Highway Engineering Consultant
in Association with
LTelford Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
980012/3-proj/Contractor/RCC/96 23-03-2020
To,
The Executive Engineer
NH, Division RWD,
Srinagar, Uttarakhand
Sub: Reconstruction with geometric improvement of existing single/ Intermediate lane to 2 Lane with Paved Shoulder
Configuration from Existing Km 338.100 (Design Km 333.410) to Km 368.000 (Design Km 360.579) excluding existing Km
349.800 to km 355.495 (Kaliyasaur bypass of NH-58) in the State of Uttarakhand under EPC mode. “Review of COS for
Overlaying”. Reg.
Ref: 1. RCC/AE/SK-RP/2020/05 dated 18.03.2020
2. Authority’s Letter No:- 222/EPC V dated 18/02/2020
3. 980012/3-proj/Contractor/RCC/81 dated 12.02.2020
Dear Sir,
We the reference to above mentioned letter sr no-1 from contractor in which contractor has submit the revised overlay
proposal for COS from Km 348+400 to 351+400 & 352+120 to 356+120 = 6.72 Km with reference to the above mentioned
sr. no 2 & 3.
As per letter sr. no:-2 from your end in which Authority agreeable the contractor proposal in the interest of work. Authority
instructed to undersign to review the proposal as per clause 10.5.4 and under no circumstances no positive cost implication
shall b considered.
We have reviewed the contractor proposals along with cost implications, the details points mentioned below:-
1. Contractor submit the positive proposal amounting 6.44 Crore, & as per our calculation 3.13 Crore. As per
contractor letter sr. no-1 point no:- 5 contractor ready to work within existing Schedule-H & contractor cannot claim
any extra amount. Contractor should submit certificate from Authorized person.
2. Contractors consider BC-40mm & DBM-80 as per design report and rest thickness consider for DBM as Profile
corrective course. As per IRC:SP:73 clause 5.9.4 sr. no-(ii) in which the profile corrective course is not more than
40mm, so we can consider the balance thickness(more than 40mm) i.e. WMM & GSB Profile correction.
Contractor should submit the working cross-section showing all layer of Profile corrective course in 10m interval.
3. As per IRC:SP:73 clause 5.9.8- No granular layer shall be provided over an existing bituminous surfacing.
Situations may arise where it is envisaged to strengthen grossly deficient existing road with a granular layer in
addition to the bituminous overlay, or where for camber and/or grade correction substantial thickness of profile
corrective course is needed. In such cases, the existing bituminous surfacing shall be completely removed by
scarifying/milling and then the pavement built up with the granular layer(s) and bituminous overlay. Scarification /
removal of bituminous surface will be shown in working cross-section
4. As per IRC:SP:73 clause 5.9.11:- Pavement Performance Requirements and Evaluation
i) The strengthened pavement shall satisfy the minimum standard and maintenance requirements specified
for new pavement sections in this Manual and Schedule-K of the Concession Agreement.
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5. During review of contractor proposal, consider GSB, WMM, DBM & BC instead of CT Sub Base, CT Base,
Aggregate inter Layer & BC because before handing over site to undersign contractor already executed approx
10.5 Km as per approved pavement design in which GSB, WMM, DBM & BC.
6. As per Contractors letter sr. no 1 point sr. no-2 the design period of the road is as per Pavement design is 15
years and overlay should be also r 15 Years. Required certificate from Contractor side.
7. Contractor should submit the revised/corrected Plan & Profile showing Curves, super elevations & Horizontal
alignments & vertical alignment considering IRC:SP:73.
Hereby we are submitting our review in terms of article 13.2.3 of EPC contractor agreement for further processing by
Authority under Article 13.2.4 of EPC Contract agreement.
Your early response in this regard is highly appreciated.
With regards
Manjul Kumar
Team Leader
CC: 1. M/s. RCC Developers Ltd, 109 City center, Bachha Park, Meerut
