The Public Procurement Rules 2008 - LGED

(b)
The Procuring Entity shall deduct liquidated damages from payments due to the
Contractor.
(28) Payment of liquidated damages shall not relieve the Contractor from its obligations.
(29) The Project Manager shall certify the Final Payment within the period specified in
Schedule II, if the payable amount claimed by the Contractor is correct and the corresponding
works are completed provided that,
(a) If it is not, the Project Manager shall issue a Defects Liability Schedule within
the period specified in Schedule II , stating the scope of the corrections or
additions that are necessary;
(b) If the corrections or additions scheduled by the Project Manager has been
completed, the Project Manager shall issue a Defects Correction Certificate;
(c) If the Final Account of Works is unsatisfactory even after it has been
resubmitted, the Project Manager shall decide on the amount payable to the
Contractor and issue a payment certificate.
(30) If “as built” Drawings or operating and maintenance manuals are required, the
Contractor shall supply them by the dates specified in the contract.
(31) If the Contractor does not supply the Drawings and manuals, under Sub-Rule 30 , by
the dates specified in the contract, or they do not receive the Project Manager’s approval, the
Project Manager shall withhold the amount stated in the contract from payments due to the
Contractor.
(32) A Certificate of Completion of the Works shall be issued by the Project Manager
and the Project Manager shall do so upon deciding that the work is completed under Sub-Rule 29.
(33) The Procuring Entity shall take over the Site and the Works within the period
specified in schedule II.
(34) The Contractor shall submit a detailed account of the total amount that the
Contractor considers payable under the Contract to the Project Manager,before the end of the
Defects Liability Period.
40. Administration of Goods Contracts |— (1) The Project Manager shall check
compliance with the technical specifications of Goods and arrange for inspection of its quality
and quantity.
(2) The Procuring Entity may engage an external agent for the purpose of conducting
pre-shipment inspection of Goods.
(3) The Project Manager shall check the compliance with delivery schedule and
conditions and, arrange to settle delays.
(4) The Project Manager shall arrange timely payments following the contract terms and
irrevocable letter of credits;
(5) The Project Manager shall ensure compliance of maintenance guarantee, after sales
services and warranty obligations;
(6) The Project Manager shall ensure the application of the General Conditions of
Contract and other terms specified in the Particular Conditions of Contract 41. Administration
of Consultancy Services Contracts. |— (1) For the purpose of controlling time, cost and quality;
in the case of procurement of Services from inception to completion of the contract administration
and management,, may include the following -
(a) reviewing the quality of designs, studies and other Services provided for in the
assignment;
(b) monitoring the progress and timely completion of deliverables in the case of
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