during the maintenance period of 12 months from the
date of completion of the Contract, the Contractor shall make good the same at his own cost or the
Employer may without notice to the Contractor, make good the same in any way and with any
material that he may think proper, at the expense of the Contractor. The Employer or his
Representative may also, if he anticipates occurrence of any subsidence, employ persons to give
his timely notice of the necessity of making good the same, and the expenses on this account shall
be charged to the Contractor.

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1. Unless specified otherwise all pipes and specials shall have flanged joints as per ANSI B
specifications.

2. The welding of pipes in the field should comply with MSERW and Table specifications. An
electrode for welding should comply with MSERW and Table with latest amendments along with
other relevant IS specifications. The welded joints shall be tested in accordance with MSERW and
Table with latest amendments along with other relevant IS / MSERW specifications whichever is
applicable. One test specimen taken from at least one field joint out of 10 shall be subjected to test
as per provisions of MSERW pipe with latest amendments along with other relevant IS
specifications.

3 Except for routine welding of joints, no other work shall be done in the absence of
Contractor’s engineer, either during the day-time or at night.

4 Chipping shall not be kept in arrears for more than 15 joints.

5 .Design for saddle pieces shall first be got approved from the in charge of the department and
then the saddle piece shall be fixed in position as per approved drawings after checking bolts
holes, by means of templates. Entire responsibility for proper design/shape for the saddles shall be
of the Contractor.

16.6 Preparation of Pipe Faces

Preparation of pipe faces for welding shall be done as per provisions of relevant IS / MSERW
Code whichever is applicable.

16.7 Temperature

1 All works such as fixing flanges, base plates etc. in true alignment, and incorrect position
and tack-welding pipes shall be done at the mean temperature to be checked by contractor from
metrological office.

2 For ascertaining the temperature, the Contractor shall provide mercury cups and fix them to
the pipe shell from outside and shall also provide thermometers of the required type and range. No
extra payment shall be made for all this.

3 Fixing Expansion Joints

Expansion joints shall be designed to allow /or thermal induced movement of pipelines laid
above/below ground. Details regarding temperature data shall be collected by the Contractor from

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the metrological department at his own cost for designing the expansion joints. The bidder shall
design the expansion joints as per provisions of IS Code and provide at his own cost after approval
from the Employer. The Contractor shall also submit detailed installation and fabrication drawings
so as to carry out the work. Also the Contractor shall submit methodology and sequence of
Installation of the expansion joints. Expansion joints shall be welded on to pipelines at locations
indicated on Drawings to be supplied by Contractor with the bid document. Expansion joints shall
be fabricated true to shape and sizes as shown in the approved drawings. All contact surfaces
shall be properly machined and finished smooth to ensure smooth working of the joints. The steel
bolts and nuts to be used in the manufacturing shall be of approved manufacturer. The joints shall
be assembled without undue hammering or forcing in, to avoid damage to any part thereof. The
packing material to be used in the expansion joints shall be asbestos synthetic rubber or any other
suitable material and rubber ring in conformations with MSERW and table with latest amendments
along with other relevant IS / MSERW specifications whichever is applicable as approved by the
Engineer in charge of the department. It shall be capable of withstanding the test pressure and
shall have high compressibility and pro CP Mies to withstand deterioration by abrasion or water
action. For dispatch to the site, the expansion joints shall be assembled with steel ring without
other packing using bolts and nuts only in a locked position. The machined surfaces shall be
greased before assembly. All the remaining bolts, nuts and washers and the packing material
including rubber rings shall be supplied by the Contractor at the site of laying along with expansion
joining. If any expansion joint gets damaged during transportation, it shall be replaced by the
Contractor at his own cost.

If any defects are noticed after its erection at site the Contractor shall carryout necessary repair
either at site or at their works as directed by the Employer. All expenses in this connection
including its removal, transporting and re-fixing shall be borne by the Contractor. The responsibility
as regards the defects noticed shall be determined by the in charge of the department and his
decision shall be final and binding on the Contractor.

Hydrostatic pressure test shall be conducted in accordance with MSERW and table with latest
amendments along with other relevant IS specifications equivalent international standards for the
water tightness of expansion joints. The expansion joints shall prove the sound and watertight at
the time of testing. Any leakage shall be stopped by normal tightening of bolts on the gland.

16.8Saddle Supports

Unless otherwise specified pipeline shall be underground. However in certain reaches it shall be
on R.C.C. or steel saddle supports spaced at suitable intervals. The ‘material and construction of

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R.C.C. / Steel structures such as saddles, anchor blocks, crossings etc. associated with the work
of pipeline shall conform with the relevant I.S. Codes, good engineering practice and as directed
by the Employer, or his Representative. The pipes to be laid at saddle supports shall be erected at
mean temperature. Saddle supports shall either be sliding type or fixed type. In case of sliding
support, the pipe shall be allowed to slide freely over the plate embedded in the saddle.
Alternatively to achieve fixity, the pipe shall be anchored by providing suitable anchor bases with
steel clamps. The rate for laying the pipe on saddle support shall be included in laying, aligning,
welding provision of rigging screws with screw eyes etc. In such areas subjected to floods the
contractor shall lay pipes

on pillars having unsettle able strong footings and the invert of the pipe shall preferably be kept
about 0.3 meter above HFL subject to approval of Flood control department or any other
concerned authority. Nothing extra shall be payable or recoverable on account of change in the
proposed invert levels or location of the pipeline, if any. The Contractor shall adopt these
specifications for other pipes also when the ground levels are low. Below the pipes, the Contractor
shall provide necessary bedding/ saddle supports at his own cost required as per structural
designs, which shall be got approved from the competent authority of the department.

16.9 General Sequence of Operations

Pipe laying shall generally start from the fixity points on either side, the expansion joint. If required
for pipeline above ground being provided last. Fixing points are at all anchor blocks. Where such
blocks are not required for long lengths, fixity shall be achieved by fixing the pipeline to the special
type of R.C.C. or steel saddles as per site conditions. The distance between successive ‘fixity’
points shall not exceed100m or minimum as required at site. While designing the transmission/
piping system the Contractor shall also fix positions of fixity points and location of Expansion Joints
on the basis of temperature variations which occur in District Shimla in the range of about 10 -
400C i.e. the temperatures at the time of Installation/Welding of joints and the maximum/minimum
temperature. The Contractor is also advised to check the outside temperature difference which
generally prevails in District Shimla from metrological/ weather department since ultimately
responsibility shall be of the Contractor.

16.10 The fixity saddles and ordinary saddles if the pipeline is above ground shall be cast at
least 3 weeks before the pipeline is laid on them. After all saddles between successive fixity points
have been cast, a line plan showing the actual position thereof shall be prepared, after taking and
measuring distances. In case of any errors in casting the pedestals, corrections shall be applied.
The pipe laying work shall then start from the fixity points and shall proceed towards the expansion

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joints. The method of jointing the pipes and erecting them on previously cast R.C.C. saddles shall
be determined by the Contractor and got approved from the competent authority of the
department.

The pipe strakes shall be assembled in position on the saddles either by the cranes, portable
gantries, shear legs or any other equipment approved by the competent authority of the
department. Normally, not more than two pipes shall be aligned, tacked and kept in position on
temporary supports. The Contractor shall not proceed with further work, until the circumferential
joints of these pipes are fully welded. During assembly, the pipeline shall be supported on wooden
sleepers and wedges, with the free end to the pipeline held in position by slings to avoid deflection
due to temperature variations during the day time while full welding including the external gouging
and sealing runs shall be done at proper temperature as per codes requirements and best
Engineering practice. The Contractor shall maintain the continuity of the work by adding two more
pipes on the second day in a similar manner, after full welding of the previous joints is completed.
While this new work is being done, the Contractor shall proceed with the work of providing
permanent supports for the pipeline assembled and welded previously.

16.11 SPECIALS – FABRICATION

Specials, such as tees, Y-pieces, bends (single or composite), tapers, tees, blank flanges and gap
pieces, collars, expansion joints, man-hole covers etc. shall necessarily be in steel and shall be
manufactured as per relevant API/ MSERW/GMS and relevant table with latest amendments along
with other relevant IS specifications. Standards and applicable codes and tested in the same
manner as the pipes. Small branches, single piece bends etc. may be fabricated at the site. Care
shall be taken to ensure that the fabricated fittings have at least the same strength as the pipeline
to which they are to be joined and tested.

16.12 Bends

1 Bends shall be fabricated taking into account the vertical and horizontal angles for each
case.

2 The bends shall have welded joints and the upstream and downstream ends of each bend
shall have a straight piece of variable lengths as required at site.

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4. When the point of intersection of horizontal angle coincides with that of a vertical angle, or
when these points can be made to coincide, a single combined or compound bend shall be used,
designed to accommodate both the angles. The combined bend should have a pipe angle equal to
the developed angle, arrived at from appropriate formula.

5 All joints in bends and other specials shall be thermally stress relieved as per Technical
requirements / MSERW and table with latest amendments along with other relevant IS
specifications whichever is applicable

6 Details of thrust collars anchor bolts, holding down straps, saddle plates shall be
furnished by the Contractor which will have to be got together with full
specifications.
16.13 Man holes

Manholes of sizes approved by the department shall be provided at locations generally 1 km apart,
with additional manholes at both the sides of butterfly vales/sluice valves. Manholes in the pipeline
above ground shall be placed in suitable position as agreed with the competent authority of the
department. The contractor shall fabricate different parts of manhole in conformity with relevant
IS specification, well-established practices and as directed by the competent authority of the
department.

16.14 Closing or Make up Sections

Closing or makeup sections shall be fabricated by the Contractor to permit field adjustments in
pipeline length to compensate for shrinkage in field welded joints, differences between actual and
theoretical lengths and discrepancies in measurements. The Contractor shall initially plan the
positions of closing gaps and submit proper drawings showing the materials / specials, which he
shall be providing for closing of each gap at his own cost.

1 Heads/Closures Two types of closures/ heads are used in pipelines depends on their
locations viz.:

a) Closures for manhole covers and

b) Blank flanges either of flat plate design of dished hemispherical closures. These shall be
properly designed MSERW and table with latest amendments along with other relevant IS
specifications and provided by the contractor at his own cost depending on locations where to be
used.

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16.15 Walkways, Stairs, Ladders, Handrails etc.

Walkways, stairs, rungs, ladders, handrails etc. if required shall be manufactured and by the
contractor and / or as directed by the Employer or his representative. They shall conform to well
established design and construction for each accessory concerned.

16.16 Flanges

Flanges shall comply with required table with latest amendments. The nominal pressure
rating shall be at least equal to the highest pressure rating of pipes or fittings to which they are
attached. Flanges shall be properly designed and provided at the end of

pipes of special where sluice valves, blank flanges, tapers and other flanged specials have to be
introduced. The contractor shall assemble the flanges in the exact position by marginal cutting, if
necessary, so as to get the desired position of the sluice valves and other specials and fittings etc.
either vertical or horizontal and shall then fully weld the flanges from both sides in such a manner
that no part of the welding protrudes beyond the flanges and if the Engineer- in- charge of the
department orders that such protrusions shall be removed, the contractor shall file or chip them off.
If required and when ordered by the employer or his representative, the contractor shall provide
and weld gusset stiffeners, as directed on site. The drilling pattern shall be matching with the
drilling pattern of flanges of valves and other fittings

16.17 Blank Flanges

Blank flanges of suitable thickness and table with latest amendments shall be provided at
all ends left unattended for the temporary closure of work and also for commissioning a section of
the pipeline or for testing the pipeline laid. For temporary closures, non-pressure blank flanges
consisting of mild steel plates, tack welded at the pipe ends may be used. For pipes subjected to
pressure, the blank flanges or domes suitably designed as per site requirements shall be provided.

16.18 Stiffener Rings

The Contractor shall provide stiffener rings wherever required. The Contractor shall weld
the same to the pipes with one circumferential run on each side. All fillet welds shall have a throat
thickness of not less than 0.7 times the width of welding and as per MSERW and table with latest
amendments along with other relevant IS specifications whichever is applicable.

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16.19 COATINGS OF PIPELINES

1 Preamble

The Contractor shall select scheme for coating of pipes as per API / MSERW and Table with latest
amendments along with other relevant IS specifications on the basis of soil & water reports at his
own supporting investigations. and other supplementary data or as directed by the competent
authority of the department as per B2 –Schedule item No. 14.18i.e the pipes and specials shall
have outside make Polykote and inside anticorrosive bitumen paint coating as per ASTM –
A153/A153M Codes with up to date amendments

16.20 Applicable Codes and Specification

The following specifications, standards and codes in addition to those listed earlier to this
specification are made a part of this specification. All standards, to this specification are made a
part of this specification. All standards, specifications, codes of practices referred to herein shall be
the latest edition including all applicable official amendments and revisions. In case of discrepancy
between this specification and those referred to herein, this specification shall govern. IS:
11906:1986 Recommendations for Cement Mortar Linings for CI Mild Steel and Ductile Iron pipes
& fittings.

IS: 8112 43 grade ordinary Portland cement.

IS: 3696 Safety Code for scaffolds and ladders (Part 1 & 2)

IS: 460 - 1985 Test Sieves

IS: 2386 (Part 2) Methods of test for aggregates for concrete part 2 Estimation of deleterious
material and organic impurities from natural sources.

IS: 383 Coarse and fine aggregate

IS: 456 Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete

IS: 516 Methods of test for strength of material

MSERW conforming to IS/ISO:3183-2007 steel grade L290 or X42 and L290 or X70 and flange as
per I:S 6392-1971 and table for pipes conforming to MSERW Standards.

16.21 General

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Engineer in charge of the department shall have the right to inspect the sources of materials, the
operation of procurement and storage of materials, Cement mortar batching and mixing equipment
and the quality control system. Such an inspection shall be arranged and the Engineer in charge of
the department and approval obtained prior to starting of lining work.

16.22 CLEANING, EPOXY PAINTING/ COATING OF MSERW PIPES AND SPECIALS

1 General The fabricated pipes and specials other than galvanized wherever laid above
ground shall be provided out coating of the following specifications. The bidders can also suggest
any other coating with this literature provided it is of better standards.

2 Surface Cleaning

All the surfaces of steel pipes and specials to be painted shall be blast cleaned to Sa 2½ Swedish
Standard SIS 055900 (equivalent to IS: 1477-Part-1, Class-B i.e. near white and other relevant
clauses of MSERW IS/ISO:3183-2007 to remove all rust, mill ‘scale etc. Earlier to sand blasting oil
and grease shall be removed by applying a suitable metal cleaning solution (quality, make and
proCPMies of the cleaning solution to be clarified by the Bidder at the time of submission of the
bid) and wiping the clean rags. Also the bidder shall remove all foreign matter, which cannot be
removed even by blasting to the satisfaction of the Employer.

3 Priming Coat

The blast-cleaned surface shall then be provided immediately a priming coat of following
specifications in the fabrication shop. “One Coat of Zinc Anode 304 inorganic Silicate coating by
airless spray (not by brush) to achieve a dry film thickness of 75 to 80 microns”. Each lot of paint
i.e. primer supplied shall also be accompanied with the certified copies of the results of the test
carried out by the manufacturer. If any sample of primer and/or paint is not conforming to the
specifications, the entire consignment to which the sample may CPMain shall be rejected. Only
those primers and painting materials that have been approved by the Employer/owner in writing
shall be used for this work. Therefore, the Bidder shall also clarify the following in respect of primer
and the paint in his bid,

i. Base

ii. Catalyst

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iii. Shade

iv. Characteristics

v. Pod life

vi. Mixing ration

vii. Viscosity

viii. Drying time.

4 Intermediate Coat

This shall be applied at fabrication shop and shall be of the following specifications; “Apply one
coat of high build miraculous iron oxide coating by airless spray to achieve a dry film thickness of
100 microns” - MAKE - Asian, Shalimar, Berger, Goodlac Nerolac and Jenson & Nicholson.

1 The bidder shall also clarify the following in respect of paint to be used as intermediate
coat

(i) Shade

(ii) Characteristics

(iii) Shell life

(iv) Drying time

(v) Finish

(vi) Co lour

(vii) Toxicity

2 In addition to above the Bidder should also enclose with the bid results of the tests of the
manufacturer in respect of the following:

(i) Stripping test

(ii) Flexibility and adhesion of 96 hours of drying

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(iii) Protection against corrosion under conditions of condensation

(iv) Impact test

(v) Resistance to heat

(vi) Flash point

(vii) Weigh per 10 liters

3 Paint shall be applied only to dry, freshly cleaned surfaces, free from dust, rust, scales,
grease or other substances which might affect the adhesion or the durability of the coating. In no
case the paint shall be applied during rainy or misty weather.

4 All paints shall be applied by skilled workmen in a workmanship manner and the average
coverage shall be equal to that recommended for first class work by the manufacturer on MSERW
IS/ISO:3183-2007 pipes.

5 The primer coat and the intermediate coat shall be uniform in thickness and free from
floods, runs, sags, drips or bare spots. Any bares pots noticed shall be recoated with an additional
application of the primer and the intermediate coat.

6 Application of the paint under very strong sun or in the early morning in winter shall be
avoided. All paintings shall be done at mean temperature recommended by the manufacturers. If
during inspection any portion is found rusted, the same shall be removed by emery paper and
recoated to the original specifications. When one coat is applied, the date of application of this coat
should be written on either end of the section. Before application of the paint, it shall properly
stirred so as to get a good mix.

7 The painting shall be done by cross brushing i.e. one coat shall be given vertically and
another coat horizontality so as to get required uniform thickness and to avoid sagging.

16.23 Finish Coat

1 This coat shall be given at erection site and shall be of the following specifications. “Apply
one coat of Catalyzed Epoxy Resin suitably pigmented of 75 microns dry film thickness” - Make:
Asian, Shalimar, Berger, GoodlacNerolac and Jenson & Nicholson.

2. Total film thickness of all the coats shall be 250 microns.

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3 Over the finishing coat a coat of POLYURETHENE EPOXY FINISH shall also be applied of
30 - micron thickness. (For reference BS: 5493 Standard by consulted) Make: Asian, Shalimar,
Berger, Goodlac, Nerolac and Jenson & Nicholson.

4 No coating shall be applied closer than 100 mm from ends of pipes and specials and this
coating shall be done after field welding. The exposed steel surfaces shall be protected by rust
preventive applications, which shall not interfere with the field welding.

19 Machined finished surfaces shall be effectively coated with white lead to prevent rust
during loading / unloading and transport of pipes and specials from the fabrication shop to
the site of erection to preserve the shop applied paint in the best practical condition.
16.24 After erection of the API / MSERW /GMS Pipe

Pipeline on site above ground, all rust, damaged area and site weld portion of the pipelines shall
be cleaned to near white and shall be painted with one coat of primer and two coats of paints as
explained earlier. Over the two paints coats a coat of 30-micron thickness POLYURETHENE
EPOXY FINISH shall also be provided. All paintings shall be done on clean dry surfaces so that
there is proper adhesion of different coats with each other.

7 Thickness of each layer of paint shall be measured using elcometer or other standard
measuring devices to be provided by the Bidder at his own cost. If the thickness is found to be less
than the specified, the outer surface of the pipe shall be re-surfaced to bring the same to the
original specified thickness.

8 The bidder shall also check adhesion proCPMies of the paints applied and submit
necessary reports as asked by the Employer or his representative.

9 If, at any time during inspections, it is found that the procedure of applying paint is not as
per standards laid down, all such painting work shall be rejected and rectified by the Bidder at his
own cost as per direction of the Employer or his representative.

16.25 COVERING CAPACITY

8.16.6.1 Covering capacity of the paint shall be checked and it shall be compared with that given
by the manufacturer.

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(a) In case the bidder wants to make changes in the painting systems, the Contractor should
indicate the type of paint, its life span against start of rusting. However, the system and proCPMies
of the paint proposed should match with International Standards for no rusting & longer life span
subject to final approval of the authority.

(b) The Contractor shall also submit along with the bid, the methodology to be adopted by him
for painting of pipes above ground level. He shall also specify life span of the epoxy paint to be
used by him.

8.16.7 Epoxy Inner Lining

Wherever permitted, the inner lining of food grade Polyurethane (P.U.) epoxy will be done after
achieving cleaning as per clause 2.18.2. The thickness of various coats shall be as under:-

Primer: 150 - 170 micron

Intermediate coat : 150 - 170 micron

Sealing Coat : 150 - 170 micron

The total thickness shall not be less than 450 micron.

16.26 Field Application

On completion of welding and hydrostatic testing, the expressed section of pipe shall be thoroughly
cleaned free from loose mill scale, metal bans, weld spatter and any dirt, rust grease, moisture and
any foreign matter. Adjoining area of shop coating near field joint of approximately 150mm shall be
prepared by hand wire brushing where field applied tape will overlap The primer shall be applied
to joint area ensuring coverage is complete especially at welds. Tapes shall be wrapped in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Application rate and time for overlapping shall be in
accordance with tape manufacturer’s recommendations. Tape shall be applied with a 50% overlap
and even tensioning to ensure good confirmation with no wrinkles or air pockets. Wrapping shall
start and finish giving a minimum 75mm overlap onto the adjoining shop coating.

16.27 Tests and Inspection Tests on primer and enamel shall be in accordance with IS
10221 / AWWA C203 and relevant API / MSERW conforming to IS/ISO:3183-2007 steel grade
L290 OR X42 and L290 or X 70and flange as per I:S 6392-1971 specifications. Before coating,
test results determining the characteristics of printer, enamel and fiberglass shall be submitted to
the Employer for approval. Different tests on coal tar and enamel like high temperature test,

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deflection test, impact test and peel test shall comply with the requirements specified in IS 10221
and relevant API /MSERW IS/ISO:3183-2007 specifications. All test certificates shall be submitted
to the department. The completed coating shall be solid, free of wrinkles and pockets or tears and
thoroughly bonded to pipe throughout and shall be inspected using a Holiday detector (Electrical
Inspection). The voltage of the Holiday Detector shall be set depending upon the coating thickness
and manufacturer’s recommendations. The voltage of the Holiday Detector shall be recalibrated at
the start of each day’s work and after every four hours of coating operation. Contractor should note
that all the works connected with wrapping / out coating shall be done as per IS: 10221 and
relevant API / MSERW specifications and the bidder shall submit all test reports as are mentioned
in IS: 10221 and relevant API / MSERW specifications.

16.28 Tolerances

Permissible tolerance for straight pipe and fittings shall be as per Clause 12.5 of IS/ISO:3183-2007
Outside Diameter The permissible tolerance for outside diameter shall be as per Clause 12.3 of
IS/ISO:3183-2007 and relevant MSERW conforming to IS/ISO:3183-2007 steel grade L290-X 42
and L290 or X70and flange as per I:S 6392-1971 specifications.

16.29 Laying General

1. Protection to Existing Service.

The Contractor will provide at his own cost temporary supports, adequate protection and
maintenance to all underground services and surface structures such as drains, sewers, water
mains, electric and telephone cables, electric poles, telephone poles, telephone cable ducts,
electric cable, ducts, gas lines or any other utility met with during excavation and pipe laying.
Nothing extra shall be paid for the above and nor any extension of time shall be given for proper
checking or location of utilities and maintenance done by the Contractor. If shifting of any of the
utility of cables, poles or gas line etc. is required or any permanent R.C.C.- support is required to
be provided for any of the utility it shall be provided by the Contractor at his own cost. The pipeline
shall be so laid as not to obstruct access to other services for inspection, repairs and replacement.
When such utilities are met with during excavation the concerned authorities shall be intimated /
approached by the Contractor and arrangements to protect / support the utilities in consultation
with them shall be taken. If any of the utility gets damaged by the Contractor or his workers or his
sub-contractor, entire responsibility shall be of the Contractor and shall restore the utility to the
original order / shape / specifications at his own cost without involving the employer.

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2. Trench Excavation Width & Depth The excavation shall be done to the required
grade and formation. Special consideration shall be given to the trench depths so as to provide a
minimum cover of not less than the following above the top of pipe socket Pipe Dia Cover Depth
M.S. Pipe (lined & Out) Coated 1.0 M (minimum) Increased depth of excavation may be required to
avoid surface drains, road crossing, railway or other crossings. In case of less cushion extra
suitable designed protection over pipes be provided as per direction of Engineer-in-Charge ID of
Pipe in mm Maximum Top Width Up to 800 mm dia 2.0 m Above 800 mm dia 3.0 m The width of
the trench at bottom between the face of excavation or sheeting (where required) shall be such as
to provide 200mm clearance between the pipe and the trench sides. In case of excavation in rocky
soil, the pipes shall be bedded on 300 mm of fine sand material for full width of the trench as per
direction of Employer or his representative. Where pipes are bedded directly in good ordinary soil
on the bottom of the trench an even fully compacted bed as indicated in fig.1A of the above code
shall be provided. The Contractor shall also ensure that the soil has sufficient bearing capacity as
not to settle with the load coming over it. In cases where subsoil water is met with, the trenches
shall be kept dry by providing well point equipments and pipes laid on 300 mm thick bedding under
the pipe in mix M: 15 without any extra cost. In cases where any damage can occur to the outer
coating (Contractor to clarify while submitting the bid, the type of coating he proposed to provide at
his own cost) to the outer coating already provided so as to prevent any damage to the pipe or
earlier coating. In cases where the soil is weak or slushy pipes shall be supported by providing
suitable footings or by straight piles with pile caps with pipe supporting structures as per site
requirements. In case where the pipes have to face flood waters pipe bottom shall be kept as is
explained in relevant clause of IS and these specifications the pillars for supporting the pipes in
such situation shall be constructed in M-15 concrete or R.C.C. or piling may have to be done for
supporting the piping system. All such works for structural safety of the works shall be to the
account of the Contractor who will also submit structural designs and drawings without any extra
cost. The footing of the pillars shall be kept below the maximum scour depth as per code
requirements / provision. In cases where the Contractor has done excavation deeper than the
required the extra depth excavated shall be filled with graded compacted sand for full width of
trench or with C.C. (M-10) as per direction of the Engineer in charge of the department. Nothing
extra shall be paid for excess excavation and for the laying of C.C. i.e. M-10. In order that no
inconvenience is caused to the public due to digging of trenches, the pipe laying below roads of
width more than 25 meter or where the width of road is less and the intensity of traffic is more the
work shall be done by the Contractor by trench less technology provided the conditions at site
permit. All equipment for use for trench less technology shall be arranged by the Contractor at his
own cost 8.18.3 Blasting

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Blasting for Excavation in rocky areas is not permitted. If rock is met with at any place along the
alignment of the pipeline, it shall be cut with chisels. Excavated rock shall be stacked as per
directions of Engineer in charge of the department and as per H.P..P.W.D./IS specifications.

3.Braced& Sheeted Trenches

In places where the soil has a tendency of side slipping the Contractor shall provide sheeting and
Bracing at his own cost as per site requirement/good Engineering practice. The sheeting shall be
done to the full depth as may be required. In case any accident occurs or there is any loss of life or
damage to any proCPMy or existing works / services the responsibility shall be of the Contractor to
make up the losses.

4.Surface Material

The excavated materials which in the opinion of the Engineer in charge of the department are
suitable for reuse in restoring the surface (roads or any other structure) shall be kept separate from
the general excavated material as directed by the Engineer in charge of the department.

16.30 Anchoring of the pipeline:

Anchor blocks shall be provided at each bend, tee, taper, end piece to prevent undue movements
of the pipeline under pressure. They shall be constructed as per designs submitted and approved
by competent authority of the department , according to the highest pressure during operation or
testing of the pipes, the safe bearing pressure of the surrounding soil and the friction coefficient of
the soil however all sample drawings are appended.

16.31 Testing of Pipelines:

16.32. Sectional tests

After laying and jointing the pipeline shall be tested for tightness of barrels and joints, and
stability of anchor blocks in sections approved by the Engineer-In- Charge. The length of the
sections depends on the topographical conditions. Preferably the pipeline stretches to be tested
shall be between two chambers (air valve, scour valve, bifurcation, and other chamber). The
sectional testing shall however depend on the progress of the work and the feasibility as per site
conditions. The Engineer-in-charge may however decide in favour of testing of pipe line in full and
final if site conditions so permits. The contractor himself shall arrange the water and all other

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arrangements required for testing. The Contractor shall fill the pipe and compensate the leakage
during testing. The Contractor shall provide and maintain all requisite facilities, instruments, etc. for
the field-testing of the pipelines. The testing of the pipelines generally consists in three phases:
preparation, pre-test/saturation and test, immediately following the pre-test. Generally, the
following steps are required which shall be monitored and recorded in a test protocol if required:

* Complete setting of the anchor blocks.

* Partial backfilling and compaction to hold the pipes in position while leaving the joints
exposed for leakage control

* Opening of all intermediate valves (if any)

* Fixing the end pieces for tests and after temporarily anchoring them against the soil (not
against the preceding pipe stretch)

* At the lower end with a precision pressure gauge and the connection to the pump for
establishing the test pressure

* At the higher end with a valve for air outlet

* If the pressure gauge cannot be installed at the lowest point of the pipeline, an allowance in
the test pressure to be read at the position of the gauge to be made accordingly

* Slowly filling the pipe from the lowest point(s).

* The water for this purpose shall be reasonably clear and free of solids and suspended
matter.

* Complete removal of air through air valves along the line.

* Closing all air valves and scour valves.

* Slowly raising the pressure to the test pressure while inspecting the anchor blocks .

* Keeping the pipeline under pressure for the duration of the pre-test/saturation of the lining
by adding make-up water to maintain the pressure at the desired test level. Make up water
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* Start the test by maintaining the test pressure at the desired level by adding more make-up
water; record the water added and the pressure in intervals of 15 minutes at the beginning
and 30 minutes at the end of the test period.

* Water used for testing should not be carelessly disposed off on land, which would
ultimately find its way to trenches.

* The testing conditions for the pipelines shall be as per the test pressures and condition laid
out in relevant IS Codes..

* The pipeline stretch will pass the test if the water added during the test period is not
exceeding the admissible limits. On completion of a satisfactory test any temporary anchor
blocks shall be broken out and stop ends removed. Backfilling of the pipeline shall be
completed.

16.33 Leakage Test: The testing conditions for the pipelines shall be as per provisions of relevant
IS Code.

16.34 Failure to pass the test all pipes or joints which are proved to be in any way defective shall
be replaced or remade and re-tested as often as may be necessary until a satisfactory test shall
have been obtained. Any work, which fails or is proved by test to the unsatisfactory in any way
shall be redone by the Contractor. No extra payments shall be made against replacement or
remade and retested pipeline.

16.35 Flushing and disinfecting of pipelines.

After testing and commissioning, the contractor shall flush the pipes with a velocity not less
than 1 m/s or as approved by the Engineer-In-Charge. Disinfection of drinking water pipelines shall
be done as directed by Engineer-In-Charge.

16.36 Backfilling of the pipe trench:

The backfilling of pipe trench should be done as approved by Engineer-In-Charge and as

per the provisions of IS Code.

16.37 Pillars for pipes In case of unstable subsoil or in case of API/ MSERW IS/ISO:3183-
2007 steel grade L290 or X42 and L290 or X 70 pipes laid above ground they shall be laid on
pillars. One pillar shall support the socket end of one and the plain end of other pipe. The pillars

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shall be of Cement Concrete and shall be founded on solid soil, not subject to erosion by wind or
water. The foundation of the pillars has to be calculated according to the soil conditions. In case of
vertical deviations the pipes shall be protected against uplift by additional reinforced clamps of mid
steel. In this case, the design of the pillar has to be made taking in account these uplift forces and
design will be given by contractor without any extra cost.

16.38. Thrust Blocks

The thrust blocks shall be of RCC as per chapter IV and drawings appended in Chapter IV.
This should be as per design and drawing to be given by the tenderer/firm without any extra cost.
However the sample drawings evolved by the department is appended on Volume IV. The thrust
blocks shall be cast directly against the undisturbed soil. If this is not possible, the backfilled soil at
the contact surface shall be compacted well to full satisfaction of Engineer-In-Charge of the
department so that anchor block is not displaced during operation and testing.

16.39 Backfilling around chambers and thrust blocks

After the completion of chambers and thrust blocks the space between the structure and the
excavation shall be backfilled with compacted material. Such backfill shall be placed in layers of 15
cm measured before compaction, wetted, if necessary, to optimum moisture and compacted well
as per instruction of Engineer-In-Charge.

16.40 Other Civil and Related Works has to be carried out by the tenderer as per direction of
Engineer-In-Charge keeping in view relevant IS specification

16.41 Crossing of existing Distribution Pipes and connecting pipes

The work shall be carried out as per the directions of Engineer-In-Charge. keeping in view relevant
IS specification

16.42 Testing and Commissioning

16.43 Commissioning

After successful pipe laying and other pre-commissioning tests after physical completion,
the pipeline shall be commissioned by the Contractor. Dynamic commissioning shall be made in
conjunction with or after the commissioning of the respective system If any test result shows
noticeable variation from the specification requirements for the system the Contractor shall
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and commission the system. On satisfactory testing, the system shall be taken over by the
Engineer-In-Charge and a taking-over certificate shall be issued by the Engineer-In-Charge,
provided all defects and/or deficiencies noticed are rectified to the satisfaction of the Engineer-In-
Charge. Generally, the timing of most of the commissioning tests will depend on the availability of
the respective pumps, the water and power availability at the pumping station and the completion
of the reservoir. The supply of water from the pumping station fail or if any other event beyond the
Contractor’s control interfere, the commissioning shall be during such a number of operational
periods as the Engineer-In-Charges may consider equivalent. Any repairs or replacement require
during this period shall be done by the Contractor. The Contractor shall allow for commissioning to
be conducted at any time during the commissioning period under the Contract. no leaks in pipes,
joints, specials and valves all valves are properly installed and operational execution of the entire
work including finishing according to the drawings and the specifications submission of as built
drawings

16.44 Other Services:

Contractor shall take the necessary precautions to avoid the damage to other services such
as water supply lines, telephone cables, and electrical cables, storm water drains etc. in case of
any damages to any of the services; contractor shall be responsible for restoring the facilities in
bare minimum time at his own cost. However the services fouling the alignment and requiring
shifting shall be paid to the contractor as per actual work done.

16.45. TERM AND CONDITIONS FOR SUPPLY AND ERECTION OF PUMPING MACHINERY

1 The firm shall forward a copy of supply order/indent placed by it for the supply of pumps and
motors on the manufacturers/authorized dealers of the pumps and motors to the consignee within
30 days after issue of the letter of intent/award by the Engineer-in-charge. The copy of supply
order/indent to the consignee should also accompany the dealership certificate of the dealer for the
pumping machinery in case the pumps and motors are arranged from the authorized dealer.

2 The firm shall arrange dispatch of offered pumps and motors to the consignee direct from
the manufacturers/ their authorized dealer of the pumping machinery for which the supply
order/indent has been placed by the firm. The packing slip should indicate the details of materials
in the package and material of construction of pumps and motors.

3 The shop test for the pumps and motors shall be carried out at manufacturer’s works in the
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of the pumping machinery shall be arranged by the firm from the manufacturers and get it
approved from the Engineer-in-charge before actual dispatch of the pumping machinery.

4 The firm shall supply the recommended list of spares and quantities required for normal
working of pumping machinery ( 2 years) from the manufacturers of the aforesaid equipment at
the time of quoting rates and shall quote item rates for the same also.

5 The firm shall supply the manufacturers manuals for the operation and maintenance of the
pumping equipment.

6 The firm shall arrange operation and maintenance training to the operating staff for the
pumping machinery without extra cost for a period of 7 days i.e. during the testing period.
Condition No-21 of Rising Main.

7 The characteristic curves of the pumping equipment shall be supplied with the Technical
offer otherwise the tender shall be rejected.

8 The firm shall supply layout drawing in respect of various components, such as suction
pipes, valves, cable, trenches, control panel etc. from the foot valve location to the common
header, which shall extend up to 5 meter from the outer wall of the pump house towards rising
main. The details of foundations required for various components shall also be supplied by the firm
within 45 days of the letter of intent/award.

9 The installation of pumping machinery above 100 HP shall be inspected by the technical
representative of the manufacturers of rank not less than that of a services engineer, at the work
site and inspection certificate shall be supplied to the Engineer-in-charge. This inspection shall be
in addition to the test report and nothing extra shall be paid on this account.

10 All the civil work shall be constructed by the firm/tenderer.

11 The wiring and installation of electric equipment shall be as per HPSEB rules and
regulations & subjected to the approval of the Chief Electrical Inspector and or his authorized
officer. Any defect pointed out shall be rectified by the firm without any extra cost. The wiring and
installation of all electric equipment shall be done by a licensed contractor of approved class of
HPSEB and test report shall be got accepted from the HPSEB authorities on their approved format
(form D) for release of power connection by the firm without extra cost.

12 The temporary electrical connection, if required during installation shall be arranged by

the firm at its own cost and energy charges shall also be paid directly by the firm to the HPSEB.

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13 Prices of all the items shall be FOR site of work inclusive of all leads and lifts and shall
be inclusive of all charges of transportation insurance, packing, taxes and duties such as sales tax
excise duty and local taxes etc.

14 The rates shall be quoted only on the format of schedule of quantities which is attached with
the tender document giving all specified data so desired there in.

15 The rates offered for the specified makes in the schedule of quantities only shall be
considered. Rates quoted for part and or non-specified makes shall lead to rejection of the tender.

16 The site of work is located at Chabba / Near bridge at Nauti Khad at right bank , 55 km
away from Shimla . The rates quoted by the firm shall be inclusive of all mechanical and manual
transport within all leads and lifts.

17 All the equipment material shall conform to the relevant BIS specifications wherever
applicable and in its absence to any accepted National/International standards.

18 The general specifications of work shall conform to IS/HPPWD specifications as per

direction of the Engineer-in-charge.

19 All the equipments shall be guaranteed against any manufacturing defect including
metallurgy and its performance (The warranty period of the pumping machinery one year
from the date of commissioning of the pumping machinery or 18 months from the date of
supply whichever is later however the contactor shall handover back the pumping
machinery to the deptt. in working condition and to the entire satisfaction of Engineer in
charge after completion of O&M period) as decided by the competent authority. Any defect, if
noticed within the stipulated period shall be rectified by the firm at its own cost within 15 days of
bringing the same to its notice.

20 The installed pumping machinery and other allied accessories shall be tested daily for 16
hours for a period of seven days without any extra cost. During the guarantee period efficiency of
the pumping and the electric equipment should not vary beyond the range of (+/-) 2.5% If during
guarantee period, the efficiency falls beyond 2.5% to a maximum of 5%, 1% cost of the pump set
for 1% fall of the efficiency shall be deducted. In case of fall of efficiency beyond 5% the pump set
shall be rejected and cost of the effected pump set recovered from the pledged Bank guarantee &
or from the security deposit as the case may be.

In absence of performance curve, no offer will be entertained.

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21. 80% (eighty percent) payment of the cost of pumping machinery and equipment less 10%
security and other statutory recovery shall be made after receipt of complete pumping machinery
I.e. pump and motor received together at site of work in good condition. The balance 20% cost
after deduction of the security and other recoveries shall be released after successful and
satisfactory installation, testing of the entire equipment. Ten percent security deposit shall be
released as stipulated in the agreement.
22. 80% (eighty percent) installation charges shall be released after satisfactory installation of
all the pumping and electrical equipment. Remaining 20% of installation charges shall be released
after testing of the entire equipment.

23. Any authorized dealer participating in the tender process of the given work shall not be
allowed to give authority to any individual/firm for the same work

.
1. .All the valves shall be installed as per requirement of automation system.

17. RISINGMAIN

1. Tolerance in thickness shall be restricted to plus, minus 3% .

2. The bends of required degree duly flanged shall be provided by the contractor/firm wherever
required as per direction of the Engineer-in-charge. The bends manufactured from parent tubes taking care
that nominal bore is not reduced else it will be rejected and shall be 100% test checked by Assistant
Engineer before burring.
3. The tenderers should ascertain the availability of MSERW/API-X pipe as per schedule of quantity
before quoting their rates.
4. Test certificate, inspection and specification.
(a) The tenderer shall have to produce manufacturers test certificate for all appurtenances.
(b) 3rd party inspection shall be got done from one of the following.

i) Rites, 2.DetnorsakeVaritas 3. Bureau, Varitas 4.SGS 5.M/S Quality Service & Solution. New Delhi-48.

ii) Payment only for the accepted and fully tested work shall be released.

(c) The pipes shall be measured and weighted in the presence of authorized representative of the
department at site/weight Bridge. The documents showing the laden and un laden weights and lengths shall
be submitted to Engineer-in-Charge along with post delivery bill.

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5. Any damages caused to any public/private Property during the course of execution of work shall be
restored by the contractor and if, not done within a reasonable time then the same shall be restored by the
department at contractor’s cost.

6. L-section and plan of pipe line can be seen in the Divisional office on any working day. However
contractor shall visit the site and work out final detail for laying of pipe lines as per site conditions and should
quote his rates accordingly.

7. Contractor shall arrange his own power connection whenever required. If electric connection is not
available, he will arrange diesel generator set for welding & nothing extra shall paid for it.

8. Nothing shall be paid for rejected material/work.

9. The contractor shall be responsible for watch and ward of material at site of work.

10. Alignment of pipe line can be shifted/ changed as per site condition for which nothing extra shall be paid
beyond the approved rates.

11. The plain ended pipes to be arranged by the contractor shall be made beveled edges on the quoted
rates. Nothing extra shall be paid to the contractor on this account.

12. All ISI Codes shall be latest with up-to-date amendments.

13. The time schedule will be strictly adhered to and no extension will be granted under any circumstances.
14 5 % of the quoted amount will be deducted /with held for testing which shall be released only after
successful testing of pipe line.
15. Welding of flanges to pipe, bends, tees etc. shall be carried out strictly in accordance with relevant
codes.
16. Manufacturing allowance in pipe wall thickness on (±) side shall be as per relevant IS Code.
17. If the required thickness of pipe is not available, the firm/contractor shall provide /supply next higher
thickness without any extra cost.
18. The nuts & bolts & welding electrodes shall conform to ANSI/API specifications.
19. The butt welding shall be done in three layers as per relevant BIS code.
(i) Root Layer
(ii) Filler Coat
(iii) Seal Coat
20. The firm shall forward a copy of supply order / indent placed by it for the supply of pipes on the
manufacturer of pipes to the consignee within 30 days after issue of letter of intent /award by

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Engineer-in-Charge. A certificate from manufacturer with a copy of license to manufacture particular

grade/qualities of pipe as per DNIT shall be supplied to the Engineer-in-Charge while placing supply
order.
21. Engineer-in-charge shall inspect the pipes in the premises of manufacturer which shall be arranged by
the contractor/firm. Nothing shall be paid for the same.
18. SUSPENSION FOO T BRIDGE: ---NR----
19. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SCHEME .

1. The rate quoted by firm/ Contractor shall bear the cost of engaging skilled unskilled labour& all
consumables such as POL. etc. except for energy charges which shall be borne by the department.
2. The Firm/ Contractor shall engage all skilled / unskilled labour for the smooth running of pumping
machinery including person responsible for watch & ward of pump house & all its fitting including
pumping machinery.
3. The scheme shall be made to run uninterrupted for an average of 16 hours daily during summer
months and particular water scarcity periods at least for 4 months during one year after successful
commissioning of the project and up to 8 hours in the remaining period of the year . The penalty for
non running of pumps simultaneously shall be as under :-
(a) @ 1% per day of the award amount for the specific year for running & maintenance for first 24 hours .

(b) @ 2% per day of the award amount for the specific year for running & maintenance for next 24 hours.
c. @ 5% per day of the award amount for the specific year for running & maintenance for the rest of
period.
4. The contractor will hand over the scheme to the Deptt. after expiry of contract period in smooth running
condition.
5. Nothing will be paid for that period during which the scheme will remain out of order due to fault of the
contractor.
6. The agreement will remain operative for 1 year from the date of commissioning of the scheme however
the period can be extended with mutual consent.
7. Contract period can be increased or decreased at the desecration of the department.
8. No escalation will be allowed on O&M cost and shall be allowed for eligible items as per BOQ.
9. All the material to be used for repair work/ replacement shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendation
/ approved makes of department/ BIS marked to the entire satisfaction of Engineer in Charge. In case
of any deviation from above, prior permission in writing shall have to be obtained from Engineer-in-
Charge.
10. The pump sets motor & electric equipments required by the contractor / firm shall be guaranteed for
one year after the expiry of contract period.

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11. Not with standing any thing mentioned above if any dispute arises regarding Replacement of parts/
equipment etc decision of the Engineer-in-Charge will be final.
12. All valves such as Sluice, Reflux & Foot valve fixed in pump house have to be kept operative without
any leakages.
13. Contractor shall not carry out any amendment or modification to any accessories or equipments without
prior approval of Engineer-in-Charge.
14. If Department vehicle is deputed for carriage of equipment to workshop, it will be charged at the out
turn rate of that vehicle
15. The premises of the pump house will be kept open for inspection by any Department Officer/ officials.
16. The copy of appointments made in respect of skilled / unskilled labour for operation and maintenance
of scheme will be supplied to the department by the contractor/ firm.
17. The contractor shall train the department worker/ official for operation & maintenance of pumps if
required without any extra cost.
18. The department reserves the right to accept / evaluate the tender by i/c / excluding the cost of yearly
maintenance as per item No10.or accept it by reducing the operation & maintenance period.
19. Energy charges shall be borne by the department.
19. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. The skilled and semi-skilled and un-skilled labour are required purely for operation and
maintenance of pumping machinery. Rising main, Gravity main of Water Supply Scheme.

2. The maximum working days in year will be 365 days .

3 Security, Income tax, sale tax and other deduction will be made as applicable under rules.

4 The contractor shall engage labour as stipulated in the tender documents to achieve the
desired results and shall submit weekly labour return category-wise so engaged failing which
penalty @1% monthly on tendered amount worked out shall be levied for breach of this condition.
5 The payment will be made on quarterly basis within 15 days after submission of bill along
with attendance register by the contractor subject to successful performance.

6 The agreement will remain operative for one years, but keeping in view the performance
and efficiency of firm/contractor. Contract period can be increased for decreased with the
permission of competent authority as per rules.

7 The contractor will carry out the Repair and maintenance activities and cost of material only
so involved will be borne by the contractor/firm.

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8 The labour should be stout bodied and healthy.

9 The maximum working hour in a day will be 16 hours subject to engagement in shifts as per
requirement/direction of engineer-in-Charge.

10 The gap-up arrangement will be made by the contractor himself. Nothing will be paid for
the period during which the scheme will remain disrupted for want of man power.

11 The log book of pumping machinery will be maintained by the Pump operator deputed on
shift basis. They have to produce the same for want of inspection by departmental officers
whenever required.

12 The Pumping machinery and equipments shall be operated strictly as per operation and
maintenance manual supplied by the department and as per direction of Engineer-in-Charge.

13 The contractor will not be allowed to sub let the work in any case, failing which the
agreement shall be terminated immediately and security deposit will be forfeited.

14 The contractor shall be responsible for all labour complaints.

15 The contractor shall fulfill/satisfy all the conditions of labour department as per labour laws.
The Contractor will be responsible to get the labour registered from the labour Inspector, Shimla
within 15 days from the award of work and indemnify the department against all labour complaints.

16 The Contractor will engage professional who have requisite qualification/sufficient

experience for operation and maintenance of IPH Department. The contractor will submit
qualification of such professional, except beldars and Chowkidars so deployed in the department.

17 The operators employed by the contractor must have thorough knowledge on functions of
various equipments and their components/parts. They should also be familiar with all operations
like starting, running and stopping of all equipments and their sequence of operation. A part from
operational adjustments of various control valves etc. They should also know the
maintenance/testing procedures.

18 The contractor has to ensure that the whole premise is kept clean and tidy.

19 The contractor shall arrange required tools and tackles available to the operations for safe
and satisfactory performance of their duties in addition to tools handed over by department.

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20 The contractor has to issue necessary operation instructions for operations of different
types of installations and ensure their compliance.

21 Maintenance includes overhauling, Lubricating, greasing, checking of oils, oil seals,

glands, cleaning the pump houses and sprinkler system hydrants.

22 The contractor has to carry out mechanical and electrical works as may be suggested by
the Engineer-in-Charge at contractors cost for purpose of uninterrupted supply of irrigation water.

23 The contractor is responsible for safe and good condition of materials and equipment under
this contract till handing over the scheme to the department after ending of contract.

24 The contractor shall maintain the tools handed over by the department for the proper
maintenance of the machinery and equipment.

25. Minor repairs normally encountered in the pumping installations are mentioned below and
shall be carried out by the contractor without any extra cost.

Replacement of HG fuses.

Replacement of lightning arrestors.

Replacement of Jumpers.

Replacement of insulators on every phase.

Replacement of No volt coils and relays of switch gear.

Replacement of Jumper with socket panel board.

Replacement of cable lugs and terminations.

Replacement of burnout HRC fuses.

Replacement of main or fixed cables or contractors.

Replacement of isolators.

Replacement of coupling bots and buts and rubber bushes.

Replacement of worn out impeller nut.

Replacement of spindle nut in the sluice valve.

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Replacement of terminal plate in the motor.

Regular maintenance of earth pits.

Rectification of any loose connections in electrical equipment

Provide gland packing for pumps, sluice valves etc.,

Greasing of bearings shafts and lubricating all moving parts.

Tighten all loose coupling, bolts and all other fasteners

Air blowers motors, panels etc.,

Lubricating and test operation of penstock valves.

General cleaning of all equipment and buildings.

Observe mandatory regulations prescribed by electrical inspectorate and Factory inspector.

20. DOCUMENTS TO BE MAINTAINED AT SITE :

i. Log book of each installation.

ii. Record of periodical maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer, including

lubricating, oiling etc.

iii. Lab reports (Turbidity only)

iv) Water demand register.

v) Register of repairs, pump set wise.

The contractor has to submit two sets of above particulars monthly to department office for taking
necessary action.

21. MAINTENANCE AND DEFECTS:

i. In these conditions the expression “period of maintenance” shall mean the period of
operation and maintenance of continuous one years which shall commence from the date of
handing over the site.

ii. The contractor shall be responsible for making good with all possible speed any defect
arising from improper use in the works or any portion thereof during the period of maintenance.

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iii. If any defects be not rectified with in a reason-able time, the Engineer-in-charge may
proceed to do the work at the contractors risk and expense, but without prejudice to any other
rights which the department may have against the contractor in respect of the failure of the
contractor to rectify such defects. The list of spare parts available with department is provided in
description of materials. The contractor may use the spare parts when ever required. The cost of
spare parts will be recovered from the bills of the contractor.

iv. The available stock as on the date of handing over of the scheme to the contractor, will be
issued to the contractor and the cost will be recovered in subsequent bills at the procurement cost.

22. PERFORMANCE TESTS:

The contractor shall carry out record of discharge of each pump with a view to ensure that these
are operated at or below the design capacity to ensure designed requirement of water to
beneficiaries.

23. BREAKDOWN OR SHUTDOWN

If any interruption in the Operation of scheme due to any reason (not attributable to power failure).
In such an event the bidder shall rectify forthwith the defects leading to such interruptions in
Operation of scheme. The time taken for rectification of defects shall no case exceeds 12 hours,
with such an interruption occurring not more than once in three (3) months. The liquidated
damages for failure to supply minimum quantity of water shall be invoked in case such interruption
is not rectified within 12 hours in each interruption and if such interruptions are more than once in
three (3) months. Failure to comply by above clause will attract a compensation amounting
to 1% of annual cost for each subsequent failure..

The bidder shall provided a list of the operating personnel proposed to be employed by him on this
contract along with the qualifications and the experience of the personnel.

During the period of O&M the contractor shall maintain all equipments in good working condition to
the satisfaction of department Authorities. The technical specifications provide sample check lists
to assess the performance of O & M. The contractor shall attend all repairs works as directed by
the Engineer- in-charge and shall execute all such work of the repair, replacements,
reconstruction, rectification and making good defect, imperfections, shrinkage’s, other faults as
may be required by the contractor in writing by Engineer- in-charge during the agreement period of
operation and maintenance.

24. HANDING OVER

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At the end of the contract period of 5 years or upon termination of agreement the contractor, shall
hand over the entire scheme in good working condition to department including all the facilities
provided during contract period, all improvements, structures, buildings.

25. FINAL TERMS & CONTITIONS:

i) During the operation & maintenance of stabilization and monitoring period, electricity
charges will be borne by the HPIPH Deptt. The electricity charges will be paid directly to HPSEBL
by the controlling agency i.e. IPH Deptt. on actual basis as per electricity bill raised by HPSEBL.

(ii) The contractor shall submit the calculations for average energy consumption for the
machinery and equipment at various pump houses based on ± 2% efficiency of pumping set & in
case actual energy consumption exceeds the average guaranteed energy consumption the
charges for excess energy consumption shall be born by contractor. . These shall be deducted by
the department. Out of his running bills cycles for calculation excess energy consumption shall be
bill to bill basis issued by HPSEB derived from operational period( i.e pumping hours. )

(iii) Operation and maintenance cost approved by Deptt. shall be payable on quarterly basis on
submission of bill by the contractor. The contactor shall also maintain the attendance record of
employees be checked by Engineer-in-Charge or his subordinates at any time and also submit
bills with the copy of all data sheets of every months for evaluations.

26. GOVERNING OF LABOUR LAWS:

The contractor shall be fully responsible for making arrangements entirely at contractor’s
cost for housing all labour employed by him and make necessary satisfactory arrangements for the

same as may be required under the rules and laws of the central Government, State Government
or local body. All the rules regarding workmen’s compensation etc., shall be binding on the
contractor without any claim on Department. So also good grains for the labour shall be arranged
by the contractor where it is not available in the open market.

27. ACCIDENTS ON THE WORKS:

The contractors shall be fully responsible for any accident that may occur to the labour on
his work on duty and report the same to the Engineer-in-charge and concerned Government labour
department authority and shall pay all necessary compensation as per rules, failing which it may
be paid by Department from the amount payable to him. Contractor shall also be fully responsible

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for any loss to any individual or public proCPMy occurred due to him or his workers under the
scope of this contract.

28. COMPLIANCE:

The contractor shall be bound by all ordinance acts, codes, rules, regulations, orders and
decrees of which in any way affects conduct of works, or workmen engaged for the works. The
Contractor shall protect and indemnify compensation the Department against any claim or liability
arising from violation of above.

29 HANDLING OF CHEMICALS:

Safety facilities to the staff for handling of chemicals and equipment is an important
consideration. Handling of chemicals needs Special attention. Following instructions are for
guidance of the Contractor and observing them strictly at his cost.

29.1 COAGULANT AID:

For use of a coagulant aid, contractor has to follow the instructions displayed on its drum by
the manufacturer.

29.2. ALUM:

Alum is block form/powder form or in liquid form shall be used. Alum causes irritation of skin.
Rubber apron, gloves, boots, safety goggles are must. These shall be provided by the contractor
to his staff at his cost.

30. CONTRACTOR’S STAFF & CONDUCT ETC:-

(A) NATIONALITY AND ADDRESS:

All employees should be Indian Nationality and the contractor is responsible to furnish
temporary and permanent address of the employees. Convicted or penalized person should not be
employed.

(B) SALARY TO EMPLOYEES:

Contractor should strictly follow labour laws and should also ensure regular monthly salary
payment to his staff. The Department will not take any liability of any of his employees appointed
for operation and maintenance under this contract. Contractor should submit monthly certificate
for full payment to his staff on or before 10th of every month Department reserves the right to

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confirm the contents of the certificate from Contractor’s employees for their last pay. The
Department will not be responsible for any delayed payment /compensation/ overtime or any other
claims by employees of Contractor during the contract period an even after the contract period.
The contractor should pay not less than the minimum wages to the labour employed as specified
by Govt. of H.P. from time to time.

(c ) HOLDIAYS AND LEAVES :

Holidays and leaves should be given to staff as per relevant labour rules. During
holidays/casual leaves/earned leaves etc., the contractor shall arrange for the substitute. The
Department shall not make any separate payment or overtime for these substitutes provided by the
contractor during above periods.

(D) CONDUCT:-

All employees of the contractor should follow the instructions of Engineer-in-charge. If any
employee misbehaves with Engineer-in-charge and also with co-employee he/she should be
immediately removed from duty and substitute for that should be employed by the Contractor.

(E) SAFETY:

The contractor shall arranged training programmes to all the employees engaged by him on
safety measures with suitable institutions at his own cost.

31. PERFORMANCE PARAMETER:-

31.1. QUALITY OF WATER:

The contractor should provide potable water as per the standards specified . If the test
results of water are beyond the permissible limits, payment will not be made for such quantity for
any parameter. The regular water sample should be got tested from the IPH/registered Laboratory
and the record of the same should be maintained by the contractor and the result of water sample
be submitted to Executive Engineer of concerned IPH Division .

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31.2 REPAIRS TO PUMP SETS :-

All the pump sets at various pump station are having parallel pump sets. If any

repairs occurs to the motors , pumps and other equipments , they should be rectified by the
contractor within 48 hours at his cost without interruption of supply. The contractor should
maintain sufficient stock of movable parts of the pump sets and motors for easy maintenance.

31.3RESPONSE TIME FOR RECTIFICATION COMPLIANCE:

All the complaints with in the pumping stations are to be attended immediately. If any
complaint is not rectified within 24 hours, necessary fine will be imposed. The cost of such repairs
is to be at the contractor’s cost. No additional payment will be made.

31.4 LEAKAGES IN PUMPING MAIN:-

The leakages in pumping main shall be attended by contractor in 12 hours.

31.5. CAPITAL INSTALLATIONS ON THE EXISTING SYSTEMS:

The contractor will be permitted to modify the existing units to improve the efficiency of the
existing plant which will improve the performance of the plant. The cost of such modification will
be borne by the contractor and no payment will be paid to them for these additional installations.
All such installations should be handed over to the department after completion of the contract or
on termination before the agreement period at free of cost.

31.6. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES TO ASSETS:

The contractor is responsible for any damages occur to assets of department and adjoining
public assets during the operation and maintenance in the agreement period. They should rectify
the damages immediately with contractor’s own cost. If any such rectification was not attended by
the contractor, the same will be rectified, and cost of such rectification will be recovered from the
contractor.

31.7 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE-CHECK LISTS.

Department staff will check the performance of operation & maintenance of Lift Water
Supply scheme daily to ensure compliance with the conditions of contract. The sample check lists
are provided for guidance.

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Sr.No. Unit. Attribute.

1 Storage tank & Sump well. 1 Check for water quantity at various
stages including function ability of bulk
meters.

2 Check for turbidity.

a Quantity of clear Water.

3 Status of Operation of valves.

4 All other equipments.

2 ELECTRICAL MACHINERY 1 Cleaning

MOTORS.

2 Anti moisture precautions

3 Oiling and greasing to avoid friction

4 Check for vibration

5 Check for tightness of contacts

6 Operation at rated voltage.

7 Check tripping circuits to protect motors.

8 Inspect contact points for any deposition.

9 Check whether manufacturers

recommendations are followed regarding
:

a Quality of oils and grease

b Correct periodically of lubrication (avoid

over-lubrication)

10 Check for performance of capacitors

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For Panel, Circuit breaker, Starter

a Check the phase indicating lamps.

b Note reading of voltage, current

frequency.

C Note energy meter readings.

d Examine contacts of relay and circuit

breaker.

e Check setting of over-current relay, no-

volt coil and tripping mechanism and oil
in the dash-pot relay.

3 PUMPS 1 Timing of pump running

2 Observe for leakage through stuffing box

3 Bearing temperature

4 Any undue noise or vibration

5 Readings of pressure, suction/delivery

6 Free movement of the gland of stuffing

box

7 Cleaning and oiling of gland bolts.

8 Inspection of the gland packing

9 Alignment of pump and drive

10 Cleaning of oil lubricated bearings or

grease lubricated and replacing oil and
grease

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11 Clean and examine all bearings for flaws

12 Examine shaft sleeves for wear

13 Check clearance at wearing ring.

14 Check impeller hubs and vane tips for

pitting or erosion

15 Calibration of all instruments and flow

meters.

16 Check for availability of lubricants and

other consumables such as gland
pickings, belts and lubricant oils etc.

17 Check for repair facilities such as pullers,

clamps, machinery, welding set, grinder,
blower, drilling machine etc.

4 PUMPING MAINS/RISING MAIN Observe the leakages throughout length

of pipelines, pumping machinery rising
main of all sites..

5 GRAVITY MAIN: It will work timely including all kinds of

repairs.

Executive Engineer,
JS Shimla Rural Division Suni.

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D.N.I.T ( I to III Volumes)

HIMACHAL PRADESH IRRIGATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH

DEPARTMENT IPH RURAL DIVISION AT SUNNI

VOL-I
PWD FORM 6 & 12
FINANCIAL BID

”Name of work: Augmentation of LWSS Shimla from Chaba (Kol Dam reservoir ) in
Tehsil Suni Distt. Shimla HP ( SH: Site development for civil structures, C/O W.T.P
of 10 MLD Near Nauti Bridge. C/O Intake structure & Open channel from tail race
chabba power house, C/O Pump House = 2 Nos, C/O Sump Wells, S/E of Pumping
Machinery Pre-Booster,Booster & Ist stage , Providing Laying and jointing of Rising
Main in Pre Booster, Booster & Ist stage , C/O Anchor Blocks for Rising main in
each stage, C/O Check Dam / Head weir 3 Nos at Nauti Khad and Operation &
Maintenance of scheme for one year)

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HIMACHAL PRADESH IRRIGATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH

DEPARTMENT IPH RURAL DIVISION AT SUNNI

VOL- II
TECHNICAL SPECFICTION
”Name of work: : Augmentation of WSS Sunni in NAC Sunni Tehsil Suni Distt Shimla HP (Under
AMRUT 2.0).

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