MPMRCL invites tender for design and construction of elevated viaduct & 13 elevated metro stations at various locations for Bhopal Metro Rail Project

June 12, 2023 Rail News, Tender

Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) has invited e-tenders for Part design and construction of elevated viaduct, thirteen (13) elevated metro rail stations viz. Bhadbhada Chauraha, Depot Chauraha, Jawahar Chowk, Roshanpura Chauraha, Kushabhau Thakre Hall, Parade Ground, Prabhat Chauraha, Govindpura, Govindpura Industrial Area, JK Road, Indrapuri, Piplani and Ratnagiri Tiraha (excluding an elevated passenger interchange metro rail station), between chainages 50+000 and 62+915, and access to Depot between chainages 00+155 and 01+100 for Blue Line for Bhopal Metro Rail Project.

  • Tender Reference Number: 1151/MPMRCL/2023/Package BH-05
  • Name of Work: Part design and construction of elevated viaduct, thirteen (13) elevated metro rail stations viz. Bhadbhada Chauraha, Depot Chauraha, Jawahar Chowk, Roshanpura Chauraha, Kushabhau Thakre Hall, Parade Ground, Prabhat Chauraha, Govindpura, Govindpura Industrial Area, JK Road, Indrapuri, Piplani and Ratnagiri Tiraha (excluding an elevated passenger interchange metro rail station), between chainages 50+000 and 62+915, and access to Depot between chainages 00+155 and 01+100 for Blue Line for Bhopal Metro Rail Project.
  • Estimated Cost: INR 1122 Crores
  • Completion Period: 1092 Days
  • EMD: INR 11.22 Crore
  • Document Download / Sale Start Date: 01st June, 2023
  • Document Download / Sale End Date: 20th July, 2023
  • Pre Bid Meeting Date: 22nd June, 2023
  • Bid Submission Start Date: 13th July, 2023
  • Bid Submission End Date: 20th July, 2023
  • Bid Opening Date: 21st July, 2023

Scope of Work:

  • Thirteen (13) Elevated Metro Stations are Bhadbhada Chauraha, Depot Chauraha, Jawahar Chowk, Roshanpura Chauraha, Kushabhau Thakre Hall, Parade Ground, Prabhat Chauraha, Govindpura, Govindpura Industrial Area, J K Road, Indrapuri, Piplani and Ratnagiri Tiraha for Red Line Bhopal Metro Rail Project. Station names are tentative and are likely to undergo change as per the approval of GoMP.
  • Bidder’s attention is invited that as per the present plan, there may be possibility that during the currency of the contract, part structure or stretch may undergo changes due to the proposals of the infrastructure development authority such as provision of flyover on the metro alignment, necessitating the construction of double decker structure consisting of road flyover and metro elevated viaduct including structural changes in the station building accordingly on the same structure.
  • In such case(s), Contractor shall design and execute the work as per the revised proposal of composite Viaduct (consisting of road flyover and metro elevated viaduct). Consequently, any change in station(s) alignment and design shall also be executed by the Contractor and complete all the works in all respects as required by the Engineer/Employer.
  • Bidders must note that construction equipment such as (but not limited to) girder launchers to be planned for tender package BH 05 shall be suitable, fit and compatible for the construction of double decker structure consisting of road flyover and metro elevated viaduct.
  • The above changes, if required shall be treated as variation and change in the scope of the work. The payment for the same shall be governed by Clause 13.3.1 of Particular Conditions of Contract, Vol II. 

General:

  • The design and construction of the Works shall be developed in accordance with the Employer’s Requirements and the Contractor’s Technical Proposals.
  • The Works shall be designed for minimal maintenance through a 100-years operation life.
  • The Contractor shall provide all the software confirmed in the Employer’s requirements in a timely manner to permit the Engineer to review the Contractor’s submissions.
  • All the works in this Contract are covered under Schedule ‘A’, Schedule ‘B’, Schedule ‘C’, Schedule ‘D’, Schedule ‘E’, Schedule ‘F’ and Schedule ‘G’.

Detailed Scope of Works:

  • The Contractor shall design & construct Viaduct and all Metro Stations including but not limited to; foundations, piers/columns, concourse, platform, technical rooms, paid and unpaid areas, station entrances, provision for lift & escalators shafts and the rail track guideway (viaduct) including the station finishing of all public and nonpublic areas, system rooms, internal & external finishes, roads, footpath, plazas, ancillary structures, entry/exit structures and FOB.
  • The Contractor shall carry out geotechnical borehole soil investigation for foundation design at every pier/column location.
  • The Contractor shall carry out a Rail-Structure Interaction (RSI) study.
  • The Contractor shall fully coordinate and interface their design and construction work with those prepared by Project Partners.
  • The Contractor shall carry out detailed designs either in-house or shall engage a competent Detailed Design Consultancy firm (DDC) for this project.
  • Available GFC drawings of parapet and RCC Cable trays will be issued to the Contractor by the Employer / the Engineer. Any modification required to suit the Contractor’s methodology shall be within Contractor’s scope.
  • The Employer will engage an independent Design Verification Engineer (DVE) who shall independently verify / proof check the Design and Engineering outputs produced by the Contractor / their DDC/s at every stage.
  • The DDC / Contractor shall coordinate with DVE in the design approval process and obtain approval for all design and engineering outputs produced either by DDC or sub-contractor or the Contractor. The approval of the design shall be obtained from the Engineer.
  • Design and engineering outputs produced by the Contractor / their DDC/s shall be checked, evaluated and validated by DVE before submission to the Engineer to obtain their approval for construction/production.
  • These checks, evaluations and approvals must be documented and reported (communicated) to the Engineer as directed. The quality of the design work must be validated by the DVE at each stage of design submission.
  • All Design and engineering changes must be reviewed, verified and validated as appropriate, and approved by DVE before submission to the Engineer.
  • The Design of all temporary works / structures shall be done by the Contractor DDC. This shall be proof checked by a third party, to be engaged by the contractor before submission to the engineer for record.
  • The Contractor shall ensure that on or before the seventh day of each month to issue a written report to the Engineer, covering the status of all designs checked during the preceding month. The format of the DVE’s monthly reports shall be approved by the Engineer.

Viaduct:

  • The Viaduct and the Station aesthetics (“Look and Feel”) have an impact on the passengers and general public. The architectural design principles shall include order and balance, proportion, simplicity, clarity or function, colour, form, texture, and how they complement each other. The principal aesthetic design factors shall fashion the visual basis upon which the balance of the appearance is built.
  • Principal Aesthetic Design Factors shall be;
    • Superstructure type and shape;
    • Vertical and horizontal geometry and their relationship to the surrounding environment;
    • Pier placement and shape to maximum sight lines;
    • Interaction between the station and its surroundings and environment;
    • The Station aesthetics shall showcase the heritage and culture and or history of the City.
  • Special /Obligatory/Railway spans shall be approved by the relevant Authority. Any minor changes/iterations in the design process required by the respective statutory authority shall be at Contractor’s own risk and cost.
  • The Contractor shall design & construct Viaduct (Guideway), Guideway within the stations, including immediate structures adjacent to Stations.
  • The Contractor shall design & construct all viaduct, obligatory spans and special spans including the foundations, sub-structure and superstructure, namely; piles, pile caps, raft foundations, piers, pier caps (cross-heads), bearings, shear keys and the guideway.
  • The Contractor shall carry out utility location trial trenches at every foundation location. The Contractor shall use the trial trench investigation to confirm the span configuration and where possible to minimise utility diversions.
  • Foundations of viaduct or stations shall be coordinated with proposed/existing PWD flyovers along the Metro alignment.
  • The Contractor shall design & construct abutment at Depot ramp end interfacing with Project Partners. The design shall ensure proper connection and waterproofing with immediate structure.
  • Water bars shall be provided for Abutment, walls and foundation at construction joints wherever required.
  • The General arrangement drawings, design and launching scheme of all spans/FOBs crossing Railway tracks shall be approved by the Indian Railway Authority.
  • Open or Pile foundations shall be adopted for Viaduct and Station Piers/Columns considering maximum height of the structure.
  • Foundations of viaduct or stations shall be coordinated with proposed/existing PWD flyovers along the Metro alignment.
  • Spans at road intersections shall be interfaced and approved by the Municipal Road Authority, PWD, the Capital Development Authority and/or the Smart City Authority or any other concerned Authority.
  • The locations of piers and clearances shall be approved by the Statutory Authorities and shall provide maximum visibility and minimum impact to traffic flow, this shall be part of the Lump Sum.

The Stations:

  • The Stations shall be designed for multimodal integration including linkage to stakeholder properties and facilities as shown in the Tender drawings. The stations shall be designed for ease of passenger flow.
  • The station’s design shall ensure the essential satisfactory quality of the Station layout by providing adequate space for the systematic and organised movement of passengers from the ground level entrances to the concourse and then up to the platform areas and onto the train coaches. The stations shall be designed to ensure the security of the passengers and the facilities at all times.
  • The design and construction of all the station structures including track supporting structure, columns, beams, slabs, staircases, parapets, canopies, gutters, RCC Water Tank (Underground and Overhead), Entry-Exit Structures and other ancillary structures such as DG room, Pump room, Earthing Mat etc.
  • The Contractor shall carry out geotechnical borehole soil investigation at every foundation location for the foundation (including pile) design.
  • All column foundations shall be designed and constructed as pile foundations. Where rocky strata permit, the Contractor may request the Engineer’s approval to provide open raft foundations. Permanent liners, if required, shall be provided.
  • Bore wells 2nos. (capacity 24000 lph) with submersible pumps of required capacity, Cables, starter and necessary connection in main panel at each station and connection with suitable dia. GI/UPVC line from borewells to the underground water tanks with automated operation arrangement as approved by the Engineer.
  • Design & Construction of Lift shafts and escalator pits and other fixtures in stations in coordination with respective system contractors including water proofing of lift pits and escalator pits as per specifications and as per tender drawing.
  • Water proofing in the underground structures, underground water tanks & overhead terrace tanks shall be with injection grouting, waterproofing plaster and finishing the tanks with Ceramic tiles.
  • The design and construction of the expansion joints including track bed and at all floor levels of the station. The expansion joints shall not be placed above the technical rooms in Back of house area (BoH) area.
  • Water supply connections from Municipal Authority installations at all stations.
  • Detailed Design and Construction of Station water supply, Sanitary Installation and drainage systems shall include but not be limited to the following:
    • Soil waste & vent pipes and fittings
    • Sewerage and drainage system
    • Water supply System
    • Rain water piping
    • Suction and delivery pipes and valves for water supply Pumps
    • Sanitary fixtures and fittings
    • Pipes works for hydraulics services
    • Piping ancillaries for hydraulics services
    • Sewerage treatment plant
    • Tube well/ borewell
    • Any other Miscellaneous items required for successful commissioning of Plumbing work services
    • Clean and dirty water drainage connections to Municipality installations.
  • Public toilets shall be provided at each station. The discharge shall be connected to the municipal sewage system, and be in full compliance with the Authorities requirements. The Contractor shall fully coordinate and interface their drainage design and construction work with Project Partners.
  • Design, Providing & Fixing of insert plates, bolts, support hangers for Project Partners (System Contractors) and Façade.
  • Traffic crash barriers shall be provided to all piers, which shall include nontraffic roads.
  • Crash barriers shall be provided for Entry/Exit piers/columns which are adjacent to the Road traffic.
  • For stations located over traffic roads protection installations shall be provided during construction to permit unimpeded traffic and pedestrian flow and damage to the Works. This protection shall be maintained until completion of all the station exterior finishing work. All working platforms shall be covered with suitable material to prevent any falls of equipment, materials and persons on to trafficked roads.
  • The Contractor shall fully interface with Project Partner Contractors the size of System Technical rooms, all cut-outs, cable containment, corridors, earthing and Tetra and GSM tower requirements.
  • The Contractor shall ensure that installation routes are provided of sufficient size for the Project Partner Contractors proposed equipment. Rooms shall include as a minimum those shown in the Employer’s reference drawings.
  • During design and Construction stage, Interfacing issues between viaduct and stations within the Contract package and with the adjacent Contracts / Project Partners is to be fully coordinated. In case of any discrepancy, the Engineer’s decision will be final and binding.
  • The Contractor shall maintain maximum stepping distance of 75mm at all Station Platforms duly interfacing with other Project Partners (Rolling Stock and Track). If stepping distance exceeds 75mm, an alternative arrangement such as Gap-filler shall be provided. The material, specification, workmanship and methodology of the Gap filler shall be approved by the Engineer before execution.

Eligibility:

  • Work Experience;
    • At least one “Similar Work-1” of value of INR 897 Crores or more (excluding GST), or
    • At least two “Similar Work-1” each of value of INR 561 Crores or more (excluding GST), or
    • At least three “Similar Work-1” each of value of INR 449 Crores or more (excluding GST), and
    • At least one “Similar Work-2” of value of INR 120 Crores or more (excluding GST)
  • “Similar Work-1” for this contract shall mean the contract for construction of Elevated Metro Rail Viaduct / Bridges / Flyover (excluding approaches and embankments) having pre-stressed concrete superstructure, which may include Elevated Metro Rail Stations, in urban environments.
  • “Similar Work-2” for this contract shall mean the contract for Construction of at least two (2) Elevated Metro Rail Stations (which may include Elevated Metro Rail Viaduct also (excluding approaches and embankments), within the same contract) in urban environments.
  • In case of JV/ Consortium, the other partner(s) (other than Lead Partner) must have executed “Civil Construction Work” from one contract of minimum INR 449 Crores.

Tenderers may download the tender documents from the official e-portal https://etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app 

Source: MPMRCL- Tender