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CHENNAI PORT TRUSTQuotation for Dismantling and removing the damaged weatheringcourse, applying water proof treatment to the terrace for arrestingthe leakage and relaying the weathering course in CentralDocumentation Complex Building at Rajaji salai.GENERAL RULES AND DIRECTIONS FOR GUIDANCE1. Deadline for submission of Quotation:Quotation must reach the Executive Engineer (MDO), 3 rdFloor OldAdministrative Office Building, Chennai Port Trust, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600001 at 1500 Hrs. on 01.07.2010.2. Quotation PricesThe amount quoted by the tenderer in the Bill of quantities shall allow for allcosts including labour, materials, equipment, transport charges, tests, etc.payable.3. Validity of QuotationQuotation shall remain valid for a period 60 days from the date of opening.4. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)4.1 Each Quotation should be accompanied by an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)amounting to Rs.3,200/- ( Rupees Three Thousand Two Hundred only )which shall be in the form of (i) Cash, (ii) Demand Draft / Pay Order / from anyNationalised Bank / Scheduled Bank drawn in favour of Chairman, ChennaiPort Trust, Chennai 600 001.4.2 In Case of 4.1 (i), the cash should be deposited at the office of the Deputy ChiefAccounts Officer (Engineering), Chennai Port Trust before 12.00 Noon on thedate of opening of Quotation and the receipt obtained for the payment shouldbe enclosed with the Quotation.4.3 In this case of 4.1 (ii), the Demand Draft / Pay Order, the same should beenclosed with the Quotation and should not be sent separately.4.4 Under no circumstances should currency note be enclosed in the covercontaining the Quotation as Earnest Money.4

4.5 No other form of deposit towards Earnest Money shall be accepted.4.6 Quotation not accompanied by the Earnest Money Deposit in the mannerprescribed by the Trust will be summarily rejected.However Small Scale Units registered with the National Small IndustriesCorporation Ltd., are exempted from payment of Earnest Money Depositprovided a Certificate from the Registering Authority is produced tosubstantiate their status as a Small Scale Unit currently registered with theNational Small Industries Corporation Ltd.,However no exemption from payment of Security Deposit amount will beallowed in respect of Small Scale Units registered with National SmallIndustries Corporation Ltd.,“NOTE:To claim under Clause 4.6 above, the tenderers are required to producean attested copy of the NSIC registration Certificate. The attestation should befrom a Gazetted Officer of Central /State Government. The exemption from thepayment of EMD will be allowed only if the Quotation item of work / supply iscovered in the enlistment statement attached to the NSIC certificate. No claimsfor exemption without the details stipulated above will be considered5. Opening of QuotationQuotation will be opened at the office of the Executive Engineer (MDO) 3 rdFloor of Old Administrative Office Building, Chennai Port Trust, RajajiSalai, Chennai – 600 001 at 15.15Hrs. on 01.07.2010 .6. Refund of EMD6.1 When the committee finalizes one of the tenderer for the said contract, EMDwill be refunded to all other tenderers at the earliest.6.2 The EMD of the successful tenderer will be refunded only after the remittanceof security deposit in any manner as aforesaid. Alternatively, the successfultenderer shall when his tender is accepted, furnish security as specified in theclause 8 of Special conditions after giving credit to the amount deposited byhim as earnest money. The earnest money shall retain its character, as such,till the successful tenderer furnishes the security deposit.7. Tender Documents downloaded from the web can also be submitted subject tocondition that the tenderer should enclose a separate DD towards the cost ofthe documents and VAT @ 4% along with his offer.*************5

CHENNAI PORT TRUSTQuotation for Dismantling and removing the damaged weatheringcourse, applying water proof treatment to the terrace for arrestingthe leakage and relaying the weathering course in CentralDocumentation Complex Building at Rajaji salai.Schedule ‘A’(Schedule of approximate quantities and rates)(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)Sl.No.ProbableQuantityDescription of work1 13 M 3 Dismantling and removing theexisting damaged weatherproof course consisting of onecourse of pressed tiles set inCM including removing brickjelly lime concrete flashingsetc., to the required thicknessfrom the roof area withoutdamaging the structures nearby,including collecting , conveyingand stacking the debris to theground floor and depositing thedebris within a lead of 50m fordisposal all as specified and asdirected at site of work includingall labour, tools, equipments,scaffolding, transport, fuel etc.,Rate inFiguresand inWordsRs. P.Unit inFiguresand inWords1 M 3(OnecubicMetre)TotalAmountRs. P.6

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)complete.2 19 M 2 Chipping thoroughly thedamaged cement plasteringfrom the existing parapet wallto receive new finish wherever1 M 2(OneSquareMetre)required without damaging thenear by structures includingconveying the debris to theground floor and depositing within a lead of 50m for disposal allas directed at site of workincluding cement all othermaterials, labour, tools,equipments, scaffolding etc.,complete.3 19 M 2 Preparing the surfaces of allwalls, etc., and providingplastering in cement mortar1:3 (1 cement: 3 fine river1 M 2(OneSquareMetre)sand),mixed with integral waterproofing liquid admixture (Conplast x 421 ICof FOSROCchemicals India Limited orRheomac 707 of MBT India orsetcrete RMW of don chemicalsIndia limited) as permanufacturer’s specification to7

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)an average thickness of 12 mmto the required finish, curing,etc., including all labour, tools,materials, Cement, equipments,etc., complete.4 100 M 2 Preparing the surfaces of theterrace by scrapping andremoving loose mortarparticles, dust sticking on to1 M 2(OneSquareMetre)the concrete surfaces etc., toexpose the top surface of theparent concrete of the roofslab including conveying thedebris to the ground floor anddepositing with in a lead of 50mfor disposal all as directed at siteof work including all materials,labour, tools, equipments,scaffolding etc., complete.5 62Rm Preparing the surfaces alroundterrace between the junctions ofroof slab and parapet walls, etc.,and applying a bonding coat1Rm( OneRunningmetre )mixed with polymer bondingaid ( Modified styrene byutadieneco-polymer latex – Nitobond SBRof FOSROC chemicals India8

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)Limited or Rheomix 141 of MBTIndia or Setcrete SBR of Donchemicals India limited ) 1 water: 3 cement by volumetricproposition and providingchamfering ( Coving ) 100mmx 100mm with cement mortar1:3 (1 cement: 3 fine river sand)mixed with polymer bondingaid ( Modified styrene byutadieneco-polymer latex – Nitobond SBRof FOSROC chemicals IndiaLimited or Rheomix 141 of MBTIndia or Setcrete SBR of Donchemicals India limited ) as permanufacturer’s specification toan average 20 mm thick to therequired finish, curing, etc.,including all other materials,labour, Cement, tools,equipments, brushes, etc.,complete.6 100 M 2 Applying two coats of acrylicpolymer modified water proof1 M 2(Onemembrane (Brush bondofSquareFOSROC chemicals India LimitedMetre)or Masterseal 550 of MBT Indiaor Setseal A of Don chemicals9

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)India limited) as permanufacturer’sspecificationover the Cleaned exposed parentconcrete surface of the terrace (Vide item no 4 ) and as directedincluding all other materials,labour, tools, equipments,brushes, etc., complete.7 100 M 2 Preparing the surfaces etc.,1 M 2and providing plasteringin(Onecement mortar 1:3 (1 cement: 3fine river sand), mixed withSquareMetre)integral water proofing liquidadmixture ( Conplast 421 IC ofFOSROC chemicals India Limitedor Rheomix 141 of MBT India orsetcrete SBR of don chemicalsIndia limited ) as permanufacturer’s specification toan average 20 mm thickincluding rendering the topsurface to a rough finish withserrated trowel to receive limeconcrete, curing, etc., includingall other materials, labour,Cement, tools, equipments,brushes, etc., complete.10

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)8 8 M 3 Providing and laying brick jellylime concrete over the existingterrace of CentralDocumentation ComplexBuilding and wherever requiredto bring necessary falls andslopes in the proportionconsisting of one cubic metre ofbroken bricks 20mm size and0.33 cubic metre of pure slakedlime (no sand)as directed and forevery 10 square metre of thesurface well beaten with handbeater and well consolidated andfinishing with gur and jaggery toan average thickness of 75mmall as directed including allmaterials , tools, labour,equipments, transport, fuel etc.,complete.1 M 3(OnecubicMetre)9 100 M 2 Providing and laying onecourse of good quality machinepressed tiles in the existingterrace of CentralDocumentation Complex1 M 2(OneSquareMetre)11

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)10 62 Rm Providing weather proof courseflashing of height 230mm atjunctions of parapet in theexisting terrace of CentralDocumentation ComplexBuilding and wherever requiredwith one layer of good qualitymachine pressed tiles of size230mm x 230mm x 18mmthick or nearest size available inthe local market set in cementmortar 1:3 ( 1cement : 3 fineriver sand ) 12 mm thick mixedwith integral water proofingliquid admixture ( Conplast x421 IC of FOSROC chemicalsIndia Limited or Rheomac 707 ofMBT India or setcrete RMW ofdon chemicals India limited) allas per manufacturer’sspecification and mixing withwaste oil at 10% by weight ofcement including laying of brickjelly lime concrete using 20 mmnominal size brick jelly in theproportion of one cubic metre orbrick jelly and 0.33cum. of pure1Rm( OneRunningmetre )13

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)slaked lime ( no sand ) wellbeaten with hand beater and wellconsolidated gur & jaggeryincluding pointing the joints oftiles including pointing the jointsof tiles with oiled cement mortar1:3 ( 1 cement : 3 clean fine riversand ) mixed with water proofingcompound as above all as permanufacturersspecificationincluding fixing the tiles withneat cement slurry, curing all asdirectedincluding cement andall other materials, labour, tools,equipments etc., complete.11 16 RM Providing and fixing in positiongood quality rigid plasticized PVCpipe of 160mm outside1 RM.( OneRunningMetre)diameters ( 4kg/ sq.cm pressurefinolex/ trubore/ varuna ) forrain water lines includingnecessary bends, coupling, shoesetc., punching holes in masonryor concrete wherever requiredincluding cutting and jointingthe pipes using necessaryadhesives etc., including fixingthe pipes with suitable PVC14

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)clamps and making good thedisturbed portions using PCC1:2:4 mix ( 1 cement : 2 cleancoarse river sand : 4 hard granitemetal 20mm nominal size ) etc.,all as directed at site includingtesting, cement, all materials ,labour, tools, tackle,equipments, scaffolding etc.,complete.12 65 M 2 Preparing the surfaces of wallsat terrace and applying twocoats of water proof cementpaint (Supercem/Snowcem) of1 M 2(OneSquareMetre)approved colour and shade togive an even finish as directedincluding all materials, labour,tools, tackles, scaffolding,equipments, brushes, etc.,complete.13 13 M 3 Loading, transporting,dumping and levelling thedebris etc., in the low lyingareas anywhere outside the1 M 3(OneCubicMetre)premises within a lead of 4km allas directed at site of work all asper relevant specifications andas directed including all labour,15

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)transport, tools, equipments,fuel, etc., complete.NOTE:1. Payment will be made basedon the lorry cubical contents.However, the final quantity willbe restricted to actual quantitiesof dismantling items for debris.2. The tenderer shall maintaintrip sheets in triplicate in Trust'sapproved format at his own costfor the quantity of debristransported.3. The tenderer shall dispose thedismantled debris outside theport premises at his own risk.TOTAL.(Rupees ----------------------------------------------------------------------Only)GENERAL NOTES :1. The tenderer is advised to 'inspect the site' before quoting the rates.2. The rates quoted by the tenderer should be inclusive of all taxes, levies, duties andother charges.3. The tenderer shall carry out the work as per day to day instruction of the ChiefEngineer or his representatives at site.4. The work is to be carried out with out any hindrance to the regular activities inthat area.5. The contractor shall take necessary precautions during working hours byproviding caution boards wherever men are working without fail.6. The contract period is 2 Months.16

7. Value Added Tax (VAT) will be applied to this contract as per provision of the actand will be recovered from the work bills as per the Tamilnadu Government VATprovision. Necessary certificate towards such "Tax deducted at source" will be issuedby the Trust's Finance department.8. The materials used on the work shall be of approved quality and as directed bythe Chief Engineer or his representatives. The contractor shall get the approval of thematerials before using them on the works.9. All Materials required for the work shall be arranged by the contractor on his owncost.10. Any spillages of paint on floors etc., shall be cleaned properly without claimingany extra cost.11. The contractor shall give a list of the workers posted for the above work with thedetails of name, age and address.12. While working at heights, the contractor should use non- skid type safetyladders with adequate strength. The contractor should also provide necessaryhelpers for all the works which are carried out at heights. Further, the contractormust provide safety belts to their workers working on heights.13. For further details the Trust's Executive Engineer (C) F may be contacted duringoffice hours Ph. No. 25362201 Extn.2220.SIGNATURE OF THE TENDERERCHIEF ENGINEERCHENNAI PORT TRUST17

CHENNAI PORT TRUSTQuotation for Dismantling and removing the damaged weatheringcourse, applying water proof treatment to the terrace for arrestingthe leakage and relaying the weathering course in CentralDocumentation Complex Building at Rajaji salai.SCHEDULE ‘B’SPECIAL CONDITIONS1. The work shall be completed within Two (2) Months from the seventh day ofplacing the order (or) the actual date of starting the work whichever is earlier.2. CEMENT REQUIRED FOR THE WORK.CEMENT REQUIRED FOR THE WORK TO BE PROCURED BY THECONTRACTOR AT THEIR OWN COST3. STEEL REQUIRED FOR THE WORK.No steel is involved in this work.4. SUPPLY OF DRINKING WATER AT THE SITE OF WORK:The Contractor shall make his own arrangements.5. SUPPLY OF WATER FOR THE WORK:Supply of water for the works:The contractor will be provided with one point subject to availability for thesupply of water near the site of work. He should make his own arrangementsfor tapping, storing and lifting, if any, including laying pipeline from the pointso provided. The cost of water supplied to the contractor plus meter hirecharges will be recovered at the rates prevailing from time to time and the watersupply is subject to cuts and other restrictions that may become necessaryfrom time to time. The water supply is also subject to departmental rules and18

egulations as regards shutdowns for repairs and overhauls. The contractorshall not claim damages for stopping water supply for any reason whatsoever.In case the department is unable to supply water due to any reason, thecontractor should not sink any well in the site. The contractor shall make hisown arrangements to get usable water at his own cost from out side.6. Electricity Supply for Works:Electricity Supply for Works:Electrical power required for the work by the contractor shall be arranged bythe contractor on his own by providing generators. However, subject to theavailability, the Electrical power required for the work will be provided by theTrust to the extent that can be conveniently spared by the Trust from time totime at 250 volts single phase 50 cycles or 440 volts 3 phase 50 cycles at twopoints one for power and the other for lighting at the nearby distribution boardonly with the metering facility and not at the site. The power and light pointswill be provided by the Trust at Trust’s cost. Any extension of wiring from theabove points for lighting and power at the distribution points to the site and itsremoval after the completion of contract will have to be arranged by thecontractor through licensed contractors at his own expense in such a manneras approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector to the Government of Tamilnaduand also by of the Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Chennai port Trust or hisrepresentative. The safety of the cabling (ie. Extension of wiring) andtransmission will be the responsibility of the contractor. If any extra point ofsupply is required the same will be arranged by the Trust at its discretionsubject to the availability of power or other facilities and the cost of the same,as detailed below will be recovered from contractor’s bill or any other amountdue to him by the Board. The cost of such work based on the labour chargeswith materials cost including overheads, storage and profit as fixed by theBoard from time to time shall be recovered from the contractor. Any materialsused for such extra work shall be deemed to be the property of the Trust andwill not be returned to the contractor.19

The contractor should make a Security deposit equivalent to three monthsconsumption charges as per TNEB Norms for the temporary connection. Thecontractor should pay every month electricity consumption as per the bill. Thesecurity deposit for electrical consumption will be refunded after thecompletion of the works.The cost of energy consumed by the contractor plus meter hire charges shall berecovered at the rates prevailing from time to time. The power supply shall besubject to cuts or other restrictions that may become necessary from time totime. The power supply shall also be subject to departmental rules andregulations as regards shutdown for repairs and overhauls. The contractorshall not claim damages for stoppage or cuts in electrical power supply for anyreason whatsoever. Whenever the contractor utilizes electricity for weldingpurposes from the power supply point provided by the Trust, he shall usecapacitors in the circuits to maintain the minimum power factor 0.85. If anycontractor is found to violate this requirement, the entire consumptionrecorded on the energy meter provided for power supply point shall be chargedat the revised rates (i.e.) the rate for power unit with an addition of 20% of rateper unit in addition to Central Excise surcharge of 3 paise per unit or asapplicable.7. MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONS:(a) The Chief Engineer shall have the right to omit at his discretion one or moreitems of work when placing the order.(b) The quantities indicated in the schedule are only approximate and can beincreased or decreased at the discretion of the Chief Engineer. However, theconsequent variation in the Total Contract Value will be limited to 20%. The ratesquoted shall be firm for such variation. In case the variation results in the totalcontract value exceeding the prescribed percentage revision of rates, if any, shallbe applicable only for that portion of the contract carried out in excess of thepermissible percentage.20

8. SECURITY DEPOSIT:The Contractor shall deposit 5 % of the contract value as Initial SecurityDeposit for the due fulfillment of the conditions of the contract, within 7 days ofreceiving the order failing which the order shall be cancelled and other arrangementsmade for executing the work. In addition to the Initial Security 5% shall be recoveredfrom the successive part bills to fulfill the contract. The Security Deposit shall notbear any interest and the Security Deposit shall be forfeited in whole or part at thediscretion of the Chief Engineer, if in his opinion the contractor has failed to fulfil anyof the conditions of the above contract. The Security Deposit shall be refunded to thecontractor along with the bill after the work is completed satisfactorily and certifiedby the Chief Engineer to that effect.9. The Contractor should produce Xerox copy of the photo identity card in theform of ration card or voter’s list for the Contractor and workers engaged by him toissue Harbour entry pass. The Harbour entry pass can be used along with the Xeroxcopy of the photo identity issued by Government Authority.10. The Workers should be in position to produce the Harbour entry pass issuedby the trust along with the photo identity card for verification purpose during thework at the port. Also the workers shall not indulge in any other undesirable /objectionable activities like pilferage or stealing the materials from the Port, for whichact, the contractor only will be held responsible and the work undertaken by theContractor will be terminated with immediate effect.11. The list of persons engaged by the contractor with detailed addresses should befurnished to the Chief Engineer’s representative / Executive Engineer concerned andthe same will be forwarded to the police station concerned for verification of characterand antecedents.. 12. Compensation for delay:If the contractor fails to complete the work in all respects within the timespecified or within the extended time that may be allowed by the Engineer, thecontractor shall pay or allow to the Board a sum of contract as liquidated andascertained damages and not by way of penalty, for every day/week or part thereof21

eyond the said period or extended period as the case may be during which the workshall remain unfinished. Such damages will be deducted from any Amount payableto or to be payable to the contractor including encashment of Bank Guarantee or anySecurities/ Guarantees, if any available with the Port Trust. The maximum Amountof Liquidated Damages will be worked out based on the Total Contract value inclusiveof all Taxes and Duties thereon.In case of part / portions of the contract work/ Supply order completed andtaken possession by the Trust and the Trust operates/ can be made for operation ofthe part portion/ supply order, the calculation of Liquidated damages will berestricted to the uncompleted/ undelivered value of the work/ supply order subject tothe amount of the maximum percentage prescribed for the Liquidated Damages/ LateDelivery charges of the total value of the contract/supply.The Liquidated Damages/ Late Delivery charges will be worked out as follows;i).The Liquidated Damages/ Late Delivery charges whose period of contract / deliveryis above four weeks, Liquidated Damages/ Late Delivery charges will be ½% (halfpercent) per week or part thereof of the total value of the contract subject to amaximum of 5% of the total value of contract.The payment of such damages does not relieve the contractor of his obligationsto complete the works or from any other of his obligations or liabilities under thiscontract.CHIEF ENGINEERCHENNAI PORT TRUST22

CHENNAI PORT TRUSTSCHEDULE ‘C’GENERAL CONDITIONS1. No materials will be supplied free by the Trust and it is the responsibility of thecontractor to procure and supply all the materials required for the work at their cost.2. If any materials issued to the contractor by the Trust for the use on the work is lostor damaged, the cost thereof at the prevailing market rate or at the Trust’s issue ratewhichever is higher plus 20% storage charges in either case will be recovered fromany money due or that may become due to the contractor.3. The quantities given in the schedule of quantities are those upon which theapproximate estimated cost of the work is based but they are subject to alterations,omissions, deductions and additions and do not necessarily show the actualquantities of the work to be done.4. The specification of all other materials shall be as per the Civil Engineering WorksManual of Chennai Port Trust with latest amendments unless otherwise specifiedand/or relevant Indian Standard specifications as applicable. All BIS specificationreferred to in this schedule shall be the latest version.5. The work is to be carried out with due diligence and executed to a workman likemanner. The material used when supplied by the contractor is to be of the best of itskind and in all cases to be subject to the approval of the Chief Engineer whosedecision to the rate of progress the quality of the work or materials, sizes etc., is final6. The Chief Engineer may cancel the contract at his option at any time without noticefor any reason including poor progress of work and may remove bad work ormaterials and have it replaced deducting the value of the work rejected or materialsremoved and the cost of replacing it as he may think proper from any amount due orthat may become due to the contract. The decision of the Chief Engineer is final andwill be binding on the contractor.7. In case the contractor leaves the work incomplete the Chief Engineer shall have theright to have the work completed through any other agency and recover the extraexpenditure incurred by the Trust in so doing from any money due or to become dueto the contractor.8. The Contractor shall conform and comply with the regulations and by–Laws of theChennai Port Trust Board and of all other local authorities such as the Corporation of23

Chennai. The Chief Electrical Inspector to Government of Tamilnadu, the TamilnaduElectricity system, the Factories Act, the Government Customs and PoliceDepartment, etc The contractor shall conform to rules, regulations, etc. concerninginjury to workman compensation for injury to workmen, Insurance for workman etc.The Contractor shall also conform to contract labour (Regulations and Abolition)Central Rule 1971 etc.9. The Contractor shall be responsible for any accident, damage for injury caused to anyhis employees or property or any person or property in course of the work and shallhold the Port Trust blameless in respect thereof any also in respect of any claimmade by any person or any reasons whatsoever.10. The contractor shall be solely responsible for reporting to the Board and PoliceDepartment immediately of any serious or fatal accident inside the Trust’s premisesto any of his employees/workmen engaged by him or any persons involved in anaccident at site of work.11. The work shall be carried out without causing any inconvenience to the Trust and toother works in progress in the neighborhood and any losses to the Trust.12. Only vehicles licensed by the Board will be allowed inside the Port premises.Admission into the Harbour is regulated by issue of passes for the contractorand his staff. Entry passes will be issued free of cost to the contractor. The contractoris solely responsible for all the details incorporated in the passes; the Trust isindemnified against their misuse.The entry passes shall be produced at the time of entry and any other timewhen demanded by the CISF personnel or department officials.Further, in the event of loss of entry passes or identity card issued to thecontractor or their labour, Rs.20/- will be imposed as penalty in each case.Engineering Department shall recommend the contractor/ firms to registerwith the pass section. Applicants should apply in the prescribed format to get a codenumber for the firm from the Pass section and should produce authorized signatureof two persons per firm who will sign the pass application. Any changes in theAuthorized signatories, both of the firm’s officials should be intimated to pass sectionimmediately.Provision for individual and vehicle Harbour Entry Permits are alone availablein the Pass Section Module and not for the Materials.As per ISPS requirements all the Port users should submit antecedentverification / police verification or Pass port copy of their employees / contractworkers, since it is a pre- requisite for issuing all Port Entry passes.13. Only vehicles licensed by the Board will be allowed to ply inside the harbour. Privatecarts of any kind are not permitted within the harbour area.14. The work shall be carried out only during Trust’s working days between 7-30 A.M.and 5-00 P.M.24

15. The quantities of work executed will be measured and payment made once a monthgenerally except in the case of work for which the time for completion is specified assix weeks or less than six weeks in which case payment will be made once only onsatisfactory completion of the work.16. It shall be clearly understood that the rates mentioned in the schedules are inclusiveof everything required to be done for the proper completion of the work according tothe specifications drawings, general conditions and special conditions even thoughspecific mention thereof has been omitted in the specification and drawings.17. Measurements recorded by the person authorized by the Chief Engineer to makethem will be accepted by the contractor who will be given the opportunity ofwitnessing the measurements taken.18. All payments made by the Trust to the contractor for the work shall be rounded off tothe nearest rupee.19. The work shall be completed within Two (2) months from the 7 th day of placing theorder or actual date of starting the work whichever is earlier.20. If the progress of work is held up owing to circumstances which in the opinion of theChief Engineer are beyond the control of the Contractor, Such as War, stormyweather and other reasonable causes, the Chief Engineer may at his discretion, grantto the Contractor such extension of time as he considers reasonable for thecompletion of the work. The grant of such extension of time will not bestow on themany claim for compensation or extra payment at a future date whatsoever.CHIEF ENGINEERCHENNAI PORT TRUST25