PACKAGE : I Bid Document VOLUME : II - Public Health Engineering

3.1 Clearing site.
Chapter 3
Site preparation
Preliminary work are required to be done before laying of pipes including pegging
out, clearing and disposal of shrubs, grasses, bushes, hedges, boulders, debris from
the route.
This shall also include the removal of stumps, etc. or parts thereof lying along the
alignment of pipe. The Contractor should inform the Engineer in charge before
removing shrubs, grasses, etc. well in advance. The alignment of the mains shall be
so fixed as to avoid cutting of any trees.
3.2 Removal of top soil, shrubs and other vegetation.
All shrubs, vegetation and other plants shall be removed and cleared from the
selected stretch of the site. All debris and unsuitable material upto a depth of 30cm
between ground level or road level shall be removed. All debris and unsuitable
material shall be carted away from the site as per the direction of Engineer to a
distance of 10 kms.
3.3 Utilities protection.
All utility lines and structures, which are to remain in service shall be protected by
the contractor from any damage likely to result from his operations. Relocation
wherever necessary will be done by the respective Service Departments on payment
of compensation. No extra payment will be made for minor relocation, which does
not require dislocation from existing condition and shifting to other location. In
such a condition, the service lines shall be pushed slightly to facilitate laying of
main and brought back to original position after the work is completed wherever
necessary. The service lines should be supported at bottom with planks, posts, etc.
and tied with ropes properly. Any damage to any utility resulting from the
Contractor's operations shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense.
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