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Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
Financial Proposal must be strictly using the formats Linking the payment of (i) transportation, (ii) Duty
attached in Section 5. No additional items / travel to site (iii) Office Rent (iv) office supplies
quantities other than that specified in the formats communication etc. (v) reports & document printing
should be proposed by the Consultants since the and (vi) survey equipment etc. to the progress of civil
same shall not be considered for the evaluation / works of the contractor will lead to unhealthy cash flow
award. Consultants shall be paid billing rates for of the consultant.
3. services rendered by the personnel of all categories
namely (i) key Personnel; (ii) sub-Professional As progress of civil works by contractor is not in the
personnel and (iii) Support staff on man-moth wise. hand of consultant, we request you to kindly pay the
For calculating billing rates of remaining items of payment of these items on monthly basis. As per RFP
the financial proposal, namely (i) transportation, (ii)
Section 1, LOI, Clause 3.6 of RFP Duty travel to site (iii) Office Rent (iv) office
supplies communication etc. (v) reports & document
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24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
Beginning 13th month from the commencement of Seeing the inflation and rise in the cost of fuel and
services of the Consultant, billing rates shall be other cost we request you to kindly provide increase of
Section 1, LOI, Clause 3.6 of RFP increased for the remuneration part only @ 5% 5% on all items covered under the financial proposal.
4.
every 12 months. All payments shall be made in
Indian Rupees and shall be subjected to applicable As per RFP
Indian laws withholding taxes, if any.
Experience of 2/4/6 above lane shall be considered
interchangeably for 2/4/6 above lanning projects
without considering any multiplication factor
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Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
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Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
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Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
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Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
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Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
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Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
Interest on Delayed Payment The Client is requested to kindly insert the percentage
27. Clause No. 6.4(c) of SCC As per Clause No.6.4(c) of the SCC, the interest rate of interest as 10% per annum, so that payments are As per RFP
is not applicable. made to the Consultant in a time bound manner.
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Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
Last lines of 1st para of Clause 3.6 It is mentioned that barring Remuneration, all other Please refer last lines of 1st para of Clause 3.6 of
of Section 2 (page no. 13) of the expenses “will be converted to percentage of civil Section 2 (page no. 13) of the RFP on Financial
RFP on Financial Proposal and 1st work cost quoted by civil contractor and payment Proposal and 1st Para of clause 6.2 (i) of SCC (Page
Para of clause 6.2 (i) of SCC (Page will be made in proportionate to the financial 97). It is mentioned that barring Remuneration, all
97). progress of the civil work.” other expenses “will be converted to percentage of civil
work cost quoted by civil contractor and payment will
be made in proportionate to the financial progress of
the civil work.”
2nd para of Clause 3.6 of Section 2 Beginning 13th month from the commencement of Please refer 2nd para of Clause 3.6 of Section 2 (page
(page no. 13) of the RFP on services of the Consultant, billing rates shall be no. 13) of the RFP on Financial Proposal and 2nd Para
31. As per RFP
Financial Proposal and 2nd Para of increased for the remuneration part only @ 5% of clause 6.2 (i) of SCC (Page 97), which states
clause 6.2 (i) of SCC (Page 97), every 12 months “Beginning 13th month from the commencement
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24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
clause 2.4 of SCC, page 240 If Consultancy Period is extended beyond the stipulated
period as mentioned in clause 2.4 of SCC, page 240,
the Consultant should be given opportunity to enhance
32. stipulated rate of escalation after mutual agreement. As per RFP
Please consider and confirm.
Note 2, page 23 & Note 3, page Evaluation Criteria for Assessment of Relevant In “Evaluation Criteria for Assessment of Relevant
23 Experience of the Firm Experience of the Firm”, the multiplication factor is
considered interchangeable and same for 2/4/6 lane
(refer Note 2, page 23), whereas in “Evaluation Criteria
33. for assessment of Key Staff for the Assignment”, As per RFP
experience of 2 lane will be considered with a
multiplication factor of 0.75 (Note 3, page 23). Please
clarify.
(page 24 – 29, Section 2) Employment with the Firm This is regarding evaluation criteria viz. “Employment
34. As per RFP
with the Firm” for all Key Staff (page 24 – 29, Section
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24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
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Refer Sl. No. B & 2 (vi) Please refer Sl. No. B & 2 (vi) in Evaluation Criteria for
assessment of Material Engineer (page 28) and Bridge
& Structural Engineer (page 29) respectively, wherein
Please Refer
35. marks against “Post Graduate Degree” has been
Addendum-I
allotted again besides allocated under “General
Qualification” for these two positions. Please clarify.
Appendix – C3 of Section 5 (page Fixed cost is mentioned against item 3 to 8. In Appendix – C3 of Section 5 (page 51-53), Fixed cost Fixed cost means the
51-53) is mentioned against item 3 to 8. quoted rate by the
bidders of individual
36. We understand that Fixed cost means Consultant will items, supplied
be paid as per quoted rate irrespective of the actual /provided in
cost of those items during execution. compliance with the
contract conditions.
Item 5 of Appendix – C3 of As per Item 5 of Appendix – C3 of Section 5 (page 52),
Section 5 (page 52) the plinth area of the proposed office is 400 sqm with a
minimum 50sqm space for Client during construction
period and 200 sqm without any Client’s room and
conference room during Maintenance period .
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24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
“Man – Months Input for Staff of Authority Please refer “Man – Months Input for Staff of Authority
Engineer” Engineer” in Enclosure A of Section 6 (page 61). It is
noticed that the man-month inputs of Senior Quantity
Surveyor, Material Engineer, Bridge & Structural
Engineer, Jr. Bridge Engineer, Jr. Highway Engineer, Jr.
Quantity Surveyor and Jr. Material Engineer are
considered less than 12 months in 1st Year. It is
Please Refer
38. Enclosure A of Section 6 (page understood that the EPC Contractor is already in the
Addendum-I
61) ground and is almost prepared to start the works.
In view of this, all the above personnel need to be
mobilized concurrently with commencement of
Consultancy services, which would mean full 12 months
input of all these personnel in 1st Year.
Please clarify.
“Man – Months Input for Staff of Authority Please refer “Man – Months Input for Staff of Authority
Enclosure A of Section 6 (page Engineer” Engineer” in Enclosure A of Section 6 (page 61).
61) Considering the volume and magnitude of the project,
Please Refer
39. we request to include 1 no. additional Jr. Highway
Addendum-I
Engineer and Jr. Material Engineer each in the
proposed AE Team. Please consider & confirm.
“Logistics Input for Authority Engineer” Please refer Item 2A: Transportation in “Logistics Input
for Authority Engineer” in Enclosure A of Section 6
(page 62). Considering the AE Team configuration and
40. As per RFP
Enclosure A of Section 6 (page project magnitude, we request you to increase 1 no.
62). vehicle. Please consider and confirm.
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24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
Evaluation Criteria of Team Leader cum Sr. Highway Please refer Page No. 24 of the RFP, Evaluation Criteria
Engineer & Pavement Specialist of Team Leader cum Sr. Highway Engineer & Pavement
Specialist, Sl. No. 2B- As a practice in the sector Project
Manager at construction projects is also considered in
NHAI & MoRT&H projects. Therefore, we would like to
request you to kindly modify the criteria as follows
43. As per RFP
Page No. 24 of the RFP 2B: Experience as Team Leader/Resident Engineer/
Project Manager or similar capacity in Construction
/ Construction Supervision / AE / IE for Major Highway
Projects. Input should not be less than 12 man months
of Highway / similar Projects. Please consider and
confirm.
Evaluation Criteria of Team Leader cum Sr. Highway Please refer Page No. 24 of the RFP, Evaluation Criteria
Engineer & Pavement Specialist of Team Leader cum Sr. Highway Engineer & Pavement
Specialist, Sl. No. 2C- As a practice in the sector Project
Manager at construction projects is also considered in
NHAI & MoRT&H projects. Therefore would like to
request you to kindly modify the criteria as follows
44. As per RFP
2B: Experience as Team Leader/ Project Manager or
Page No. 24 of the RFP Similar capacity of elevated corridor like
Flyover/Viaduct/ROB/Bridge having total cumulative
length of 5 lane km (viaduct portion in 1 project).
Please consider and confirm.
Evaluation Criteria of Resident Engineer cum Road Please refer Page No. 25 of the RFP, Evaluation Criteria
45. As per RFP
Safety Specialist of Resident Engineer cum Road Safety Specialist, Sl.
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Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
GC Clause 4.5 (c), page 90 Please refer GC Clause 4.5 (c), page 90 on Removal
and/ or Replacement of Personnel. This is a quite
ambiguous and subjective clause which can be
interpreted differently by different individual.
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24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
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Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
Clause 6.4(c) of GCC (at Page 93) Please appreciate that the Consultants will be in serious
disadvantageous condition financially and as such by
this clause there won’t be any check and balance or
accountability on Consultants payment, even if
inordinate delays take place without any valid reasons.
50. As per RFP
We request to have 10% interest on delayed monthly
payment beyond 60 days after the due date as per
standard good practice prevailing across India including
in MORTH & NHAI projects and to ensure natural
justice for timely payment against the service rendered.
A copy of the relevant page of latest MORTH Project is
enclosed for your ready reference
.Please consider and confirm
Assessment of Key staff for the For Team Leader cum Sr. Highway Engineer & For Team Leader cum Sr. Highway Engineer &
Assignment (page 24) Pavement Specialist, “Experience as Team Leader or Pavement Specialist, “Experience as Team Leader or
Similar capacity of elevated corridor like Similar capacity of elevated corridor like
Flyover/Viaduct/ROB/Bridge having total cumulative Flyover/Viaduct/ROB/Bridge having total cumulative
length of 5 lane km (viaduct portion in 1 project)” length of 5 lane km (viaduct portion in 1 project)” has
Please Refer
51. has been kept in Evaluation Criteria for Assessment been kept in Evaluation Criteria for Assessment of Key
Addendum-I
of Key staff for the Assignment (page 24). staff for the Assignment (page 24).
Since the evaluation is related to structural works, we
request you to kindly consider
i. Post Graduate Degree in Structural
Engineering for this said position
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24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
Page No. 24, Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Criteria Sl. No. 2B of Team Leader cum Please refer Page No. 24 of the RFP, Evaluation Criteria
Sl. No. 2B of Team Leader cum Sr. Sr. Highway Engineer & Pavement Specialist, which Sl. No. 2B of Team Leader cum Sr. Highway Engineer &
Highway Engineer & Pavement states “Experience as Team Leader/Resident Pavement Specialist, which states “Experience as Team
Specialist Engineer or Similar Capacity in Construction Leader/Resident Engineer or Similar Capacity in
Supervision / AE / IE for Major Highway / Similar Construction Supervision / AE / IE for Major Highway /
Projects. Input should not be less than 12 man Similar Projects. Input should not be less than 12 man
months of Highway / Similar Projects”” months of Highway / Similar Projects””
In Note 1(b) of Enclosure B, Section 6 (page 63),
Project Manager of Contractor is considered as similar
capacity.
As a practice in the sector, Project Manager of a
52. As Per RFP
Contractor is responsible for construction. Therefore we
request you to kindly modify the criteria as follows:
Page No. 25 of the RFP, Please refer Page No. 25 of the RFP, Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Criteria 2A(ii) & 2A(ii) & Essential Qualification (c) of Enclosure B,
Essential Qualification (c) of Section 6 (page 64) of Resident Engineer cum
Enclosure B, Section 6 (page 64) Pavement Specialist wherein Asst. Resident Engineer
position is considered as similar capacity of Resident
Engineer cum Pavement Specialist. However, in almost
53. all the MORTH/ NHAI/ PWD projects and even in As Per RFP
WBHDCL’s projects no such position of Asst. Resident
Engineer does exist.
Already, In Note 1(a) of Enclosure B, Section 6 (page
63), Senior Highway Engineer or Pavement specialist is
considered as similar capacity of Team Leader.
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24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
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“The Contractor shall either conduct the Tests as We understand that Authority’s Engineer will carry out
directed by the Authority’s Engineer or provide such tests with equipment mentioned in the table of Para 5
assistance as the Authority’s Engineer may of Schedule K of the Civil Works contract Agreement at
reasonably require for conducting the Tests” as per his own cost in the presence of contractor’s
Clause 12.1 (i) of Article 12” representative. For all the other tests as specified in
Schedule K “The Contractor shall either conduct the Attached in
54.
Tests as directed by the Authority’s Engineer or provide Annexure-A
Para 5 of Schedule K such assistance as the Authority’s Engineer may
reasonably require for conducting the Tests” as per
Clause 12.1 (i) of Article 12”. Please clarify & confirm
Sl.no. E7 (Road Survey Mentioned in “Note” that “The cost of Reports shall Please refer Sl.no. E7 (Road Survey Investigation)
Investigation) under Reports and include carrying out survey using equipment, under Reports and Document Printing in Logistics Input
Document Printing in Logistics manpower, software and report processing as per for Authority Engineer of Enclosure A of Section 6 (page
Input for Authority Engineer of Schedule – K of Civil Works Contract Agreement” 62) wherein it is mentioned in “Note” that “The cost of
Enclosure A of Section 6 (page Reports shall include carrying out survey using
62) equipment, manpower, software and report processing
as per Schedule – K of Civil Works Contract
Agreement”. However, no clear scope about the type
and number of tests has been stated in Financial
Attached in
55. Format or in TOR of this RFP.
Annexure-A
Since, the cost of these surveys/ investigation are quite
considerable, we request you to please specify clearly
the type of tests and corresponding number in
Appendix C3 of Section 5, Financial Proposal Format.
This will ensure a uniform platform and clear
understanding to all bidders.
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24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
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Section-2, Data sheet, Clause 5.3 Ref. Section-2, Data sheet, Clause 5.3 (iv),Page No.19-
(iv),Page No.19-20 20,Undertaking in respect of hiring the road inspection
57. R As per RFP
unit, if the bid is secured, may be allowed during
submission of proposal.
It says “ If any associate is common with two or Ref. Section-1, Sl No.10, Page No.5, It says “ If any
more bidders, all those bids shall be declared as associate is common with two or more bidders, all
non-responsive.” those bids shall be declared as non-responsive.”
It is understood that the project shall be awarded to
58. As per RFP
Section-1, Sl No.10, Page No.5 one consultant only, In such case common firm may be
associated with two or more bidders for providing
equipment based road inspection services during
submission of bids. This needs to be clarified.
Appendix-A, Sl. No.-5, Page-36 Ref. Appendix-A, Sl. No.-5, Page-36, We understand
59. that the assignments mentioned here are related to As per RFP
supervision /AE/IE only. This need be confirmed.
Note 1 of Section 3 Only those projects to be included, which are We understand that those projects which are supported
supported by the certificate of the clients by the certificate of the clients (Government Agencies)
(Government Agencies) mentioning that the mentioning that the consultancy work has been
consultancy work has been completed satisfactorily or completed satisfactorily or has been substantially
has been substantially completed (substantial completed (substantial completion means 70% work in
60. completion means 70% work in financial value of the financial value of the Consultancy Service and / or 90% of As per RFP
Consultancy Service and / or 90% of physical physical progress having been executed) on date of BDD
progress having been executed) on date of BDD. will be considered for evaluation of Technical Proposal.
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24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
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Clause ref. (i) Consultants shall be paid billing rates for services We request you to kindly consider modifying the clause
w.r.t GC rendered by the personnel of all categories namely (i) since linking the payment of (i) transportation, (ii) Duty
Amendments of, and Supplements key Personnel; (ii) sub-Professional personnel and travel to site (iii) Office Rent (iv) office supplies
to, Clauses in the General (iii) Support staff on man-moth wise. For calculating communication etc. (v) reports & document printing and
Conditions of billing rates of remaining items of the financial (vi) survey equipment to progress of civil work of
Contract proposal, namely (i) transportation, (ii) Duty travel to contractor will affect the cash flow of the consultant and
site (iii) Office Rent (iv) office supplies communication therefore the consultant has to pay monthly expenses
etc. (v) reports & document printing and (vi) survey against all these items we request you to kindly consider
equipment etc. quoted amount of selected consultant payment against these items on monthly basis as per
will be converted to percentage of civil work cost monthly bill submitted by the consultant.
63. As per RFP
quoted by civil contractor and payment will be made
in proportionate to the financial progress of the civil Also, we request you to kindly consider:
work. Beginning 13th month from the commencement of
services of the Consultant, billing rates shall be increased
Beginning 13th month from the commencement of for the remuneration part only @ 8% every 12 months.
services of the Consultant, billing rates shall be All payments shall be made in Indian Rupees and shall be
increased for the remuneration part only @ 5% every subjected to applicable Indian laws withholding taxes, if
12 months. All payments shall be made in Indian any.
Rupees and shall be subjected to applicable Indian
laws withholding taxes, if any.
Sub Criteria of Experience in use of Technology for You will appreciate the fact that the primary scope of
Road Inspection - Equipment Required for work of Authority Engineer is to supervise the execution
Performing necessary Testing and Road Inspection of work while ensuring quality control. There are
Data Sheet clause (iv) Page no. 20 as per Sl No.-(iv) in Data Sheet specialized companies who own and execute such work
using these technology/equipment. Further, we
64. understand that such road inspection technologies will As per RFP
be used only during the operation and
Experience in Network Survey Vehicle (NSW): maintenance period. Therefore, giving 50%
1.1 Equipment 04 weightage to a Consultant for association with such
specialized company seems quite harsh.
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c) >5 Projects
03
2.2 Experience 02
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Upgradation of Kalyani Expressway to 4/6 Lane Configuration From Muragacha (Ch. 4.565 Km) To Kampa (Ch. 35.340
Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
3.2 Experience 03
4.2 Experience 02
Section 1, Instructions to Consultants shall apply only as a sole firm. Joint Generally, Consultants associate with other
Consultants (ITC) - Sl.No.9, Page Venture shall not be allowed. No firms/technology partners to enhance their
65. S 5 consultant shall submit more than one bid… qualifications, therefore in view of same we request you As per RFP
to kindly amend this clause and allow Joint Venture
association.
Section 2, Letter of Invitation Beginning 13th month from the commencement of It is requested to consider Price adjustments on
(LOI) - Part 2 Financial Proposal, services of the Consultant, billing rates shall be reimbursable and other expenses as well.
66. As per RFP
Clause 3.6, Page 51 increased for the remuneration part only @ 5%
every 12 months…
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Upgradation of Kalyani Expressway to 4/6 Lane Configuration From Muragacha (Ch. 4.565 Km) To Kampa (Ch. 35.340
Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
Section 2, Data Sheet, Adequacy for the project 2 (c) Experience as Team We understand that, the elevated corridor like
Evaluation Criteria for Leader or Similar capacity of elevated Flyover/Viaduct/ROB/Bridge as part of Highway projects
assessment of Key Staff, corridor… would be considered under similar capacity. Kindly
68. Team Leader Cum Senior clarify. As per RFP
Highway Engineer &
Pavement Specialist, Page 24
Section 2, Data Sheet, Adequacy for the project 2 (A) (iii) Experience as We understand that, the elevated corridor like
Evaluation Criteria for Team Leader or Similar capacity of elevated Flyover/Viaduct/ROB/Bridge as part of Highway projects
assessment of Key Staff, corridor… would be considered under similar capacity. Kindly
69. As per RFP
Resident Engineer Cum Road clarify.
Safety Specialist, Page 25
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Upgradation of Kalyani Expressway to 4/6 Lane Configuration From Muragacha (Ch. 4.565 Km) To Kampa (Ch. 35.340
Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
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Upgradation of Kalyani Expressway to 4/6 Lane Configuration From Muragacha (Ch. 4.565 Km) To Kampa (Ch. 35.340
Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
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Upgradation of Kalyani Expressway to 4/6 Lane Configuration From Muragacha (Ch. 4.565 Km) To Kampa (Ch. 35.340
Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
ANNEXURE-A
SCHEDULE - K
Tests on Completion
1.1 The Contractor shall, no later than 30 (thirty) days prior to the likely completion of construction, notify the Authority’s Engineer and the Authority of its intent to
subject the Project Highway to Tests, and no later than 10 (ten) days prior to the actual date of Tests, furnish to the Authority’s Engineer and the Authority detailed inventory
and particulars of all works and equipment forming part of Works.
1.2 The Contractor shall notify the Authority’s Engineer of its readiness to subject the Project Highway to Tests at any time after 10 (ten) days from the date of such
notice, and upon receipt of such notice, the Authority’s Engineer shall, in consultation with the Contractor, determine the date and time for each Test and notify the same to
the Authority who may designate its representative to witness the Tests. The Authority’s Engineer shall thereupon conduct the Tests itself or cause any of the Tests to be
conducted in accordance with Article 12 and this Schedule-K.
2 Tests
2.1 Visual and physical test: The Authority’s Engineer shall conduct a visual and physical check of construction to determine that all works and equipment forming part
thereof conform to the provisions of this Agreement. The physical tests shall include [***].
2.2 Riding quality test: Riding quality of each lane of the carriageway shall be checked with the help of a calibrated bump integrator and the maximum permissible
roughness for purposes of this Test shall be [2,000 (two thousand)] mm for each kilometre.
2.3 Tests for bridges: All major and minor bridges shall be subjected to the rebound hammer and ultrasonic pulse velocity tests, to be conducted in accordance with the
procedure described in Special Report No. 17: 1996 of the IRC Highway Research Board on Non-destructive Testing Techniques, at two spots in every span, to be chosen at
random by the Authority’s Engineer. Bridges with a span of 15 (fifteen) metres or more shall also be subjected to load testing.
2.4 Other tests: The Authority’s Engineer may require the Contractor to carry out or cause to be carried additional tests, in accordance with Good Industry Practice, for
determining the compliance of the Project Highway with Specifications and Standards.
2.5 Environmental audit: The Authority’s Engineer shall carry out a check to determine conformity of the Project Highway with the environmental requirements set forth
in Applicable Laws and Applicable Permits.
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Km) Including Elevated Connection With Proposed Mogra – Kampa - Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North REPLIES TO PRE BID
24 Parganas In West Bengal (Phase-II) to be Executed Through EPC Mode – NIT Ref.: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIT-12/2018- QUERIES
2019 dated 19.02.2019 (3rd call)
2.6 Safety Audit: The Authority’s Engineer shall carry out, or cause to be carried out, a safety audit to determine conformity of the Project Highway with the safety
requirements and Good Industry Practice.
All Tests set forth in this Schedule-K shall be conducted by the Authority’s Engineer or such other agency or person as it may specify in consultation with the Authority.
4 Completion Certificate
Upon successful completion of Tests, the Authority’s Engineer shall issue the Completion Certificate in accordance with the provisions of Article 12.
5. The Authority Engineer will carry out tests with following equipment at his own cost in the presence of contractor’s representative.
1 Surface Defects of Network Survey Vehicle (NSV) At least twice a year (As per survey months
Pavement defined for the state basis rainy season)
2 Roughness of Network Survey Vehicle (NSV) At least twice a year (As per survey months
Pavement defined for the state basis rainy season)
3 Strength of Falling Weight Deflectometer At least once a year
Pavement (FWD)
4 Bridges Mobile Bridge Inspection Unit At least twice a year (As per survey months
(MBU) defined for the state basis rainy season)
5 Road Signs Retro-Reflectometer At least twice a year (As per survey months
defined for the state basis rainy season)
The first testing with the help of NSV shall be conducted at the time of issue of Completion Certificate.
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Consultancy services for Authority’s Engineer for “Construction for Upgradation of Kalyani Expressway to
4/6 Lane Configuration from Muragacha (Ch. 4.565 km) to Kampa (Ch. 35.340 km) including elevated
connection with proposed Mogra-Kampa-Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North 24 Parganas in
West Bengal (Phase-II) to be executed through EPC Mode” - NIT Ref: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIB-13/2018-2019
dated 19.02.2019 (3rd Call)
ADDENDUM – I
Sl.
As per RFP Modification
No.
…………………………………………………………
Beneficiary Name: West Bengal Highway Beneficiary Name: West Bengal Highway
Development Corporation Limited Development Corporation Limited
Bank Branch Address: Stephen House, 56A, Bank Branch Address: Specialised Institutional
Hemanta Basu Sarani, Dalhousie Square, BBD Bag Banking Branch, (Code 14524)
(East), Kolkata – 700001
4th Floor, Block ‘C’ & ‘D’, Samriddhi Bhavan, 1
IFSC Code: YESB0000003 (For SFMS only) Stand Road, Kolkata-700001
………………………………………………………
Team Leader cum Sr. Highway Engineer & Team Leader cum Sr. Highway Engineer &
Pavement Specialist - Pavement Specialist -
1/3
Consultancy services for Authority’s Engineer for “Construction for Upgradation of Kalyani Expressway to
4/6 Lane Configuration from Muragacha (Ch. 4.565 km) to Kampa (Ch. 35.340 km) including elevated
connection with proposed Mogra-Kampa-Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North 24 Parganas in
West Bengal (Phase-II) to be executed through EPC Mode” - NIT Ref: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIB-13/2018-2019
dated 19.02.2019 (3rd Call)
Sl.
As per RFP Modification
No.
Sl. No. B & 2 (vi), Sl. No. B & 2 (vi),
Evaluation Criteria for assessment of Material Evaluation Criteria for assessment of Material
Engineer (page 28) and Bridge & Structural Engineer Engineer (page 28) and Bridge & Structural
(page 29) Engineer (page 29)
Points Max.
Points Max. Sl No. Description
Sl No. Description assigned Marks
assigned Marks
Experience in
Experience in Similar
Similar Capacity in
Capacity in Construction /
Construction / Construction
2.A(ii)
Construction Supervision of
2.A(ii) Supervision of Highway /
Highway / Bridge / 25
Bridge / similar 23 similar
projects. projects.
< 5 years 0
< 5 years 0 = 5 years 15
= 5 years 18 Add 2.5 marks extra for each
Add 2.5 marks extra for each additional year of experience
additional year of experience subject subject to maximum 10 marks.
to maximum 5 marks.
Sl Points Max.
Description
Sl Points Max. No. assigned Marks
Description
5. No. assigned Marks
Post Graduate
Degree in Geo-
Technical
Engineering/Soil
Mechanics &
Foundation
Engineering and
/ or Abroad Deleted
2.B 2
(OECD countries)
Experience as
Material Engineer
in Highway /
Bridge
/ Similar projects.
No 0
Yes 2
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West Bengal (Phase-II) to be executed through EPC Mode” - NIT Ref: WBHDCL/CGM/eNIB-13/2018-2019
dated 19.02.2019 (3rd Call)
Sl.
As per RFP Modification
No.
6. Bridge & Structural Engineer 6. Bridge & Structural Engineer
Sl Points Max.
Description
No. assigned Marks Sl Points Max.
Post Graduate Description
No. assigned Marks
Degree in
Structural/Bridge
2. A Engineering and/ Experience
(vi) or Experience as and
2 2.
Bridge Engineer familiarity in
A
abroad (OCED Design of
(vi)
Countries) Bridge 2
No 0 Structure
Yes 2 < 2 Bridges 0
= 2 Bridges 2
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SECTION – 6
(Ch. 35.340 km) including elevated connection with proposed Mogra-Kampa-Barajaguli Road Corridor in the District of North 24 Parganas in West Bengal (Phase-II) to be
executed through EPC Mode”
ENCLOUSRE-A
Note: The qualification and experience of Professional Staff – Non Key Personnel & Support Staff would not be accounted in the evaluation. However, Consultant shall have to
get their CVs approved from Employer before mobilization. The other inputs like support staff shall also be provided by the Consultant of an acceptable type commensuration
with the roles and responsibilities of each position.