Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-RIDE) has invited Bids from eligible Bids, for Detailed Design Consultancy (DDC) services for maintenance depots of Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project (BSRP).
- Tender Reference Number: KRIDE/2023-24/OW/WORK_INDENT4
- Name of Work: Detailed Design Consultancy (DDC) services for maintenance depots of Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project (BSRP).
- Period of Work: 30 Months
- Document Download / Sale Start Date: 09th June, 2023
- Document Download / Sale End Date: 11th July, 2023
- Pre-Bid meeting: 20th June, 2023
- Bid Submission Start Date: 09th June, 2023
- Bid Submission End Date: 11th July, 2023
- Tender Opening Date: 11th July, 2023
Project Background:
- Bengaluru is the fifth largest metropolis in India and is one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. It is also the capital of Karnataka. It is globally recognized as the IT capital of India and also as a well-developed industrial city. The city which was originally developed as a Garden City over the years, slowly transformed into an industrial and software hub of India.
- Emergence of the IT sector has overshadowed other areas of development and has metamorphosed the city into a global hub. The establishment of the IT hubs on the outskirts has converted the city and its surroundings into Silicon Valley of India. It has also caused an urban sprawl around, to some extent lop sided towards south and east.
- It has become a commercial, administrative and military centre for the Region because of its salubrious climate and cosmopolitan nature of people. It was also known as pensioners’ paradise with well-developed residential areas, roads with well grown trees, good commercial establishments, shopping malls etc.
- The urban infrastructure growth however, is unable to cope up with the expansion of the city resulting in traffic congestion and long commuting time for residents. To increase the share of public transport in Bengaluru, Government of Karnataka and Indian Railways or Ministry of Railways had commissioned many studies through RITES Ltd., for introduction of Suburban Railway Services in Bengaluru. The studies analysed the existing Railway network and suggested improvements / augmentation by way of implementation.
- However, to run the Suburban Railway System in Bengaluru, separate tracks need to be planned, which may involve land acquisition. The land acquisition is generally a costly and time-consuming affair and hence, most of the earlier proposals remained non-starter.
- Railways have now decided to explore the possibility of introducing / enhancing the Suburban Railway Services in Bengaluru, with minimum land acquisition. Towards this end, Railways entrusted the work of carrying out the Feasibility of running Suburban Railway services along the existing Railway network of Bengaluru.
Project Highlights:
- BSRP is a flagship project being executed by K-RIDE, a joint venture of Govt of Karnataka and Ministry of Railways.
- The 4 corridors of BSRP with about 148 km of Railway line will act like a connecting bridge between Rural and Urban areas. For details, see the system map provided in the bid document.
- The K-RIDE infrastructure project is being built at a projected cost of ₹ 15,767 crore. It will provide a delightful travel experience for travellers across different sectors and streams. The trains will be air conditioned (Metro-like with automated double-leaf sliding doors).
- The 57 suburban stations will be enabled with Metro-like facilities and promote smart card-based cashless travel for suburban Railway users.
- BSRP planned to setup two (2) nos. of depots at Akkupete (near Devanahalli) in North Bangalore spreading in about 49.42 Acres area and at Soladevanahalli (Near Chikkabanavara) in South-West Bangalore in an area of about 50 Acres.
- K-RIDE plans to construct about 77 stabling and 16 inspection & workshop lines to cater rolling stock for all the 4 corridors.
Objective:
- The objective of this work is to provide expert Detailed Design Consultancy services for planning, Designing of alignment, Designing of depots with all allied structures including Architecture, preparation of specifications, estimates and rendering assistance in preparation of bid document etc. until awarding of construction tender, assistance during installation and commissioning, interface management, Design services during construction phase, ensuring full social and environmental safeguards compliance in accordance with Government (National and State) legal framework.
- The DDC shall possess ISO: 9001 Certification for their quality management systems. If this certification is not available, the same shall be obtained within a reasonable period from the date of issue of LOA and a copy of the certification submitted to K-RIDE. The certification shall be maintained throughout the tenure of the engagement of DDC.
- The DDC shall be a proactive partner of the Employer in successful implementation of the Project (Depots). The DDC is expected to have adequate experience of delivering design for such types of infrastructure, knowledge of trends in industry and working with stakeholders including handling multiple government stakeholders, project affected people and communities, civil society organisations/non governmental organisations, and workers, among others.
- The key objectives of the DDC shall include but not be limited to the following:
- To ensure effective stakeholder engagement/consultation and management to achieve their alignment to overall objectives of the design
- To align global best practices and technology solutions keeping in view durability, efficiency, issues of obsolescence, economy etc.
- To plan and assist in implementation of the design while ensuring durability, maintainability and reliability of service
- To adopt appropriate technology solutions, planning approaches, to help minimise project life cycle cost, cost and time overruns, disputes and issues related to Design
- To assist in the bid process of Construction tender and Plant & Equipment tender, system integration and interface management
- To support the Employer in implementation of design, design assistance during construction, assisting, installation, testing & commissioning and their services conforming to the design, design evaluation of construction works etc.
Scope of Works:
- Ecological Constraints and Complex Terrain at the proposed BSRP Depots demand efficient planning of the layout, optimization of building areas and proper design of vertical alignment etc.
The brief scope is as mentioned below:
- Survey: The basic survey details of the Depots will be shared by the Employer to DDC. The DDC shall evaluate design parameters required for Design of both depots by carrying out any additional surveys (if required) and validate the survey details given by the Employer and the complete geotechnical investigation of both the depots.
- GTI: GTI (Geo-technical investigation) of the depots has not been carried out. Geo-technical investigation of both the depots forms a part of the scope of this work. The cost of such investigations shall be included in the tender price. The list of investigations to be carried out is mentioned in AppendixC of this section. The DDC shall prepare a Geotechnical survey report and a Geotechnical interpretation report incorporating the Geo technical data and submit to the Employer for acceptance.
- Design Factors: The DDC is required to design the vertical alignment of both the depots with due consideration to the rainfall intensity, run-off data and High Flood Level (HFL) data for the last 100 years and other factors as considered necessary for the design. The Formation level, Rail level etc. are to be so determined that they, in no way, affect the alignment of Depot exchange lines (the lines that connect Depot with the main corridors) alignment.
- Calculation of the earthwork volume: Calculation of the earthwork volume for cutting and filling of the Depot land to achieve the desired levels forms a part of the scope. The DDC shall carry out the Utility identification of all Utilities (above and below ground level) and prepare the diversion schemes (for those Utilities needing diversions) and the relevant drawings showing the diversion plans.
- The DDC shall coordinate with the concerned local authorities viz., BBMP, BDA, BESCOM, BWSSB, KPTCL, KPWD, SWR, Forest Department (GoK), Revenue Department (GoK) etc. for approvals and obtaining approval of the concerned local authorities on the Diversion plans.
- The Employer will facilitate by way of issuing letters and discussing with the senior officers of the concerned departments as and when required. However, the complete legwork, liaison, coordination and arrangements at field level are the responsibility of the DDC.
- Based on field survey reports, Geotechnical interpretation reports, Utility constraints etc., the DDC shall propose the vertical alignment for various tracks and the founding levels for various structures.
- The various structures are such as, but not limited to;
- Workshop Buildings
- Control Centre
- Ancillary Buildings & Staff Quarters
- Required facilities for Inspection of Rolling Stock and theirs overhauling
- Stabling lines Formations and plan
- Rolling Stock Servicing & Inspection bays etc.
- Auto wash plant, control and equipment room
- Wheel Lathe
- Axle parking facility
- Overhauling rooms
- Central compressor house
- Time office
- Bogie storage
- Depot equipment maintenance cum store
- Guest house for Employer
- Training room
- S&T, AFC Equipment storage cum maintenance room
- Server room
- All the above facilities need not be/may not be standalone buildings. They can/may be clubbed as per the site feasibility and an economical proposal shall be submitted to the Employer for approval.
- As a part of preparation of a bid document for construction of depots, the DDC shall provide the construction schedule of each component of the depot.
- The DDC shall prepare the final layout of Depot using various Domestic and International standard designs in consultation with the Employer.
- The DDC shall perform cost-effective detailed designs of facilities such as, but not limited to:
- Civil (other than structural)
- Structural
- Track
- Architectural
- Electrical
- Interior Design
- Gantries
- Workshops
- Repair bays
- Approach roads and Internal roads
- Grade separators (if any)
- Control Centre
- Stores
- Training
- Drainage
- Washing and Cleaning of trains
- The DDC shall also include following design details:
- Drainage and sewerage systems for entire Depot buildings and tracks
- Two independent Depot entries – one for main entry and the other for alternative entry Internal roads connecting all the Depot facilities
- Fencing and boundary walls, to avoid trespassing
- Approach tracks to the depot
- Auxiliary power supply for Depots
- HVAC and fire fighting works
- Location and Layout of Auto wash plant
- Control and Equipment room
- The DDC shall prepare interface design requirements for the tracks laid inside inspection bays, workshops, washing aprons etc.
- The DDC shall assess the requirement of Depot equipment and machinery and prepare the complete list with specifications – including machinery at workshops for efficient maintenance of rolling stock including emergency breakdown equipment.
- From the operational requirement, DDC shall design one additional stabling line/ loop line with platform at Soldevanahalli. The DDC shall also study various alternatives for connecting Soldevanahalli Depot from Chikkabanavara Station and Akkupete Depot from Devanahalli Station. The DDC shall submit to the Employer the vertical alignment and other items of work as mentioned above and obtain approval to proceed with the development of Depot design.
- The DDC shall prepare cost estimation for calling Depot construction tenders and Plant & Equipment tenders (in consultation with the concerned contractor/agency/advisor) as directed by the Employer.
- The scope of tender includes the following works:
- Civil Works including track works
- Structural works
- Electrical and Mechanical works
- Specification for Depot equipment
- Utility works for Depot workshops
- Specification for Plant and Machinery
- The DDC shall assist in clarifying the queries of the bidders for the above work.
- Preparation of plan, design and coordination during Design and Construction phase, within the target dates, as directed by the Employer forms a part of the scope of the work.
- Design alterations/modification, if any, required during construction stage is in the scope of the work
- Preparation of detailed design quality control report for depot forms a part of the scope of the work.
- Preparation of Civil Structural Drawings (CSD), Structural Opening Drawings (STROD), Structural, Electrical, Mechanical Drawings (SEM), Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Drawings (MEP), Equipment Layouts and Interface Coordination Drawings (ICD) are in the scope of the work.
- The DDC shall liaise with system-wide contractors for complete interfacing until finishing of all components and structures of depots
- Statutory requirements for designs from various local authorities is under scope of DDC
- During the construction stage, DDC has to carry the notes on quality of the design work implemented on site with periodical visits and advise the Employer on necessary actions required
- The DDC will carry out review of the construction work at frequencies as directed by the Employer and suggest the Employer on time and cost parameters with respect to design
- Due to site conditions or unforeseen conditions, DDC has to change the design drawings or incorporate necessary design requirements suggested by Employer, if required
- The DDC shall provide detailed design drawings (Room layout, Cable Routing, Cable Trenching, etc.) of concerned rooms i.e., Control Centre (CC), Backup Control Centre (BCC), Signalling Equipment Room (SER), Telecom Equipment Room (TER), Central Equipment Room (CER), Signalling Maintenance Room (SMR), Telecom Maintenance Room (TMR), Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Room, AFC simulation Room, S&T Simulation Room etc., and integrate with S&T contractor requirements
- The DDC shall collect and integrate detailed interface requirements (space, doors, mechanical load, lighting, false flooring, cable raceways (routing), Embedded conduits, vertical risers, cut-outs, slab openings, air conditioning & ventilation arrangements, etc.) for concerned rooms from DDC/S&T contractor
- The DDC shall check and verify the design details of radio masts on buildings, area and arrangement of fixtures, routing requirements for antenna cable, aviation warning lights and Earthing arrangements of the mast. Shall also check the adequacy of maintenance access for the radio mast, antenna etc.
- The DDC shall advise the access control and intrusion detection requirement, as well as monitoring requirements, for various locations in the CC, Depot perimeter fence and gate sensors and for access control vehicle barriers. Shall design the doors to be suitable for access control system
- The DDC shall incorporate all cable routings in combined services drawings and shall design the cable routing and contaminants within the yard, buildings and sheds in consultation with the concerned.
- The DDC shall validate the locations and fixing arrangements of all heavy S&T equipment like CCTV cameras, TDS clocks, PA speakers, CCTV monitors, signalling equipment’s etc. in structural and detailed design
- The DDC shall validate the location and installing procedure of lighting protection system
- The DDC shall coordinate with S&T contractor to finalise the route for the power cable for UPS room to CER, CC, SER, TER, SMR, TMR and all Depot area wayside Equipment (Signals, Axle Counters, Point Machine, Radio Access Points, Tetra Tower. GPS Antenna etc.)
- The DDC shall liaise with S&T contractor for Earthing Requirements of all S&T installations.
- As BSRP signalling system is of CBTC, the signal arrangement for the Depot approach track and Depot can be of lower grade of operation as the train movement is controlled by Operations Control Centre (OCC) Detailed Design
- The DDC shall prepare detailed designs based on the requirements provided in the drawings and documents issued to it. If the DDC disagrees with the design requirements of the specified works, it may propose alternative designs to the Employer for approval.
- Upon approval, the DDC shall completely design and detail the works, provide Tender and Contract Drawings and other documents for the Construction contract and be fully responsible for such design and detailing.
- The detailed design of the specified works and the incorporation of all system-wide requirements are the responsibility of the DDC by interfacing with System-wide Contractor’s Designer. The detailed design shall be developed from the drawings, specifications and design criteria, if any, issued to the DDC by the Employer.
- Any critical difficulty identified shall be immediately brought to the attention of Employer, but notwithstanding that, the DDC shall remain totally committed to the overall integrity of the design, if necessary, actively seeking advice, information and clarification so as to avoid abortive/repetitive work.
- The DDC shall incorporate in its design, the relevant seismic criteria and earthquake design, as required by the design criteria, particularly for Bangalore region.
- The DDC’s design shall take into account the installation requirements of the system-wide information listed below, which will involve the provision of openings, conduits, fixings, bases, plinths and loadings. The DDC shall make provision in its design programme for the inclusion of these requirements at a later date (as they cannot be fully determined until the award of the system-wide contracts) and for appropriate interfacing with such designated contractors/works.
- The DDC shall incorporate the requirements of the system-wide contractors into its design as appropriate and as they become available. Any change/alteration occurring at and during various phases of interaction/interface with such system-wide Contractors shall be done by the DDC at no extra cost.
- The DDC shall provide all the requirements to prepare concrete reinforcing bar bending schedules by the Construction Contractor after supply of GFC (Good For Construction) Drawings by the DDC.
Eligibility:
Work Experience:
- The bidders will be qualified only if they have successfully completed similar work/works as defined in clause 3.3 b during the period mentioned in clause 3.2 b, of value as given below:
- At least three Similar Works each of value ₹ 1,00,00,000/- or more ,or
- At least two Similar Works each of value ₹ 1,50,00,000/- or more, or
- At least one Similar Work of value ₹ 2,50,00,000/- or more
- Value of successfully completed phases of any ongoing Depot design work within the period mentioned above, will also be considered towards qualification of work experience criteria, provided these phases have been tested, commissioned and put into operation.
Similar Work is defined as below:
- Detailed Design for Depot of Urban Rail-based Mass Rapid Transit System.
- The work shall generally include design of major components of the Depot.
- The various activities in the work shall generally include Structural Design of Buildings and Workshops/Sheds, Inspection Bays, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing works, Fire-fighting Design, HVAC Design, Architectural Design, Track Alignment (horizontal and vertical) layout, System Integration and Interface Design etc. A work with important/major ones of the above activities can be considered as similar work.
The complete documents can be downloaded from https://eproc.karnataka.gov.in
Source: K-RIDE- Tender | Image Credit (representational): K-RIDE
