NMRC invites RFP for USFD of AT Welds on Track of Noida-Greater Noida Metro corridor

March 18, 2021 Rail News, Tender

The Noida Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (NMRC) has invited RFP for “USFD of AT Welds on track of Noida – Greater Noida Metro Corridor.

  • E-Tender No.: NMRC/USFD Track/140/2021
  • Name of the Bid: RFP for “USFD of AT Welds on track of N – GN Metro Corridor”.
  • Approximate Cost of Work: INR 32.52 Lakh
  • Time-period of contract: 03 years
  • Earnest Money Deposit:  INR 65.05 Thousand
  • Pre-bid Meeting: 26.03.2021
  • Last Date of Bid Submission: 14.04.2021
  • Date of Technical Bid Opening: 14.04.2021

Scope of Works:

Track Work:

  • “USFD of AT Welds on track of N-GN Metro Corridor” USFD of AT Welds on mainlines shall be carried out during non-traffic hours at night and on depot lines during day times. The non operation hours may be from 00:30 to 04:30 hrs. The work shall be carried on approved block night only. The approved block details will be made available by Engineer Incharge. In case of emergency/ unusual occurrences, the work may have to be done at any hour of day and night. Contractor shall make his own arrangement of lighting for USFD of AT Welds & other track work. No extra payment will be made for the same.
  • NMRC track is covered on both sides by boundary walls. The approach to the main line track is only from station. Any contractor’s person entering section for carrying out works under the contract shall have to obtain permission from the proper authority.
  • Contractor shall ensure that all precautions mentioned in chapter –II part J for maintenance of track on Electrified area (25 KV AC Traction) as applicable is followed and all his staff are well versed with it. In this regard Safety Precautions & Essential Instructions for working in A.C. Traction area of NMRC are also to be followed.
  • Contractor shall ensure that all precautions to be taken while working in Track circuited area is observed as per Para 279 of IRPWM.
  • After completion of days/nights works contractor shall ensure that all equipment, tools and plants P.Way material, etc. either released or new are cleared before leaving the site. No material what so ever shall be left behind.
  • The quantum of work to be done under each item will be indicated to the contractor from time to time, during the currency of the contract & contractor shall instantaneously rise to the occasion and complete the work expeditiously.
  • After completion of the work, these items will have to be returned to the Contractor without causing any damage to them.
  • Contractor shall provide all tools and plants and USFD M/c to his labour with no extra cost to NMRC. Following are the tools and plants used in track maintenance.
    • Wire Claw 8 prong
    • Tommy Bar
    • Rail Tester (USFD Machine)
    • Arrangement of light testing
    • Spanner
    • Keying/spiking hammer
    • Consumable for Necessary Light arrangement
    • Grease
  • In case of emergency contractor has to mobilize resources and carry out works at any time of the day and night instantaneously at short notice if directed. The Response time in case of Emergency shall be one hour during commercial hours & Two hours during non-commercial hours. The contractor shall be always ready to attend any emergency if so arise.
  • The quantities shown in the schedule at BOQ are anticipated quantities and may vary depending on the actual requirement during the period of contract. The contractor shall not be entitled to any claim and / or increase in the rates what so ever on account of variation in the quantities of the individual items or of the total contract value. 
  • While doing the works, the contractor shall cause least inconvenience either to the traveling public or to the station staff or to the NMRC rakes.
  • The contractor is advised to inspect the entire length of track on via-duct between specified chainages where different works will be executed after obtaining permission during Non-commercial hours on Power Block day only to acquaint him-self and assess before hand difficulties likely to come across in respect to men, material, access to site, restrictions on At-grade/Via-duct/yard, restrictions in plying the trucks on roads imposed by police, lighting, water supply and so on.
  • The quantity used shall be in proportion of the requirement which shall be justified by the contractor & will be verified by the NMRC.
  • Such P.Way material as has been issued to the contractor but left behind with him not utilized shall be returned by the contractor at no extra cost to NMRC to any nominated depot /PWI store of NMRC. If the contractor fails to return such material, cost of such materials will be recovered from him at double the book rates. The material to be returned shall however be in reasonably good condition as originally issued.
  • NMRC reserves the right to inspect any of the depots of the contractor where NMRC’s material has been stored and also to inspect the places where the contractor fabricates or otherwise processes these materials and the contractor shall provide all facilities for such inspections.
  • The contractor shall not transfer any of the material issued to him by the depots or fabrication yard or the site of work.
  • The contractor shall ensure that all his staff shall wear proper uniform with personal protective equipments including helmet , safety shoes and illuminated jacket etc. while working.
  • No advances shall be paid to contractor
  • The contractor will not cause any damage to the NMRC property or assets. If any such damage is caused, the contractor will have to pay the cost of such Damage & NMRC Decision in the issue will be final.
  • The contractor will have to complete the work during specified time. While working in the noncommercial hours works have to be completed & men & materials will have to be removed by 4.00 hrs or as specified from time to time. Instructions of the employer given from time to time shall be followed.
  • The quality of the work shall be as per the standards.
  • The contractor shall use standard tools & materials as specified or as per the requirement of Approved or reputed Brands as the case may be.
  • The contractor shall take all necessary safety measures & precautions and the contractor shall be entirely responsible for the safety & security of his men & materials.
  • The contractor may have to use necessary communication equipments like mobiles / WLL / Walky-talky as per requirement.
  • If the same item or condition features in the special conditions of the contract & General conditions of the contract, then the item or condition mentioned in the special conditions of the contract alone will be applicable
  • Contractor shall provide Photo-identity cards to all his staff & supervisors.
  • USFD Testing of AT Weld to be done as Per USFD Manual. 
  • The land required for the contractors office /stores will be allotted free of cost, if available, to the extent considered & justified by NMRC in the vicinity up to the completion period. However, this will not be binding on NMRC. The land or area will be maintained by the contractor.
  • After completion of the work, the contractor shall clear all land under his temporary occupation to its original shape and condition without any extra cost to NMRC and hand it over to NMRC without any encumbrances with in one month of completion of the work. In the event of failure to clear the site, NMRC will get this done through another agency at contractor’s cost.

Land:

  • The land required for the contractors office/stores will be allotted free of cost, if available, to the extent considered & justified by NMRC in the vicinity up to the completion period. However, this will not be binding on NMRC. The land or area will be maintained by the contractor.
  • After completion of the work, the contractor shall clear all land under his temporary occupation to its original shape and condition without any extra cost to NMRC and hand it over to NMRC without any encumbrances within one month of completion of the work. In the event of failure to clear the site, NMRC will get this done through another agency at contractor’s cost.

Source: NMRC-Tender | Image credit (representational): NMRC