CONTENTS - Central Public Works Department

APPENDIX 4
PROFORMA 3-A OF APPENDIX - 4
CENTRAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
No. Dated, the
The Executive Engineer,
………………………………
Name of the work:
Kindly furnish the following information for the above work as early as possible in order to enable this
office to prepare preliminary estimate
(i) Name and nature of soil strata upto 3m to 3.5m where footings are to be founded. If black
cotton or filled up soil is met with, depth of such soil.
(ii) Approximate recommended depth of foundations.
(iii) Approximate recommended bearing capacity of soil.
(iv) Whether any special type of foundations are to be provided.
(v) Sub-soil water level (Maximum and Minimum).
(vi) Any existing building to be dismantled, or telegraph or electric poles or cables or sewers to be
shifted, or thick jungle clearance to be done with rough details. Encroachment by foundations
of the structures abutting our site, if any, may be indicated with sketches.
(vii) Whether site requires extensive levelling, and if so, the cost with approximate details.
(viii) Data regarding High Flood Levels in case area is liable to flooding.
(ix) Details of external services:
(a) Water mains: Whether they are available for our connections, and if so, at what distance,
and of what size. If not, specify what type of well to be constructed (open well, etc. with
size and depth) and the approximate cost of construction. In case of large requirement of
water, whether the local body will give adequate supply should be assured.
(b) Sewer mains: Whether they are available for our connection, and if so, at what distance.
(c) Electric Mains:
(d) Road: Whether any approach road is to be constructed beyond that shown on site plan: if so,
of what length? Give specification locally adopted and the rate per 10 sqm of road surface.
(e) Storm water drain and culverts: general arrangement of drainage:
Any storm water drains required with approximate cost, number of culverts to be
provided with approximate sizes.
(x) Cost index with detailed calculations, leads of materials and reference to Schedule of Rates
applicable.
(xi) Nearest Railway Station and distance of site from the Station.
(xii) Whether any special provisions are required due to special local conditions, e.g. stone work
instead of brick work, etc.
For Superintending Engineer(P)
.............. Zone, CPWD.
Copy to
1. The Executive Engineer (Elect) ................. Division ................. for intimating the amount required for
external electrical services to be provided for in the preliminary estimate. The amount should be given
separately for connection to electric mains, sub-station equipments, pumping sets for water supply
and their erection, street lighting, etc. (along with prescribed percentages on PAR, etc. as applicable.)
If the provision required for internal electrical services is more than the usual provision of 12.5% of the
building cost, the additional amount (or percentages as required) should be given in a specific manner.
2. The Executive Engineer (Elect) (P),................. Zone, for supplying the above information.
For Superintending Engineer(P)
.............. Zone, CPWD.
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