UPMRC invites tender for maintenance of track from CCS Airport to Munshipuliya station and Transport Nagar depot

Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) Ltd. has invited open e-tenders for Maintenance of track from CCS Airport to Munshipuliya station and Transport Nagar depot.

  • Tender Reference Number: LKTM-02
  • Name of Work: Maintenance of track from CCS Airport to Munshipuliya station and Transport Nagar depot.
  • Approximate cost of work: INR 1,40,76,460 Crore
  • Completion Period: 730 Days
  • EMD: INR 1,41,000 Lakh
  • Document Download / Sale Start Date: 05th November, 2022
  • Document Download / Sale End Date: 05th December, 2022
  • Pre Bid Meeting Date: 17th November, 2022
  • Bid Submission Start Date: 28th November, 2022
  • Bid Submission End Date: 05th December, 2022
  • Bid Opening Date: 06th December, 2022

Scope of Work:

  • Thorough cleaning of  track beds, central drains of viaduct, cleaning of water logged track area excluding station platform by brush, broom etc. The disposal of rubbish, muck  etc.  After cleaning, it has to be done by contractor to the dumping  ground approved by the municipality.
  • For the waste disposal, contractors shall use clean dustbins, which are filled and then completely sealed & in the sealed condition they are transported to Nagar Nigam  approved dumping ground in such a manner that the environment is least affected by this activity. All tools and plants required for the work will be that of a contractor. This work has to be done once in 30 days or as directed by the Engineer ‐in‐charge.
  • Picking of all slacks of plain track and point and crossing as directed by Engineer in charge  to restore track parameters within the prescribed tolerances to the satisfaction of the  engineer as and when required on depot/main lines with contractor’s tools and plants as listed.
  • Small Track Machines as required for the work will be supplied by UPMRC on loan  free of cost, which shall be returned after completion of work in good & in working condition without causing any damage to the machines.
  • Providing workmen proficient in track work in day & night shift as per requirement given by Engineer in charge.
  • Greasing of gauge face of running rails in curves/Turn out by SERVO GEM RR 3 grease of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. or equivalent with contractor’s labour, materials and tools etc.
  • Care should be taken during greasing that no grease should come in contact with the Rail top table. This item is to be operated on curves of radius up to 500m as per direction of Engineer in charge.
  • Grass/Bushes cutting work on depot lines have to be done in UPMRC depot and yard and outside UPMRC boundary will be carried out in day time with contractor’s own tools and plants. After cutting, disposal of the same has to be done in Nagar Nigam approved dumping ground on the same day or as directed by the Engineer in charge.
  • Removal of Garbage/Grasses and disposal with the help of Tractor Trolley as directed by Engineer in charge.
  • Dressing of shoulder ballast to be done in the depot line. The shoulder ballast should be dressed properly as per LWR profile as per the requirement given by the Engineer in charge.
  • Overhauling of shoulder ballast to be done at depot line. After opening, the ballast to be cleaned. Cleaned ballast to be put back in the track as per LWR profile. During working it should be ensured that core ballast is not to be disturbed.
  • Greasing of pandrol clip to be done at day hours in the yard. Pandrol clips to be opened  alternate sleepers and cleaning to be done by brush, after cleaning, greasing of pandrol clip to be done by Graphite 4080 grease. During working it is to ensure that work to be done in desired temperature only.
  • Toe load measurement of tension clamp in ballastless track during night shift by ITI qualified  personnel, proficient device and other equipment shall be provided by UPMRC which shall be returned in good condition after the work. It is to be ensured that the reading of Toe load is recorded in a register which is kept in the P.Way office in the respective Depot.

Track Work:

  • All activities generally on mainlines shall be carried out during non‐traffic hours at night and on depo lines during day times. The non‐operation hours may be from 23:30 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 deep screening & other track work. No extra payment will be made for the same.
  • UPMRC track is covered on both sides by boundary walls. The approach to the main line track is only from the station. Any contractor’s person entering the 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 of IRPWM 1986 reprinted in 1999 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 areas of UPMRC 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 the 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 whatsoever 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.
  • Small Track Machines required for the same shall be provided by UPMRC to the contractor free of cost but fuel and consumables cost shall be paid by the contractor. The list of small track machines is as under:
    • Dip lorry 
    • Abrasive rail cutter 
    • Cutting wheels 
    • Rail dolly 
    • Track jacks 
    • Generator
  • After completion of the work, these items will have to be returned to the UPMRC without causing any damage to them.
  • Contractor shall provide all tools and plants to his labour with no extra cost to UPMRC. Following are the tools and plants used in track maintenance:
    • Rake ballast 4 prong
    • Wire claw 8 prong 
    • Beater 
    • Crow bar 
    • Tommy bar 
    • Pan iron mortar 
    • Keying/Spiking hammer 
    • Consumables for necessary lighting arrangements 
    • Screener for ballast screening 
    • Any other item as required
  • In case of emergency the 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 Annexure‐A 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 whatsoever 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 travelling public or to the station staff or to the UPMRC 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 PowerBlock day only to acquaint him‐self and assess beforehand 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 P.WAY materials shall be issued to the contractor for use for the Bonafide works covered by the contract only and acknowledgement of the same shall be given by the contractor’s supervisor in charge of Work. After completion of work, the contractor will have to be given a detailed account of the materials used & balance materials shall be returned to the UPMRC.
  • If balance materials are not returned or any deviation is found, then the quantity not returned or deviated quantity shall be charged at the double value of Book Rate as prescribed by the UPMRC & in all such cases, the decision of the UPMRC shall be final. The quantity used shall be in proportion of the requirement which shall be justified by the contractor & will be verified by the UPMRC.
  • The issue of P. Way material to the contractor shall be progressive as the works progresses and the contractor shall not demand unreasonable large quantities of material to be issued to him in advance. UPMRC reserves the right to determine the quantity of materials to be issued at any stage and their decision in the matter shall be final and shall not be the basis for any claim by the contractor.
  • 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 UPMRC to any nominated depot /PWI store of UPMRC.
  • If the Contractor fails to return such material, the 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.
  • UPMRC reserves the right to inspect any of the depots of the contractor where UPMRC’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 site of the work.
  • While working, the contractor shall ensure that all his staff shall wear proper uniform with personal protective equipment including helmet, safety shoes and illuminated jacket etc. at the cost of the contractor.
  • No advances shall be paid to the contractor.
  • The contractor will not cause any damage to the UPMRC property or assets. If any such damage is caused, the contractor will have to pay the cost of such Damage & UPMRC  Decision in the issue will be final.
  • The contractor will have to complete the work during specified time. While working in the non‐commercial 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 equipment 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.

Work Experience:

  • The tenderers will be qualified only if they have successfully completed work(s), completion date(s) of which falling during last seven years ending last day of the month previous to the month of tender submission end date as given below:
    • At least One “similar work” of value of Rs. 112.61 Lacs or more, or
    • Two “similar work” each of value of Rs. 70.38 Lacs or more, or
    • Three “similar work” each of value of Rs. 56.30 Lacs or more. 
  • Similar work for this contract shall be Laying/Maintenance work of Rail Track. 

Notes:

  • The tenderer shall submit details of work executed by them in the Performa of Annexures-1 & 1 A of NIT. for the works to be considered for qualification of works experience criteria.
  • For the above, documentary proof such as LOA, completion certificates from clients clearly indicating the nature/scope of work, actual completion cost and actual date of completion for such work should be submitted.
  • The offers submitted without this documentary proof shall not be evaluated. In case the work is executed for private client, copy of work order, bill of quantities, bill wise details of payment received certified by C.A., T.D.S certificates, and Form 26 AS for all payments received and a copy of final/last bill paid by client shall be submitted.
  • Value of a successfully completed portion of any ongoing work up to the ending last date of the previous month of submission and the end date of tender will also be considered for qualification of work experience criteria.
  • For completed works, the value of work done shall be updated to the ending last date of the previous month of submission and the end date of tender price level assuming 5% inflation for Indian Rupees every year and 2% for foreign currency portions per year.
  • Criteria for work experience for “similar work” as described in para-A, above, shall be satisfied by a single entity.

Tender documents can only be obtained online on the website https://etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app


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