EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY - Indian Railways

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9) The Contract of the work shall be awarded only to the agencies who have got proven and recorded
competency in shop fabrication of welded steel structure/channel sleepers and facilities for testing of
welds for which necessary credentials should be submitted along with the tenders. They should
submit the proof of having tested welders and qualified supervisors for welding work in their
organisation. The Tenderer(s)/Contractor(s) shall submit along with the Tender attested Photostat
copies of credentials for having successfully executed works as per eligibility criteria stipulated in
previous para. He shall also produce evidence that he possesses the organisation and is technically
resourceful to undertake this work.Tenders not accompanied with these documents will not be
considered.
10) Payment of the M.S.Grooved pad plates will be made as per the original tonnage of the plates used.
No deduction or enhancement will be considered for grooves made or welding done.
11) The basic cost, items & quantities are only approximate and for guidance of tenderer(s). This may
vary as per the site conditions and no claim what-so-ever on this account will be entertained.
12) Period of completion :
The entire work should be completed within 03 Three) months from the date of issue of Letter of
Acceptance.
13) The work is to be executed with contractor’s materials and labour under the supervision and direction
of PWI/BRI & DEN/AEN-in-charge of work.
14) The rates quoted and accepted by the Rly. Are inclusive of all charges and taxes including sales tax,
Octroi etc. as leviable by the Central Govt/State Govt/Civil Authorities.
15) After completion of work, the same should be maintained for a period of six months. Any
defect noticed during this period will be rectified by the Contractor at his own cost failing
which the same will be rectified by the Railway Administration and the cost will be
recovered from amounts due to the contractor including the Security Deposit.The security
amount will be refunded after successful completion of maintenance period and certified
by the Engineer-In-Charge.
16) The work is to be carried out under traffic block. The block will be arranged by the Rly.
However, Rly. will not be responsible for idling of man, materials and machinery due to
non-availability of blocks.
17) The tenderer should mention the place/workshop where they intend to manufacture/galvanize the
channel sleepers & fittings.
18. INSPECTION :
a) The finished steel channel sleepers and Grooved Steel Plates which are inspected and
passed for the work by the nominated Railway Officials, not below the rank of an
Assistant Engineer, should only be brought to the work site by the contractor. The
inspection shall be in two stages:
i) Before galvanising (to check up the quality of fabrication)
ii) After galvanising (to check up the quality of galvanising)
b) The inspection will be carried out at the premises of the manufacturer.
c) Necessary dye penetration test and Radio-active test should be conducted for all welding while
passing the fabrication. Inspecting official nominated by Chief Bridge Engineer, East Central
Railway will issue necessary Inspection Certificate as a proof of passing the channel sleepers
after his inspection. Materials shall be despatched to site of work by the Contractor in full sets
i.e., channel sleepers with all matching components fittings complete.