Our Ref: CRE-CB/2023/ Draft 16 Oct 2023

CCECC – USMANI JV CC to PM (E) KPT

109, Progressive Plaza,
Beamount Road,
Karachi-75530.
Top & Site Supervision Services for
Connectivity Bridge East & West Wharf: Karachi Port

Revised Cost Estimate approval – Relocation of Underground Utilities – Electrical &

Communication Cables and storm water drain interrupting Bridge Ramp ROW at West Wharf.

Dear Sir,

Reference to contractor’s letter no. CCECC/UIA/PM/2023/537 Dated Oct 12, 2023.

Item # 01:
According to Specification Clauses: Volume III of IV of the Contract,

Section – 0100 - General Requirement,

Para 8.2 - Existing utilities and equipment:

(a) The existence and location of underground and other utilities and construction indicated in the
Construction Documents as existing are not guaranteed. Before beginning site work, investigate and
verify the I existence and location of underground utilities and other construction and record this
information on the relevant plan.

(b) Prior to construction, verify the location and invert elevation at points of connection to sanitary
sewer, storm drainage and water service piping. Verify the location of electrical power and
communication utilities for interface.

Para 11 - EXISTING SERVICES

The Contractor shall search for, find, locate and protect any wiring, cable, duct, pipe work, etc.,
within or immediately adjoining the site area.
The Contractor shall take full responsibly for safety of existing service lines, utilities and utility
structures uncovered or encountered during excavation and construction operations.
The Contractor shall take full responsibility for damaging any such service lines, utility/utility
structure and any cost and/or expense that arises or issues from any such damage shall be borne
directly by him. If damage to any such service occur the Contractor shall forthwith take remedial
action, initiate safety precautions, install temporary services and carryout repair all at his own cost
and expense and inform the Engineer and notify all relevant authorities.
Existing utilities which are to remain in service for or after the works are to be determined by the
Contractor. If any existing service lines, utilities and utility structures which are to remain in service
are uncovered or encountered during these operations, they shall be safeguarded, protected from
damage, and supported.
Para 42 - MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT OF WORK
No payment shall be made for the works involved within the scope of this section of specification
unless specified in the BOQ items mentioned under the facilities for the, Engineer & facilities for the
Employer.
The cost thereof shall be deemed to have been included in the quoted unit rate of other
items of the Bill of Quantities.

Section – 0170 - Leveling & Grading,

Para 3.3 - Existing utilities which are to remain in service or to be relocated and to remain in service
until relocation, are to be determined by the Contractor.

Section – 0200 - Dismantling & Demolition Works,

Para 2.2 - All existing structures and utilities obstructing the construction shall be demolished.
For further details and extent of demolition work refer to drawings.

Para 11 - REMOVAL OF EXISTING SERVICES/ UTILITIES

The Contractor shall mark all the services/ utilities falling within the ROW. After getting approval
from the Engineer, the Contractor shall remove all such services / utilities as per the requirement/
specifications of the relative department whose utilities being removed/ shifted.

Section – 0400 – Geotechnical Investigations,

Para 7 .2.2 - Excavation extent

The test pits shall be up to a maximum of 3.0 m depth or as specified in BOQ at least 1.0
m x 1.0 m throughout their depth or as directed by the engineer. The Contractor shall excavate
test pit so as not to have any protrusions inside the clear section. Excess excavation performed by
the Contractor for any purpose or reason, except that ordered in writing by the Engineer, shall be at
the expense of the Contractor. The Contractor shall keep the walls and floor of the test pits
accessible and clean for inspection by the Engineer. The Contractor will prepare a detailed test pit
log of the strata encountered as directed by the Engineer.

Section – 1100 - Earthworks,

Para 3.4 - Existing utilities which are to remain in service or to be relocated and to remain in service
until relocation are to be determined by the Contractor. They shall be safeguarded and protected
from damage.
If any existing service lines, utilities and utility structures which are to remain in service are
uncovered or encountered during the operations, shall be safe guarded, protected from damage and
supported as directed by the Engineer.
 Item # 02:

According to PCoC Clause 87.1 of Volume I of IV of the Contract,

“Relocation of utilities from the Right of Way shall be the Employer’s responsibility.”

Therefore, contractor is requesting to follow following Clause 52.1 for varied work.

 Valuation of 52.1

All variations referred to in Clause 51 and any additions to the Contract Price Variations which are
required to be determined in accordance with Clause 52 (for the purposes of this Clause referred to
as “varied work”), shall be valued at the rates and prices set out in the Contract if, in the opinion of
the Engineer, the same shall be applicable. If the Contract does not contain any rates or prices
applicable to the varied work, the rates and prices in the Contract shall be used as the basis for
valuation so far as may be reasonable, failing which, after due consultation by the Engineer with the
Employer and the Contractor, suitable rates or prices shall be agreed upon between the Engineer
and the Contractor. In the event of disagreement the Engineer shall fix such rates or prices as are, in
his opinion, appropriate and shall notify the Contractor accordingly, with a copy to the Employer.
Until such time as rates or prices are agreed or fixed, the Engineer shall determine provisional rates
or prices to enable on-account payments to be included in certificates issued in accordance with
Clause 60.

 For the non-BOQ items which is not covered in BOQ, provide rate analysis along with
quotations for related components.
 Also provide drawing vetted by experienced firm of underground utilities, inspection
requests etc.

With Kind Regards

Yours faithfully

CRE – CBEWW

……………………………………………………
Javed Iqbal Rana
BSc(Eng) FICE(London) CEng
MSCE(France) FIE(Pak) Peng
Chartered Engineer