REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - GAIL (India)

General Conditions of Contractwhich reasonable notice of the intention of theENGINEER-IN- CHARGE or his representative to visit theWORK shall have been given to the CONTRACTOR, eitherhimself be present or receive orders and instructions, orhave a responsible agent duly accredited in writing, presentfor the purpose. Orders given to the CONTRACTOR'sagent shall be considered to have the same force as if theyhad been given to the CONTRACTOR himself. TheCONTRACTOR shall give not less than seven days noticein writing to the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE before coveringup or otherwise placing beyond reach of inspection andmeasurement of any work in order that the same may beinspected and measured. In the event of breach of abovethe same shall be uncovered at CONTRACTOR's expensefor carrying out such measurement or inspection.73.2 No material shall be despatched from the CONTRACTOR'sstores before obtaining the approval in writing of theEngineer-in-Charge.The CONTRACTOR is to provide at all time during theprogress of the WORK and the maintenance period, propermeans of access with ladders, gangways etc. and thenecessary attendance to move and adopt as directed forinspection or measurements of the WORK by theENGINEER- IN-CHARGE.73.3 The CONTRACTOR shall make available to theENGINEER-IN- CHARGE free of cost all necessaryinstruments and assistance in checking or setting out ofWORK and in the checking of any WORK made by theCONTRACTOR for the purpose of setting out and takingmeasurements of WORK.74 Tests for quality of work: 74.1 All workmanship shall be of the respective kinds describedin the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and in accordance withthe instructions of the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE and shallbe subjected from time to time to such test atCONTRACTOR's cost as the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGEmay direct at the place of manufacture or fabrication or onthe site or at all or any such places. The CONTRACTORshall provide assistance, instruments, labour and materialsas are normally required for examining, measuring andtesting any workmanship as may be selected and requiredby the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE.74.2 All the tests that will be necessary in connection with theexecution of the WORK as decided by theENGINEER- IN-CHARGE shall be carried out at the fieldtesting laboratory of the EMPLOYER by paying the chargesas decided by the EMPLOYER from time to time. In case ofnon- availability of testing facility with the EMPLOYER, therequired test shall be carried out at the cost ofCONTRACTOR at Government or any other testinglaboratory as directed by ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE.74.3 If any tests are required to be carried out in conjunction withthe WORK or materials or workmanship not supplied by theCONTRACTOR, such tests shall be carried out by theCONTRACTOR as per instructions of43