Appendix - I

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES (TOR)

Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study and Preparation of DPR for

Implementation of Wildlife friendly measures proposed on Kaziranga National Park
(KNP) stretch of the NH-37.

There is a proposal to Implement Wildlife friendly measures on Kaziranga

National Park (KNP) stretch of the NH-37. It is proposed to engage Consultants from the
list of consultants empanelled by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways for
providing consulting services for carrying out detailed engineering for the project for
technically sound, wildlife friendly and economically viable detailed designs, drawings,
estimates and tender documents for the project.

1. PROJECT INFORMATION:

Kaziranga is the home of the Greater One Horned Rhinoceros. Some factors
identified as threat to the survival of the rhinos, other than poaching, are loss and
fragmentation of habitat, lack to technology and strategic advantage over poachers and
possible impacts of climate change and climate variations. The approach to mitigate the
threats and ensure long term survival of Kaziranga is multi pronged and multi disciplinary
with a series of immediate, short term, medium term and long term measures to be
undertaken.

The present matter arose because of Original Application No. 174 of 2013 under
section 14 and 15 read with section 16 of the National Green Tribunal Act. 2010. The
Hon‟ble National Green Tribunal while taking up the case directed that short and long
term measures be taken to reduce animal road kill on the NH-37 on the stretch passing
along the Kaziranga National Park. A project concept was prepared by the Govt. of
Assam which was reviewed by a team of Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun along with
other members constituted as per direction of the Hon‟ble NGT. The Hon‟ble NGT vide its
order dated 22/04/2015 has directed that a DPR be prepared and submitted on the
project within three months. After discussion with the Environment and Forest Deptt.
Assam as well as Wildlife Institute of India it is understood that the project, which need to
be carried out on animal migration corridors, will be a very sensitive one and will
require appropriate technology with minimally disturbing construction methodology. It
is felt that engagement of a specialised and competent consultant is paramount for
preparation of the DPR of this project. In this connection, it is to mention that the Hon‟ble
NGT vide its order dated 22/04/2015 had directed the State of Assam to prepare DPR in
the light of the recommendation contained in the report dated January 2014 submitted by
the Committee constituted by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, which inter-alia
includes officers of the State PWD as members of the Committee. Accordingly, the
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India vide its letter No. NH-
12024/07/2013/AS/NH-8 dated 28-07-2015 requested the State PWD, Assam to prepare
the Term of Reference for consultancy services for the proposed development of NH-37 in
consultation with the National Tiger Conservation Authority & Authorities of Kaziranga
National Park.
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 It is mentioned in the order dated 22/04/2015 of the Hon‟ble National Green
Tribunal that the existence of NH-37 passing through Kaziranga National Park from
Jakhalabandha to Bokakhat is in contravention of condition stipulated in Environment
Clearance dated 31st May, 1991. Diversion of NH-37 was a condition precedent for
construction of petroleum refinery at Numaligarh was stipulated in the said Environment
Clearance and of course for grave reasons in relation to environment.
As regards long term measures such as construction of flyover, under passes,
tunnels for facilitating the wildlife movement across the Kaziranga during normal time as
well as in critical conditions like floods, the execution will take considerable time. The
Expert Committee has suggested construction of specially designed flyovers along the
corridors. The proposed structures would be pre-fabricated, and would take minimum
time to build and commission. It is expected that once these flyovers are through, there
would be no road kill of wild animals.

NH 37 in Today's Perspective

The NH37 from Jakhlabandha to Bokakhat/ Numaligarh touches upon the southern
boundary at certain places especially from Amguri to Panbari. The NH37 has been the
lifeline of the people of this region since the days of the Ahom kings. The highways has a
very special significance to Kaziranga as well as the local populations. The highway has
been there even prior to declaration of the Kaziranga RF in 1908. Population was then very
sparse. Today more than 5.00 lakh people reside in these areas. The highway has become
the nerve centre of development leading to opening of shops, markets, road-side dhabas,
hotels, institutions, commercial establishments and residential houses. These unplanned
and uncontrolled activities have today broken down the Karbi Anglong Kaziranga
landscape. There are several important and identified corridors for animal movement on
the NH37 which are used by the animals almost all the time. During the flood season, there
is a heavy migration of wild animals from the Kaziranga National Park to highlands in the
Karbi Anglong through these corridors and some other areas along the NH37. It needs to
be mentioned that the corridors on the NH37 from Jakhlabandha to Bokakhat are regularly
patrolled by forest personnel of the Kaziranga National Park. The staff posted on the
highway often act as “Traffic Police” by halting traffic on either side whenever animals
such as elephants and rhinoceros cross the road.

National Green Tribunal and NH37

There has been a case filed in the National Green Tribunal (M.A. No. 687 of 2013,
M.A. No. 1070 of 2013 and M.A. No. 142 of 2014 in O.A. no. 174 of 2013, Rohit
Choudhury Vs. Union of India and Others), the premise of which is that one of the
conditions stipulated in the environmental clearance given by the Ministry of Environment
& Forests, Govt. of India, New Delhi for setting up of the Numaligarh Refinery was that
the NH37 should be de-notified as a national highway, and secondly that since lot of
animals get killed on the highway during the flood season, the highway ought to be closed
forthwith. After hearing all the parties, the Hon'ble Tribunal has passed a series of orders
including short term and long term measures. The short term measures include methods by
which killing of animals on the highway could be avoided totally. Some of the suggested
measures include putting of rumble strips for speed control, putting cameras and speed
guns etc. The long term measures include diversion of the highway on the north bank of
the river by building another bridge over the Brahmaputra river near Numaligarh.

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 The National Tiger Conservation Authority vide its Office Memorandum Mo. 12-
5/2013-NTCA, Dated: 18th December 2013 constituted a committee to review the
proposal submitted by the Government of Assam in compliance of the Order of the
Hon‟ble NGT to „Suggest Mitigation Measures in the Interest of Wildlife Conservation
w.r.t National Highway 37. The Committee consisted of Sri D.P. Bankhwal IFS, IGF,
Regional Office, NTCA, Guwahati, Dr. Bilal Habib, and Dr. Gautam Talukdar, Scientists,
WII, Dehradun. From the Govt. of Assam, the members included Sri N.N. Deka, Chief
Engineer (NH), Sri S. Bhattacharyya, EE & Nodal Officer, Environment Cell, PWD, and
Sri S. Bezbarua, EE (NH Divisoin), Nagaon. The Committee submitted its report to the
Ministry in the early part of 2014. The Committee argued that speed breakers are not
advisable, as they allow vehicles to be more time on the road, leading to greater risk of
accidents. The Committee proposed a series of fly-overs on the NH37.

Assam Needs Ultra Modern Highways and Railways:

Diversion from Kaliabor would take the Tezpur route, and then join over to
Numaligarh by crossing a new bridge over the Brahmaputra. The PWD (NH) has already
submitted the proposal for such a bridge over the river Brahmaputra near Numaligarh.
Heavy traffic, could then, follow this route.

Secondly, building an ultra modern elevated expressway from Jakhlabandha to

Bokakhat just by the southern side of the NH37, with some diversions here and there,
along with an elevated single loopline light rail, on the lines of metro, are the kind of
projects/ communication system that ought to be put in place in this part of Assam. Though
the suggestion may look unnecessary and high costing, given the least scope of
development in the surrounding of Kaziranga, this would open a very fast means of
communication with Guwahati/ Nagaon on the west and Jorhat/Dibrugarh on the east and
Tezpur on the north, enabling better economic opportunities for the local population on the
fringes of Kaziranga who deserve, the best possible development alternatives possible in
the world, as Kaziranga is one of its kind of habitat in the world.

The Government of Assam acting through the Department of Public Works

Building & NH, (the Authority), has therefore decided to prepare the Term of Reference
for Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study and Preparation of DPR for Implementation
of Wildlife friendly measures proposed on Kaziranga National Park (KNP) stretch of the
NH-37 (the Project) vide the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of
India letter No. NH-12024/07/2013/AS/NH-8 dated 28-07-2015 wherein the Ministry
requested the State PWD, Assam to prepare the Term of Reference for consultancy
services for the proposed development of NH-37 in consultation with the National Tiger
Conservation Authority & Authorities of Kaziranga National Park.

With a view to inviting bids for the Project, the Authority has decided to conduct
a feasibility study to prepare the Feasibility Report and DPR for determining the technical
feasibility and financial viability of the Project. If found technically feasible and
financially viable, the Project may be awarded to eligible bidder selected through a
competitive bidding process.

In pursuance of the above, the Authority has decided to carry out the process for
selection of a Technical Consultant for preparing the Feasibility Report and DPR. The
Technical Consultant shall prepare the Feasibility Report in accordance with the Terms of
Reference (TOR).
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2. OBJECTIVES:

Kaziranga National Park with Headquarter at Bokhakat in the State of Assam is

the home of three-fourth of the total population of Rhino and contains largest single
concentration of endangered species wild animals like swamp-deer, wild-buffalo,
elephants, tigers and Gangetic Dolphins and it is the only park of its kind with a viable
low land grassland ecosystem in South Asia and that “a Petroleum Refinery at Numaligarh
(East of Kaziranga) and the developmental activities for said refinery is likely to cause
tremendous pressure on the natural resources and the wild-life habitat in the Kaziranga
National Park and its surroundings”

Orders under the OA 174/2013:

The OA 174/2013 concerns the NH37, which according to the one of the conditions of the
Environmental Clearance given by the MoEF, is to derecognize the NH37 between
Jakhlabandha and Numaligarh, and divert the highway elsewhere within a decade of the
setting up of the refinery.

Main objectives of the Study are as under:

(i) To evolve sound proposals for implementation of wildlife friendly measures

including bridges/ flyovers, Elevated roads/ animal friendly structures, Tunnels, culverts,
bypasses etc.

(ii) To carry out engineering, economic, eco-friendly/ wildlife friendly,

environmental and social studies of the proposed road improvements.

(iii) To carry out the detailed engineering design of the proposed road, animal
friendly structures, tunnel and bridge/ flyover works, and prepare suitable number of bid
packages* including cost estimates and other bid documents required for tendering as per
MOST‟s Standard documents.

*Size of bid package (each covering about 3o to 50 km) will be decided by the employer
on the basis of site conditions.

The Consultant shall carry out Feasibility Study and Preparation of DPR for
Implementation of Wildlife friendly measures on Kaziranga National Park (KNP) stretch
of the NH-37. The Feasibility Report shall include detail survey, soil testing, finalization
of alignment for approval of the Govt., land plans and preliminary design of geometrics,
pavement, structures, safety devices, project facilities, finalization of document for
environmental clearance & other statutory clearances, estimation of probable cost of
construction etc. along with preparation of conceptual drawings & cost appraisal of the
project in conformity with the TOR.

2.1 CONSIDERATIONS OF WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA:

The Hon'ble National Green Tribunal vide order dt. 22nd April, 2015 in the MA
No. 687/2014, 1070/2013 & 142/2012 in Application No. 174/2013 of Rohit Choudhary
vs Union of India and others pertaining to the matter of road kills of wild animals on the
NH37 on the corridors of Kaziranga National Park and the issues arising thereof, had
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 directed the Govt. of Assam, Department of Environment & Forests to prepare a Detailed
Project Report (DPR) for long term solution to stop killing of wild animals along the
corridors on NH37 from Jakhlabandha to Bokakhat in vicinity of Kaziranga National
Park. The Expert Committee Report constituted by the NTCA, MoEF&CC, Govt of India
vide their Memo No. 12-5/2013-NTCA, Dated: 18th December 2013 suggested detailed
“Mitigation Measures in the Interest of Wildlife Conservation w.r.t National Highway
37”. The relevant operative portion of the order of the Hon'ble Tribunal reads as follows:
“As regards long term measures such as construction of flyover, under passes, tunnels for
facilitating the wildlife movement across the Kaziranga during normal time as well in
critical conditions like floods he submits that its execution will take considerable time.
There are recommendations for long terms measures vide report dated January, 2014.
Now it is for the State of Assam to prepare DPR in light of the recommendations in the
said report. The State of Assam shall come out with the requisite DPR within three
months”. In view of the above order, the Govt. of Assam requested the Wildlife Institute
of India to depute an expert team for ground survey and suggesting measures so that a
DPR could be prepared as directed by the Hon'ble Tribunal. Accordingly, a team of
Experts consisting of Dr. Sonali Ghosh IFS and Dr. Bivash Pandav from the Wildlife
Institute of India visited Guwahati and Kaziranga along with members of the PWD (NH),
Assam and the Kaziranga National Park authorities from 30th July to 2nd August, 2015.

2.2 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION OF WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA:

(Detailed report enclosed herewith)

i) A unanimous decision was taken to construct long elevated roads connecting

fragmented forest corridors with animal friendly construction methodology. The proposed
intervention will include three elevated roads which may include one or two short tunnels.
The coordinates of the proposed flyovers on the existing National Highway are given
below. The sections given below may contain small road tunnels and stretches of
conventional road on embankments.

 Rangalu (26° 34' 9.69" N, 93° 1' 15.72" E) to Deopani (26° 34' 28.47" N 93° 13 '3.62" E)

 Harmoti (26° 34' 33.43 "N, 93° 14' 57.74 "E) to Hathikuli (26° 35' 10.01 "N 93° 21' 11.07" E)

 Panbari (26° 36' 39.19" N, 93° 29' 24.24" E) to (26° 37' 49.88" N 93° 32' 39.72" E)

ii) The lengths of the flyovers will depend on the alignments which will be fixed
considering both the engineering and environmental requirements. As the flyovers are
likely to be long, intermediate approaches to the elevated road to link important
settlements cane be designed as required. This should also be made part of the detailed
Project Report (DPR) to be prepared by the Govt of Assam.

iii) The alignment of the elevated road (flyover) should follow the existing National
Highway along the ROW to the extent possible. However, engineering requirements,
economy and social issues may necessitate the alignment away from the existing NH, the
decision on such cases should be taken jointly by the KNP authority and the Public Works
Building & NH Department, Assam.

iv) In the Rangalu – Deopani section, the new road alignment should abandon the existing
alignment at Deosur hill (Bura Pahar) and take a new alignment on the south of the
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 Deosur hill so that wild animals can use the entire hill as a highland during flood time.
Animal over- passes should be constructed at the foothill on the Southern side over the
new road for animals to cross over during their migration to the Karbi hills.

v) Since elephants are present in this landscape, the vertical clearance of the flyovers
should atleast be 6 meters.

vi) Flyovers should have noise barriers on both sides. The height of the noise barriers
should be such that the glare of head lights should not fall on the animal movement track.
Use of pre-fabricated structure is suggested to reduce disturbance. Piers of the elevated
road should be vegetated with creepers to minimize the tunnel effect for the animals.

vii) The structures should be aesthetically harmonious with the surrounding landscape for
which suitable colour pattern and design could be thought of. The edges of artificial
structures should be rounded off and sharp edges should be avoided as much as possible.

viii) Speed of the vehicles may be regulated and there should be complete ban on blowing
horns. adequate signages to create awareness should be placed at specific locations.

ix) In the Harmoti – Hatikhuli section, a road tunnel is suggested through the hill behind
the Burhi Mai temple. This is a very active animal corridor and the topography does not
allow an animal underpass to be constructed. The road tunnel should be naturally
ventilated discounting the need for any backup power source which may lead to air and
sound pollution. Adequate barriers should be erected to prevent the entry of animals
particularly elephants and rhinos into the tunnels.

x) It is recommended that arboreal crossing structures are constructed for Hoolock

Gibbons to cross over the road. A stretch of forest can be developed with local fast
growing trees to bridge the small gap between the hillock on the KNP side on the North
and Karbi hills on the South to facilitate the smooth movement of the arboreal apes.

xi) It is recommended that the services of competent wildlife biologist/ organization

should be taken while preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR).

3. SCOPE OF THE CONSULTANCY SERVICES:

The scope of the consultancy service is to:

(i) Collect inventory data and to do condition survey road, bridge, culverts etc. as
per IRC SP:19 as per the enclosed proformae (Appendix II a, b. c. d. e. f) and prepare
inventory in the computerized format using Microsoft access. Suggested formats enclosed
at Sheet 1-3 (append to appendix-II)

(ii) Prepare strip plan showing the existing road land width, utility services (both
above and below ground level), trees, electric poles, telephone poles, water pipe line,
sewage line, bridges culverts, junctions, adjoining land use, encroachment etc.

(iii) Collect socio-economic data for state and project area.

(iv) Identify homogeneous section for traffic.

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(v) Conduct 7 days traffic (volume count) survey at one location in each
homogeneous section. However, traffic survey shall be conducted at an interval of not
more than 50 kms within a homogeneous section.

(vi) Conduct axle load survey at a suitable location in each homogeneous section on
random sample basis and work out number of equivalent axle load and vehicle damage
factor for one day (except holiday).

(vii) Do additional survey at each turning movement at major inter section as per IRC
SP : 19.

(viii) Gather information on accidents showing type of accident, frequencies and to

identify accident prone locations/ sections.

(ix) Conduct origin and destination survey for one day at each by pass location as per
IRC: 102-1988.

(x) Determine vehicle-wise growth rates based on socio-economic data and available
past traffic data and also estimate annual growth of traffic.

(xi) Digging test pits at least 1 m below the underside of the lowest pavement layer
or rock level, whichever is less wherever pavement condition changes or at 2 km. Intervals
whichever is less. Conduct soil tests e.g. gradation test (IS 2720 part IV), liquid limit,
plastic limit, atterberg limit, field density, moisture contents, shrinkage limit test (if
required), deleterious constituents as per relevant IRC Standard.

(xii) Investigation of design of high embankments based on Ministry‟s Circular No.

NH VI-50(21)/79 dated 25.1.1980 and or IRC:75-1979.

(xiii) Identification of borrow areas as per IRC:10, 1961 and determine soil properties.

(xiv) Conduct representative CBR test on the existing sub-grade as per IRC 37-1984.

(xv) Carry out road deflection tests by Bankelman beam method (IRC:81-1997).

(xvi) Collect information about hydrology e.g. catchment characteristics, rainfall

stream channel characteristics, design discharge, linear waterway scour depth etc. for all
cross drainage works and bridges. For bridges the project preparation work shall comply
with IRC Special publication No. 54 “Project Preparation Manual For Bridges”.

(xvii) Do drainage studies indicating general drainage pattern, HFL, water level,
seepage, flow etc. and Prepare drainage designs as per IRC guidelines.

(xviii) Do investigation for naturally occurring materials and to identify suitable

quarries for these materials.

(xix) Conduct tests for determining physical strength characteristics of aggregate

material as per relevant IRC standard.

(xx) Measurement of pavement roughness by using Bump integrator.

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(xxi) Trial pits should be digged at each culvert location as per IRC SP:13.

(xxii) Carry out geo-technical investigation and sub surface exploration at the proposed
location of bridges (generally one boring may be done at each abutment and also at piers
as per IRC:78.

(xxiii) Carry out topographic survey i.e. with total station method and establish one
B.M. in each km.

(xxiv) Suitable study of alternative for by passes and other re-alignments and suggest
suitable alignment based on merit/demerits of alternatives.

(xxv) Prepare alignment plan, longitudinal and cross sections (The consultant shall
prepare complete plan showing improvement proposals Horizontal control points, bench
marks and reference points shall be established as required and indicated on the drawings).

(xxvi) Prepare land plan and re-location plan based on proposed design.

(xxvii) Identify level crossing which require upgradation or construction of R.O.B. on

the basis of no. of closures, period of closure and expected traffic.

(xxviii) Identification of suitable location for lay bye, truck parking places.

(xxix) Carry out environment, rehabilitation and resettlement studies as per guidelines
of MOEF and IRC:SP:19(revised).

(xxx) Prepare Detailed Design and Working Drawings.

• To design a highway in all respect including geometric design, design of

pavement high embankment, junctions, culverts and bridges etc.

• To design rehabilitation improvement repair measures of existing structures, if

any.

• To recommend suitable design requirement and specifications requirements for

entire reach including bridges and other structures and the approach roads.

• Detailed drawings, good for construction, shall be prepared to international

standards, using CAD. It will contain all details required for execution of the
project.

(xxxi) Prepare Bill of Quantities and estimates on current S.O.R. (based on Ministry‟s
Data Book)

(xxxii) Conduct economic analysis and sensitivity tests for the project.

General Scope of Services shall cover but be not limited to the following
major tasks specific to the project:

1) Review of all available reports and published information about the project and
the project influence area;
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2) Detailed reconnaissance with GPS and submission of at least 3 (three) alternative
alignments for providing interventions by constructing long elevated 2-lane (expandable
to 4-lane traffic) roads including short tunnels and animal overpasses connecting
fragmented animal corridors as selected after joint inspection of KNP authority, Wildlife
Institute of India, Dehradun and PWB&NH Department, Govt. of Assam.

3) Evaluation of different alternatives in the backdrop of animal friendly

construction methodology and proposal of best suited alignment for the proposed Project
for approval of the Govt. Design of junctions with the cross-roads, pavement, RCC
structures etc. after collection of all engineering datas.

4) Preparation of PowerPoint presentation of most suitable alignment for approval.

Documentation and submission of detailed reports to appropriate authority for statutory
clearances

5) Inventory and condition surveys of existing Road/ Bridge/Culverts within the

project area.;

6) Topographic surveys using Total Stations/DGPS as per the latest IRC guidelines.
Control points to be established at every 1 km using DGPS. Fixing of Bench Mark and
reference Points on Ground during survey; and this should be clearly shown on detailed
survey drawings.

7) Geotechnical Investigation work for the proposed project as per latest IRC
guidelines. Detailed sub-soil investigation for the proposed bridge/flyover prefabricated
with animal friendly construction methodology, approaches, Tunnel, Animal overpass,
cross- drainage works and approach viaducts etc. shall broadly conform to the following:

(a) The Consultants shall carry out geo-technical investigations and sub-surface
explorations for the proposed Bridges / flyover prefabricated with animal friendly
construction methodology/ Road over bridges/ Animal overpass/ tunnels/ viaducts/
interchanges etc., along high embankments and any other location as necessary for proper
design of the works and conduct all relevant laboratory and field tests on soil and rock
samples. The minimum scope of geo-technical investigations for bridge/ flyover
prefabricated with animal friendly construction methodology and other structures shall be
as under:

S.N. Description Location of Boring

1. Culverts (length< 6m) One at each location
2. Over all length = 6 – 30 m One abutment location
3. One abutment location and at least one
Over all length = 30 – 60 m intermediate location between abutments for
structures having more than one span.
4. Over all length >60 m Each abutment and each pier locations.

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Brief requirement of SSI in respect of various structures in addition to those of the bridge/
flyover prefabricated with animal friendly construction methodology are as given below:

 Approach viaduct as per requirement

 Tunnel as per requirement
 Animal overpass as per requirement

(b) The deviation(s), if any, by the Consultants from the scheme presented above
should be got approved by the Authority.
(c) However, where a study of geo-technical reports and information available from
adjacent crossings over the same waterway (existing highway and railway bridges)
indicates that subsurface variability is such that boring at the suggested spacing will be
insufficient to adequately define the conditions for design purposes, the Consultants shall
review and finalise the bore hole locations in consultation with the Authority.
(d) The scheme for the boring locations and the depth of boring shall be prepared by
the Consultants and submitted to the Authority for approval. These may be finalised in
consultation with the Authority.
(e) The sub-soil exploration and testing should be carried out through the Geo-
technical Consultants who have done Geo-technical investigation work in similar project.
In case of outsourcing Geo-Technical Investigation, the firm selected by the Consultant for
this purpose should also be got approved from the Authority before start of such works.
The soil testing reports shall be in the format prescribed in relevant IRC Codes.
(f) For the road pavement, bore holes at each major change in pavement condition or
in deflection readings or at 2 km intervals whichever is less shall be carried out to a depth
of at least 2 m below embankment base or to rock level and are to be fully logged.
Additional bore-holes shall be taken at the location of high embankment in approaches to
bridges/flyovers & Approach Viaducts and at locations with vulnerable sub-soil conditions
identified through above investigations. Appropriate tests to be carried out on samples
collected from these bore holes to determine the suitability of various materials for use in
widening of embankments or in parts of new pavement structure.
(g) The SSI shall include study of dynamic behaviour of the soil, calculation of CBR
value of the existing soil, identification of weak soil strata along with suggestion for
enhancement of the same. CBR for the poor soil has to be enhanced to at least 15 to
minimise consumption of forest material by using suitable technology commensurate with
local materials as far as feasible.

8) Finalisation of GAD of long elevated structures/bridge/ flyover prefabricated

with animal friendly construction methodology/ tunnel/ animal overpass/ designed road
and submission to Employer for Approval of GAD. In case of flyover prefabricated with
animal friendly methodology the selected Consultant will have to interact with Authorities
of Kaziranga National Park/ Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. Of India/ other local
Authorities on technical issue during approval of GAD.

9) The Consultant has to complete discharge calculations and determination of

waterway as per latest IRC guidelines.

10) Providing Protection works/ Guide Bund including preparation of detail proposal
and preparation of necessary documents for obtaining approval from the designated
authority.

11) Proposal for electrification of the proposed bridge and approaches with special
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emphasis towards maximum utilisation of solar energy.

12) Social impact assessment.

13) Environment Impact Assessment including preparation of necessary documents

for obtaining environmental clearance & other statutory clearances from the authority
concerned.

14) The consultants shall keep in mind application of Green Road Technologies to
the extent possible while submitting the Feasibility Study Report.

15) Preliminary designs of road, bridges/ flyovers and other structures, etc.

16) Preparation of indicative BOQ and approximate Cost Estimates.

17) Obtaining approval from the Authority.

18) Consultant shall prepare necessary reports/ documents for obtaining all types
of necessary clearances required for implementation of the project on the ground from the
concerned agencies like Archeological Department, Forest Department, Autonomous
council under 6th schedule etc. The client shall provide the necessary supporting letters and
any official fees as per the demand note issued by such concerned agencies from whom the
clearances are being sought to enable implementation.

19) Wherever required, consultant will liaise with concerned authorities and arrange
all clarifications. Approval of all drawings including GAD and engineering drawings will
be got done by the consultant from the concerned Authorities. Consultant is also required
to prepare Land Acquisition plan.

20) Preparation of land plan of the Project showing the existing ROW (along with all
the existing assets within the ROW e.g. structures, drains, service roads, trees, utilities and
safety devices) and proposed additional land required in various stretches for improvement
of geometrics, construction of new structures, provision of intersections, interchanges,
service roads, project facilities, etc.

21) Draft DPR to be prepared for project to be executed based on EPC mode. The
consultant is to provide bid documents including required schedules as per new EPC
document. For that it is suggested that consultant may go through the new EPC document
as recently adopted by the MORT&H.

22) The consultant shall get the draft feasibility report/ draft DPR vetted from the
National Tiger Conservation Authority/ Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun before
submission of the Final Feasibility report/ DPR to the Authority.

As the project is a highly eco-sensitive one, during course of DPR preparation

certain scope and nature of work may deviate a little depending on inputs from the
Environment and forest department and suggestions of State Wildlife Board, National
Board of Wildlife, Wildlife Institute of India, National Tiger Conservation Authority etc.

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 Standards and Codes of Practices

1. All activities related to field studies, design and documentation shall be done as per
the latest guidelines/ circulars of MoRT&H and relevant publications of the Indian
Roads Congress (IRC) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). For aspects not
covered by IRC and BIS, international standard practices, such as, British and
American Standards may be adopted. The Consultants, upon award of the Contract,
may finalise this in consultation with MORT&H/ Assam PWD NH Works and
reflect the same in the inception report.

2. All notations, abbreviations and symbols used in the reports, documents and
drawings shall be as per IRC:71-1977.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN:

The Consultant should have to ensure quality assurance in his work. All his work should
be checked by a quality assurance team, which will be different from the team for the
project. The consultant should submit the quality assurance plan and his team to the
Ministry/ APWD (NH Works) for approval at the time of submission of inception report.

5. SEQUENCING OF PROJECT PREPARATION:

Project preparation activities will be split into stages as brought out below. Each stage will
cover a set of activities and shall be followed with a detailed report in respect of each
stage. Time schedule in respect of all such stages will be as indicated. Consultant shall be
required to complete, to the satisfaction of the client all the different stages of study within
the time frame indicated in the schedule of submission.

The stages are:

STAGE-1:

Inception Report & Audio/ Visual Presentation:

A comprehensive inception report of the following:

i. Survey and Investigation methodology.

ii. Approach for traffic studies.
iii. Project engineering.
iv. Cost benefit and economic analysis
v. Schedule of works indicating various activities
vi. Schedule of payment
vii. Quality assurance plan and team
viii. Proposed Alignment options and structural options along with cost appraisal,
ix. Conceptual drawings of 5 nos. of different bridges/ flyovers from artistic/
animal friendly view point, preferably, with steel super structure, keeping
provision for future expansion.
x. Approximate cost for each type of bridges.
xi. Detailed methodology to meet the requirement of the TOR including number
of teams mobilized for deployment, scheduling of various activities to be
carried out for completion of different stages of work within the stipulated
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 time scheduled.
xii. Task assignment and work schedule.
xiii. Work programme.
xiv. Proforma for data collection.
xv. Key personal to be employed.
xvi. Time frame for submission of various reports.

The consultant is also required to give, at the time of submission of Inception Report,
Audio/ Visual presentation for various types of long elevated structures/ bridges/ flyovers/
tunnels etc. for approval.

STAGE-2:

Preliminary Report containing:

(i) Strip Plan

(ii) Alignment plan showing proposals for realignment etc.
(iii) Need/Justification for any bypass/ animal underpass/ animal overpass/ any other
animal friendly structure/ tunnel/ prefabricated flyover etc. and requirement of
additional land
(iv) Siting of new bridges if any as also the type of bridges proposed to be provided
also give GAD of bridges.
(v) Hydraulic data for major and minor bridges.
(vi) Road inventory and pavement condition assessment survey in the prescribed
computer based format.
(vii) Type of pavement proposed.
(viii) An indicative proposal for widening

In nutshell this preliminary report shall contain information/ proposals which need
approval of client for enabling further detailed project preparation.

STAGE-3:

Draft Feasibility Report/ DPR containing:

(i) Land Acquisition Plan

(ii) Relevant documents necessary for environmental / forest clearance
(iii) Need/ Justification of Animal friendly road structures/ Elevated road structure/
Tunnel etc.
(iv) Alignment plan showing proposals for alignment along with the alignment
approved at Stage-1.
(v) GAD of proposed road structures (as approved at Stage-1).
(vi) Site location of the proposed project.
(vii) Typical cross section of the proposed road structures, Approaches and Longitudinal
section.
(viii) Preliminary Design.
(ix) Engineering Report.
(x) Tentative cost estimate.
(xi) Economic analysis.
(xii) Bid document etc.

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 STAGE-4:

Final Feasibility Report and DPR including contract documents/ drawings etc.:

Volume - I

 Executive Summary
 Project description
 Traffic studies
 Sub soil investigation
 Investigation for materials
 Road junction and intersection design
 Design of Animal friendly structure/ Tunnel etc.
 Land Acquisition/ Resettlement plans
 Forest clearance/ Wildlife clearance etc.
 Any other drawings considered relevant

Main Report: This report will present the project background, social analysis of the
project, details of surveys and investigations carried out, analysis and interpretation of
survey and investigation data, traffic studies and demand forecasts, designs, cost
estimation, environmental aspects, economic and commercial analyses and conclusions.
The report shall include Executive Summary giving brief accounts of the findings of the
study and recommendations.

The Report shall also include maps, charts and diagrams showing locations and details of
existing features and the essential features of animal friendly construction methodology.

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for contract package shall be
submitted as a part of the main report.

The basic data obtained from the field studies and investigations and input data used for
the preliminary design shall be submitted in a separate volume as an Appendix to Main
Report.

Volume - II

Design Report: This volume shall contain design calculations, supported by computer
printout of calculations wherever applicable. The Report shall clearly bring out the
various features of design standards adopted for the study. The design report will be in
two parts. Part-I shall primarily deal with the design of road features and pavement
composition while Part-II shall deal with the design of bridges, pre-fabricated flyover if
required, animal overpass, tunnels and cross-drainage structures. The sub-soil
exploration report including the complete details of boring done, analyses and
interpretation of data and the selection of design parameters shall be included as an
Appendix to the Design Report.

The detailed design for all features should be carried out as per the requirements of the
Design Standards for the project. However, there may be situations wherein it has not
been possible to strictly adhere to the design standards due to the existing site conditions,
restrictions and other considerations. The report should clearly bring out the details of

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these aspect and the standards adopted.

Volume - III

Materials Report: The Materials Report shall contain details concerning the proposed
borrow areas and quarries for construction materials and possible sources of water for
construction purposes. The report shall include details on locations of borrow areas and
quarries shown on maps and charts and also the estimated quantities with mass haul
diagram including possible end use with leads involved, the details of sampling and
testing carried out and results in the form of important index values with possible end
use thereof.

The materials Report shall also include details of sampling, testing and test results
obtained in respect physical properties of sub grade soils. The information shall be
presented in tabular as well as in graphical representations and schematic diagrams. The
Report shall present soil profiles along the alignment.

The material Report should also clearly indicate the locations of areas with problematic
soils. Recommendations concerning the improvement of such soils for use in the
proposed construction works, such as stabilization (cement, lime, mechanical) should be
included in the Report.

Volume - IV

Environmental Assessment Report including Environmental Management Plan

(EMP): The Report shall be prepared conforming to the Guidelines of the Government
of India & State Government.

Volume - V

Technical Specifications: The MORT&H‟s Technical Specifications for Road and

Bridge works shall be followed for this study. However, Volume - V: Technical
Specifications shall contain the special technical specifications which are not covered by
MOST Specifications for Roads and Bridges (latest edition / revision) and also specific
quality control norms for the construction of works.

Volume - VI

Rate Analysis: This volume will present the analysis of rates for all items of works. The
details of unit rate of materials at source, carriage charges, any other applicable charges,
labour rates, machine charges as considered in arriving at unit rates will be included in
this volume.

Volume - VII

Cost Estimates: This volume will present the contract package wise cost of each item of
work as well as a summary of total cost.

Volume - VIII

Bill of Quantities: This volume shall contain the package-wise detailed Bill of
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Quantities for all items of works.

Volume - IX

Drawing Volume: All drawings forming part of this volume shall be „good for
construction‟ drawings. All plan and profile drawings will be prepared in scale 1:250V
and 1:2500H scale to cover one km in one sheet. In addition this volume will contain
„good for construction‟ drawings for the following:

a. Horizontal Alignment and Longitudinal Profile.

b. Cross-section @ 50m interval along the alignment within ROW
c. Typical Cross-Sections with details of pavement structure.
d. Detailed Working Drawings for individual Culverts and Cross-Drainage
Structures.
e. Detailed Working Drawings for individual Bridges/ flyover/ long elevated road/
animal overpass, tunnels and other animal friendly structures.
f. Detailed Drawings for Improvement of At-Grade and Grade-Separated
Intersections and Interchanges.
g. Drawings for Road Sign, Markings and other Facilities.
h. Schematic Diagrams (linear chart) indicating but be not limited to be following:

• Widening scheme;
• Locations of median openings, intersections, interchanges, animal
underpasses, animal overpasses, bypasses etc.;
• Locations of service roads;
• location of traffic signals, traffic signs, road markings, road safety
features; and,
• locations of parking areas, weighing stations, rest areas, if any.

i. All drawings will be prepared in A2 size sheets. The format for plan, cross-
section and profile drawings shall be finalised in consultation with the concerned
APWD(NH Works)/ MORT&H officers. The drawings shall also include details of all
BM and reference pillars, HIP and VIP. The co-ordinates of all points should be
referenced to a common datum, preferably, GTS referencing system. The drawings shall
also include the locations of all traffic safety features including traffic signals, signs,
markings, crash barriers delineators and rest areas, parking areas etc.
j The typical cross-section drawings should indicate the scheme for future
widening of the carriageway. The proposed cross-sections of road segment passing
through urban areas should indicate the provisions for pedestrian movements and suitable
measures for surface and sub-surface drainage and lighting, as required.

Volume - X

Civil Work Contract Agreement: A civil works contract agreement shall be submitted.

Volume - XI

Project Clearances: All the necessary (project related) clearances (such as from MOEF,
and any other concerned agencies) shall be obtained by the consultant and submitted to
MORT&H so that project implementation can straight away proceed without any hold
up.
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 The Final package-wise DPR consisting of Main Report, Design Report,
Drainage Design Report and Materials Report, incorporating all revisions deemed
relevant following receipt of the comments from Assam PWD (NH works) / MORT&H
on the draft DPR shall be submitted as per the schedule given in Enclosure-III.

7. SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE GOVT.

The Govt. shall not provide any services and/or facilities to the appointed consultant
during the feasibility studies and detailed engineering. The consultants will have to
arrange for all facilities/services required to carry out the assigned work on this project at
their cost. The financial proposal shall include all the required costs with break-ups.
However, introductory/recommendation letters shall be provided to the consultants on
request for obtaining desired services and facilities from concerned authorities for which
the consultants shall make payments to the concerned authorities directly. Toposheet of
restricted areas if required will be arranged by the client.

8. MAN MONTH REQUIREMENT:

It is anticipated that consultants will propose suitable staffing inputs for key personnel.
For this purpose the man month given below may be treated as broad reference and
different man months could be proposed by the consultants with suitable justification
based on their services and equivalent quality inputs.

(A) KEY PERSONNEL Man Months

Senior Highway Engineer cum Team leader 9

Highway engineer 4
Pavement design engineer 1
Material cum Geo-tech/ foundation engineer 2
Bridge Engineer 2
Senior survey expert 2

(B) SPECIALIST Man Months

Traffic Engineer 1
Transport Economist 1
Hydrologist cum drainage Engineer 1
Environmentalist 2
Tender document Specialist 1
Wild life expert 2
Tunnel Engineer 1.5

29.5

(C) OTHER PERSONNEL (As per requirement assessed by the consultants

Supported with details)

NOTE: - Minimum qualification of key personnel/ Specialist should be as per the

Annexure - A

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9. REPORTS:

The consultants shall furnish to the client the following report and documents. All
reports and documents shall be in English.

(i) Inception report 8 copies

(ii) Preliminary Report 6 copies
(iii) Draft Feasibility Report/ DPR 6 copies
(iv) Final Feasibility Report and DPR 10 copies
(v) Contract documents 10 copies

10. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES:

Sl. Allotted
Activity Nos.
No. Period
i) Stage 1:
(a) Inception Report with following for 8 copies
consideration and approval by the
Authorities.
 Alignment Options along with
cost appraisal.
 Conceptual Drawings of 3 different
types of long elevated roads
including short tunnels and animal
overpasses/ underpasses from
aesthetic/ animal friendly view 30 Days
point.
 Approximate cost for each type of
long elevated structures/ bridges/
flyovers/ tunnels etc.

(b) Audio/ Visual presentation by the selected

consultant for various types of long 3 times
elevated structures/ bridges/ flyovers/
tunnels etc.
ii) Stage 2 :
Preliminary Report 6 copies 60 Days

iii) Stage 3:
Draft Feasibility Report/ DPR 6 copies 120 Days

iv) Stage 4:
Final Feasibility Report and DPR including 10 copies 60 Days
contract documents/ drawings etc.
270 Days

Project specific services, equipment are also to be supplied by the consultants (as per the
appendix-III) if specified in the TOR depending on the requirement with the approval of
DG(RD).
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11. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Payment schedule for the work will be as follows:

(i) Submittal of inception report…………….……....10% of the total bid amount.

(ii) Submittal of Preliminary report........……..….......15% of the total bid amount.

(iii) Approval of Preliminary Report……..…..............15% of the total bid amount.

(iv) Submission of Draft DPR………..........................40% of the total bid amount.

(v) Approval of DPR..….............................................20% of the total bid amount.

Any under prepared, incomplete/inadequate or part submittal shall be deemed as invalid

submittal. The adequacy of the submittal shall be determined at the sole discretion of the
client. Client will, generally accord approval within 4 to 6 weeks of submission of
PRELIMINARY/ FINAL REPORT.

12. PERFORMANCE SECURITY

Within 21 days of the letter of acceptance, the consultant shall deliver to the employer a
performance security in the form of bank guarantee for an amount equivalent to 10% of
the contract price. The bank guarantee will be released at the time of final payment to the
consultant.

13. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURACY OF PROJECT PROPOSALS

The consultants shall be responsible for accuracy of all the data used in project
preparation and the designs/drawings and estimates prepared by him as part of the
project. Permanent location marks adequate for identification during execution shall be
kept at the site at the cost of consultant. He shall indemnify the client against any
inaccuracies in the work which might surface out at the time of ground implementation
of the project including staking out and for this purpose, he shall furnish bank guarantee
for an amount to the extent of 10% of the total consultancy fees to be received by him. In
such cases, the consultant is responsible to correct the drawings including any re-
surveys/investigations (including correcting the layout etc.) as required. The bank
guarantee shall be valid for a period of 3 years from the date of submission of the final
DPR. The bank guarantee of 5% of the bid amount will be furnished at the time of
signing of the agreement and 5% of the total bid amount at the time of submission of
final DPR. The final instalment of 20% of the fees shall be released only on receipt of
this bank guarantee.

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 ANNEXURE - A

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION OF KEY PERSONNEL

1. SENIOR HIGHWAY ENGINEER CUM TEAM LEADER

This is the senior most position and the expert engaged will function as Team Leader and
will be responsible for the entire project preparation activities including timely
completion. The expert is expected to contribute significantly by his knowledge and
experience to tone-up the quality of proposed project preparation activity. The expert will
undertake frequent project site visits and shall guide, supervise, co-ordinate and monitor
the work of other experts. The candidate should have a proven record of supervising,
organizing and managing of project preparation and construction of Highway projects.
This position requires a senior Highway Engineer who shall be at least a graduate in
Civil Engineering with at least 20 years of professional highway engineering experience.

2. HIGHWAY ENGINEER

The Engineer will be a graduate in Civil Engineering with at least 15 years of

professional highway engineering experience of handling project preparation and
construction of Highway projects (preferably National Highway projects) in India or
similar developing countries including on project preparation/construction of major
Highway/Bridge projects.

3. PAVEMENT DESIGN ENGINEER

The design engineer requires thorough knowledge and understanding of „best practices‟
in the field of design, construction and maintenance of flexible type of pavements
including latest codal stipulations and specifications. The expert will undertake frequent
project site visits and is expected to contribute significantly by guiding and supervising
the technical staff engaged in investigation, pavement design etc. to ensure most cost-
effective and viable pavement structure design for the entire project. He will be
responsible for pavement investigation and design. The candidate should be a graduate in
Civil Engineering with higher qualifications and specialization in a pavement
design/maintenance related field. He should have minimum 15 years of professional
experience of pavement design and pavement maintenance related field and should have
handled independently at least four pavement design works.

4. HYDROLOGIST CUM DRAINAGE ENGINEER

The candidate should have relevant Masters degree or equivalent with minimum 15 years
experience of which at least 10 years should be on hydrological studies. Experience of 2
years in highway and bridge projects is essential. The person should by fully familiar
with the acceptable study methods, „best practices‟ and must have experience of
successfully using various methods in different situations. Experience in determining
flood levels, discharges, model study, preparing schemes for proper cross drainage and
determining the regime/waterway width for highway projects is essential. Experience in
designing and road drainage system is also essential.

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5. BRIDGE ENGINEER

The position requires an engineer, preferably with a Masters degree or equivalent in

structural/bridge engineering, with minimum 15 years experience out of which at least 10
years on design and construction of bridges and structures. The candidate must have
capability to design bridges with various alternative materials and structural
arrangements, he should have designed at least two major bridges (200 m length).
Experience in designing and implementing bridge rehabilitation is required. The
candidate must have the experience of planning & monitoring geotechnical and hydraulic
investigations for the bridges and interpreting the findings thereof.

6. TRAFFIC ENGINEER

The position requires a graduate civil engineer preferably with high qualification in
Traffic Engineering with at least 15 years of professional experience including at least 5
years on projects of similar nature in developed/developing countries. The candidate
must have wide experience of traffic survey, traffic forecast, Junction design and road
safety.

7. MATERIAL ENGINEER-CUM GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER:

This position requires an Engineer who should be graduate in civil engineering or science
with at least 15 years professional engineering experience including 5 years in
supervising sub soil investigations for roads and bridges and testing and evaluation of
highway construction materials used in modern highway construction techniques. The
candidate must be thoroughly familiar with all the standard laboratory testing procedures
adopted in case of highway projects of similar nature in developing countries with
international financing.

8. SENIOR SURVEY EXPERT:

This position is of specialist nature and the expert is expected to have thorough
understanding of modern computer based methods of surveying like total stations, use of
satellite imagery, digital terrain model etc. as being practices in project preparation of
modern highway construction. The candidate is expected to contribute significantly by
guiding/supervising the surveyors improving the quality of survey works for achieving
maximum possible accuracy without any gap in survey based details. The candidate
should at least be qualified Surveyor. He should have minimum, 15 years professional
experience including at least 5 years in highway related projects of comparable nature
each in developed and developing countries. He should have experience of training other
Surveyors.

9. ENVIRONMENTALIST:

The environmentalist is expected to undertake all activities related with environmental

clearance for the projects under the guidelines of the MOEF, Govt. of India etc. He
should be thoroughly familiar with various environmental issues/factors related to
highway projects required to be assessed and analyzed for screening and to undertake
best mitigation measures to the satisfaction of MOEF, Govt. of India. The candidate for
this position should be a graduate in environmental/ civil engineering or any other
equivalent relevant qualification. He should have at least 15 years of professional
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 experience as environmentalist of which at least 3 years in similar highway projects.

10. TRANSPORT ECONOMIST:

The candidate should have graduate qualification in Economics/Transportation

Engineering/Management. He should have 15 years experience. The candidate should be
familiar with Indian condition/developing countries. He should have demonstrated
capacity of analyzing highway improvement projects like bypasses, alignment, service
roads by using M.O.S.T./ or other proving models like HDM-III etc. The candidate must
be familiar with the modern method of traffic survey and analysis including knowledge
of different methods of traffic forecasting.

11. TENDER DOCUMENT SPECIALIST:

The candidate should have graduate qualification preferably in Civil Engineering. He

should have at least 15 years experience in preparation of tender documents etc. He
should also be well versed with legal matters of the tender.

12. WILDLIFE EXPERT:

The Wildlife expert is expected to undertake all activities related with wildlife clearance
for the projects under the guidelines of the MOEF, Govt. of India, National Board for
Wildlife (NBW) etc. He should be thoroughly familiar with various environmental and
wildlife issues/ factors related to road projects required to be assessed and analyzed for
screening and to undertake best mitigation measures to the satisfaction of MOEF, Govt.
of India, National Board for Wildlife etc. The candidate for this position should be a
graduate in Science/ Agriculture/ Forestry/ Engineering or any other equivalent relevant
qualification with at least 15 years of professional experience as wildlife expert of which
at least 5 years in similar highway projects.

13. TUNNEL ENGINEER:

The tunnel engineer should have minimum 15 years of professional experience in

Highway projects out of which at least 5 years in similar highway projects involving
tunnel engineering works that provides consulting, project management and detailed
engineering expertise on numerous tunnel design projects. The candidate should be a
post-graduate in Civil Engineering preferably with specialization in tunnel engineering
related field.

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 SUPPLEMENT I
ADDITIONAL POINTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR HILL ROADS IN ADDITION TO
POINTS COVERED IN MAIN TOR

S.No. Clause No. Additional points

of TOR
1. 2.3 a) Design of tunnels, if required

b) Design of protective works, slope stabilization measures, erosion control

measures, land slide control/protection measures snow drift control/snow
clearance measures, avalanche protection measures, if required
2. 3 Feasibility study and preparation of detailed project report for hill roads shall be
done in accordance with best international practices and wherever
practicable/feasible steep gradients and hair pin bends may be avoided by
realignments and by provision of structures.
3. 4.1 a) Inventory and condition survey for tunnels, if required.
b) Identification of faults in rock strata and impact of faults in design of tunnels, if
required
c) Detailed design of road considering and incorporating specific aspects related
to hill region like terrain, topographic conditions, extreme weather conditions,
altitude effects etc.
d) Design of protective works, slope stabilization measures, erosion control
measures, land slide control/protection measures, snow drift control/snow
clearance measures, avalanche protection measures, if required
e) Design of scenic overlooks/watering points etc.
4. 4.5 (1) All activities related to field studies, design and documentation shall be done as per
the latest guidelines/circulars of MORT&H and relevant publications of the Indian
Roads Congress (IRC)/Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for hill roads. For aspects
not covered by IRC and BIS, international standard practices, such as, British and
American Standards may be adopted.
5. 4.7 Review of data and documents pertaining to

a) Terrain and soil condition

b) Condition of tunnels, if required.
c) Sub-surface and geo-technical data for existing tunnels, if required.
d) Drawing and details of existing tunnels, if required.
e) Existing protective works, erosion control and land slide control/protection
works, slope stabilization measures, snow drift control measures, avalanche
protection measures
f) Existing land slide and snow clearance facilities
g) Geological details of rock strata in the area in case of tunnels
6. 4.11(1) The Consultant should make an indepth study of available geological and
meteorological maps of the area.
7. 4.11 (2) The primary tasks to be accomplished during the reconnaissance survey shall also
include:

a) details of terrain (steep or mountainous ), cliffs and gorges, general elevation

of the road including maximum heights negotiated by main ascents and
descents, total number of ascents and descents, hair pin bends, vegetation etc.
b) Climatic conditions i.e. temperature, rain fall data, snow fall data, fog
conditions, unusual weather conditions etc.
c) Realignment requirements including provision of tunnels, if required.
d) Inventory of tunnels and geologically sensitive areas like slip prone areas,
areas subject to land slides, rock fall, snow drifts, erosion, avalanche activity
etc.
8. 4.11.2.1 (ii) Cross sections shall be taken at every 25 mtr. in case of hill roads and at points of
appreciable changes in soil conditions. While taking cross sections, soil conditions
shall also be recorded.
9. 4.11.3.1 (1) The inventory data shall also include:

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 a) General elevation of road indicating maximum & minimum heights negotiated
by main ascents & descents and total no. of ascents & descents.
b) Details of road gradients, lengths of gentle & steep slops, lengths & location of
stretches in unstable areas, areas with cliffs, areas with loose rocks, land slide
prone areas, snow drift prone areas, no. & location of hairpin bends etc.
c) Details of tunnels
d) Details & types of protective structures, erosion & land slide control/protection
measures, snow drift control measures, avalanche protection/control measures
etc.
10. 4.11.3.2 (2) Pavement:

a) Location of crust failures along with their causes

b) Conditions of camber/cross falls/super elevations etc., whether affected by
subsidence

Embankment:

Extent of slope erosion on hill and valley side

11. -- Condition Surveys & Investigation for Slope Stabilization, Erosion Control,
Landslide Correction/Protection & Avalanche Protection Measures:

a) Inventory & Condition Surveys of Existing Protective/Control Measures:

The consultant shall make an inventory of all the structures related to Slope
Stabilization, Erosion Control, Landslide Control/protection, Avalanche Protection
etc. This shall include details of effectiveness of control measures already done and
condition of protective/control structures.

b) Landslide Investigation

This shall be carried out to identify landslide prone areas, to suggest preventive
measures or alternate routes that are less susceptible to landslide hazard. Further in
existing slide areas this shall help to identify factors responsible for instability and
to determine appropriate control measures needed to prevent or minimize recurring
of instability problems.

Initial preliminary studies shall be carried out using available contour maps,
topographical maps, geological/geo-morphological maps, aerial photographs etc.
for general understanding of existing slide area and to identify potential slide areas.
This shall be followed by further investigations like geological/geo-
technical/hydrological investigation to determine specific site conditions prevailing
in the slide area as per relevant IRC specifications/publications, MORT&H
circulars and relevant recommendations of the international standards for hill roads.
The result of the investigations shall provide basis for engineering analysis and the
design of protection/remedial measures.
12. 4.12.1 (1) The Consultant shall also carry out detailed designs and prepare working designs
for the following:

a) cross sections at every 25 mtr intervals

b) Slope stabilization and erosion control measures
c) Design of protection/control structures in areas subject to subsidence,
landslides, rock fall, rock slide, snow drifts, icing, scour, avalanche activity etc.
d) Design of protective structures in slip prone and unstable areas
e) Design of scenic overlooks, watering points etc.
f) Safety features specific to hill roads
13. 4.12.2 (1) The Consultant shall evolve Design Standards and material specifications for the
Study primarily based on IRC publications, MORT&H Circulars and relevant
recommendations of the international standards (American, British etc) for hill
roads.
14. 4.12.3 Wherever practicable/feasible hairpin bends and steep gradients shall be avoided by
realignments, provision of structures or any other suitable provisions.

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15. 4.12.4 While designing pavement for hill roads specific aspects relevant to hill regions like
terrain & topographic conditions, weather conditions, altitude effects etc. shall be
duly considered and suitably incorporated in design so that pavement is able to
perform well for the design traffic and service life. Effects of factors like heavy
rainfall, frost action, intensive snow and avalanche activity, thermal stresses due to
temperature difference in day and night, damage by tracked vehicles during snow
clearance operations etc. must also be considered along with traffic intensity, its
growth, axle loads and design life.
16. 4.12.5(3) The design of embankments should include the requirements for protection works
and traffic safety features including features specific to hill roads.
17. -- Design and Drawing of Tunnels:

The Consultant shall prepare design and drawings for tunnels, if required as per the
results of feasibility study, as per the relevant specifications of IRC/MORT&H and
other international specifications.
18. 4.12.7 a) Topography of hills generates numerous water courses and this coupled with
continuous gradients of roads in hills and high intensity of rainfall calls for
effective drainage of roads. The drainage system shall be designed to ensure
that the water flowing towards the road surface may be diverted and guided to
follow a definite path by suitable provision of road side drains, catch water
drains, interceptors etc. and flow on valley side is controlled so that stability is
not affected.
b) Further, adequate provision shall be made for sub-surface/subgrade drainage to
take care of seepage through the adjacent hill face of the road & underground
water flows.
19. 4.12.8 The Consultant shall design suitable traffic safety features and road furniture
including traffic signals, signs, markings, overhead sign boards, crash barriers,
delineators etc. including any feature specific to hill roads. The locations of these
features shall be given in the reports and also shown in the drawings.
20. 4.12.3 (1) The Consultant shall make suitable designs and layout for miscellaneous works
including rest areas, bus bays, vehicle parking areas, telecommunication facilities,
scenic overlooks, watering points etc. wherever appropriate.
21. 10.6 (1) Volume II: Design Report :

a) Inventory of protection measures and other structures

b) Inventory of tunnels, if required.
c) Proposed preliminary designs for tunnels, if required.

Volume III: Drawings

a) Drawings for protection/control measures and other structures

b) Drawings for tunnels, if required.
22. 10.7 (3) Volume II: Design Report (Part II)

Part II of Design Report shall also deal with design of tunnels, if required and
design of other protection/control strucrtures.

Volume IX: Drawing Volume

This shall also include :

a) Detailed working drawings for tunnels, if required.
b) Detailed working drawings for protection/control structures

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ADDITIONAL POINTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR BRIDGES IN ADDITION TO

POINTS COVERED IN MAIN TOR

For bridge packages, the main objective of the consultancy services is to establish the aesthetic,
technical, economical and financial viability of the Project and prepare Detailed Project Reports
for construction of 2-lane bridge along with approach roads, at least about 2 km length on each
side of the bridge.

Siting of bridges, feasibility studies and project preparation shall be primarily carried out in
accordance with IRC : 5 and IRC Manual for Project Preparation of bridges and other Codes and
Specification and in consultation with respective Irrigation / Waterways Authorities.

For bridges requiring model study, the same shall be got done at a recognized Institution.
The consultant will be responsible for identifying the Institution, supplying requisite data
and coordinating the model study. The amount to be paid to the Institution shall be borne
by the Client.

S.No. Clause No. Additional points

of TOR
1. 4.1 Primary Tasks
The scope of services shall also cover the following :

i. Inventory and condition surveys for existing river bank

training/ protection works.
ii. Detailed Design of approach roads (extending at least up to
approximately 2 km an each side of the bridge).
iii. Detailed Design of Bridge, cross drainage structures,
underpasses & other structures as required.
iv. Preparation of GAD, construction drawings etc.
v. Strip plan for bridge and approach road.
vi. Design discharge and scour depth

2. 4.7 Review of Data and Documents

The data and documents of major interest shall also include the
following:

a) Existing geological maps, catchment area maps, contour plans

etc. for the project area
b) Hydrological data, catchment area characteristics, river/channel
characteristics, flood flow data and seismological data etc.
c) Condition of existing river bank / protection works, if any.
d) Sub surface and geotechnical data for existing near by bridges.
e) Detailed drawings of nearby existing bridges.

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3. 4.11.1 Reconnaissance and Alignment
a) The consultant should make an in depth study of available
geological maps, catchment area maps, contour plans, flood flow
data and seismological data.
b) The primary tasks to be accomplished during the reconnaissance
surveys also include:

i. Typical physical features along the approach roads

ii. Possible bridge locations, land acquisition problems, nature of
crossings, likely length of approaches and bridge, firmness of
banks, suitability of alignment of approach roads

4. 4.11.2 Topographic surveys

a) The detailed field surveys would essentially include the
topographic surveys along the proposed location of bridge and
alignment of approach road.
b) The detailed topographic surveys should be carried out along the
approach roads alignment and location of bridge approved by
MORT&H.

5. 4.11.2.1 Longitudinal and Cross sections

The topographic surveys for longitudinal and cross sections shall
cover the following:

Cross section of the channel at the site of proposed crossing and few
cross sections at suitable distance both upstream and downstream,
bed level upto top of banks and ground levels to a sufficient distance
beyond the edges of channel, nature of existing surface soil in bed,
banks & approaches, longitudinal section of channel showing site of
bridge etc.

6. 4.11.4.2 Hydraulic and Hydrological Investigations

a) The consultant shall also collect information on observed

maximum depth of scour.
b) History of hydraulic functioning of existing bridge, if any,
under flood situation, general direction of river course
through structure, afflux, extent and magnitude of flood,
effect of backwater, if any, aggradation/degradation of bed,
evidence of scour etc. shall be used to augment the available
hydrological data. The presence of flood control/irrigation
structures, if affecting the hydraulic characteristics like
causing obliquity, concentration of flow, scour, silting of bed,
change in flow levels, bed levels etc. shall be studied and
considered in design of bridges. The details of any future
planned work that may affect the river hydraulics shall be
studied and considered.
7. 4.11.4.4 Geotechnical Investigations and Sub soil Exploration

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 Investigation shall be carried out to determine the nature and
properties of existing soil in bed, banks and approaches with trial pits
and bore hole sections showing the levels, nature and properties of
various strata to a sufficient depth below the level suitable for
foundations, safe intensity of pressure on the foundation soil,
proneness of site to artesian conditions, seismic disturbance and other
engineering properties of soil etc.

8. 4.12.1 General
The consultants are also to carry out detailed designs and prepare
working drawings for the followings ;

a) Design of pavement for approach road

b) Design of river bank protection / training works

9. 4.12.6 Design of Bridges and Structures

The data collected and investigation results shall be analysed to
determine the following :

i. HFL
ii. LWL
iii. LBL
iv. Erodibility of bed/scour level
v. Design discharge
vi. Linear waterway and effective linear waterway
vii. Likely foundation depth
viii. Safe bearing capacity
ix. Engineering properties of sub soil
x. Artesian conditions
xi. Settlement characteristics
xii. Vertical clearance
xiii. Horizontal clearance
xiv. Free board for approach road
xv. Severity of environment with reference to corrosion
xvi. Data pertaining to seismic and wind load
xvii. Requirement of model study etc.

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 SUPPLEMENT III
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR SAFETY AUDIT
Checklists

The use of checklists is highly recommended as they provide a useful “aide memoire” for the audit team to check
that no important safety aspects are being overlooked. They also give to the project manager and the design
engineer a sense of understanding of the place of safety audit in the design process. The following lists have been
drawn up based on the experience of undertaking systematic safety audit procedures overseas. This experience
indicates that extensive lists of technical details has encouraged their use as “tick” sheets without sufficient thought
being given to the processes behind the actions. Accordingly, the checklists provide guidelines on the principal
issues that need to be examined during the course of the safety audits.
Stage F-During Feasibility Study
1. The audit team should review the proposed design from a road safety perspective and check the following
aspects

CONTENTS
Aspects to be checked
A1 : General
A2 : Local Alignment
A3 : Junctions
A4 : Non-Motorised road users
Provision
A5 : Signs and Lighting
A6 : Construction and Operation
ITEMS
A. Safety and operational implications of proposed alignment and
junction strategy with particular references to expected road
users and vehicle types likely to use the road.
B. Width options considered for various sections.
C. Departures from standards and action taken.
D. Provision of pedestrians, cyclists and intermediate transport
E. Safety implications of the scheme beyond its physical limits i.e.
how the scheme fits into its environs and road hierarchy
 Departures from standards
 Cross-sectional variation
 Drainage
 Climatic conditions
 Landscaping
 Services apparatus
 Lay-byes
 Footpaths
 Pedestrian crossings
 Access (minimize number of private accesses)
 Emergency vehicles
 Public Transport
 Future widening
 Staging of contracts
 Adjacent development
 Visibility
 New/Existing road interface
 Safety Aids on steep hills.
 Minimise potential conflicts
 Layout
 Visibility
 Adjacent land
 Pedestrians
 Cyclists
 Non-motorised vehicles
 Lighting
 Signs/Markings
 Buildability
 Operational
 Network Management

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Stage 1 – Completion of Preliminary Design

1. The audit team should review the proposed design from a road safety perspective and check the
following aspects
CONTENTS ITEMS
Aspects to be checked A. Safety and operational implications of proposed alignment
and junction strategy with particular references to expected
road users and vehicle types likely to use the road.
B. Width options considered for various sections.
C. Departures from standards and action taken.
D. Provision of pedestrians, cyclists and intermediate transport
E. Safety implications of the scheme beyond its physical limits
i.e. how the scheme fits into its environs and road hierarchy
B1 : General  Departures from standards
 Cross-sectional variation
 Drainage
 Climatic conditions
 Landscaping
 Services apparatus
 Lay-byes
 Footpaths
 Pedestrian crossings
 Access (minimize number of private accesses)
 Emergency vehicles
 Public Transport
 Future widening
 Staging of contracts
 Adjacent development
B2 : Local Alignment  Visibility
 New/Existing road interface
 Safety Aids on steep hills.
B3 : Junctions  Minimise potential conflicts
 Layout
 Visibility
B4 : Non-Motorised road users  Adjacent land
Provision  Pedestrians
 Cyclists
 Non-motorised vehicles
B5 : Signs and Lighting  Lighting
 Signs/Markings
B6 : Construction and Operation  Buildability
 Operational
 Network Management

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Stage 2 – Completion of Detailed Design

1. The audit team should satisfy itself that all issues raised at Stage 1 have been resolved. Items may
require further consideration where significant design changes have occurred.

2. If a scheme has not been subject to a stage 1 audit, the items listed in Checklists B1 to B6 should be
considered together with the items listed below.

CONTENTS ITEMS
Aspects to be checked A. Any design changes since Stage 1.
B. The detailed design from a road safety viewpoint,
including the road safety implications of future
maintenance (speed limits; road signs and markings;
visibility; maintenance of street lighting and central
reserves).
C1 : General  Departures from standards
 Drainage
 Climatic conditions
 Landscaping
 Services apparatus
 Lay-byes
 Access
 Skid-resistance
 Agriculture
 Safety Fences
 Adjacent development
C2 : Local Alignment  Visibility
 New/Existing road interface
C3 : Junctions  Layout
 Visibility
 Signing
 Lighting
 Road Markings
 T,X,Y-junctions
 All roundabouts
 Traffic signals
C4 : Non-Motorised road users Provision  Adjacent land
 Pedestrians
 Cyclists
 Non-motorised vehicles
C5 : Signs and Lighting  Advanced direction signs
 Local traffic signs
 Variable message signs
 Other traffic signs
 Lighting
C6 : Construction and Operation  Buildability
 Operational
 Network Management

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