Design and Construction of Civil and Building Works including Testing and Commissioning on Design Build Lump Sum

Price Basis for Double Line High Speed Railway involving Viaduct & Bridges,
Project Crossing Bridges, Maintenance Depot and Station (Anand/Nadiad), between Vadodara and Ahmedabad from MAHSR Km. 401.898 to MAHSR Km. 489.467, excluding Works for 01 No. PSC
Bridge and 04 No. Steel Truss Bridges, in the State of Gujarat for the Project for Construction of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail
Package No. MAHSR - C - 6

Response to Bid Queries – 4 (Date: 08.01.2020)

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No. as mentioned by the Bidder

1 Section VI-4 Drawings 10000 Civil / Structural Drawing for Staircase general arrangement Civil / Structural Drawing for Staircase general The Contractor shall develop the detailed design
Station and reinforcement arrangement and reinforcement is not available. during Technical Design stage for approval of the
Please provide. Engineer.

2 Section VI-4 Drawings 10000 Grade Slab – Thickness and reinforcement drawings not Please provide the thickness and rebar drawings for The Contractor shall develop the detailed design
Station – 10051, 10052 available grade slab along with expansion / contraction joint during Technical Design stage for approval of the
details. Engineer.

3 Section VI-4 Drawings 10000 SD-JIC-C04-DRW- Platform level slab is indicated with 5mm wide joint at all grid Please provide the joint closing detail at the top of The Contractor shall propose the sealant
Station – 10051, 10052 S10-VDT-B60- locations from X-1 to X43 (other than expansion joints at X- concrete (TOC) slab level and at floor finish level. material during the Technical Design and submit
10502 4/5, X-9/10, X-14/15, X19/20, X24/25, X29/30, X34/35, X39/40 to the Engineer for his approval.

4 Section VI-4 Drawings
12010_Maintenance depot
civil
BD-JIC-E04-DRW- Levels for Road, Track and Pavement. We presume that the levels were finalized by Refer General Notes of Drg. No. BD-JIC-E04-
M07-ETS-B01- employer based on the high flood data as the any DRW-M07-ETS-B01-10102.
10102 variation in level will impact the track alignment.
Please confirm.
Also Please provide the High flood level data for the
Depot location.

5 Section VI-4 Drawings 10000 The details of Rebar dowel for track bed which Refer to Drawings 06040 Miscellaneous - 06042
Station – 10051, 10052 need to be left in track level slab while casting is not REINFORCEMENT DETAILS OF TRACKBED
available. Please provide.

6 Section VI-4 Drawings 10000
Station – 10051, 10052
SD-JIC-C04-DRW- In Drg. No. SD-JIC-C04-DRW-S10-VDT-B60-10436,
S10-VDT-B60- the prevention work arrangement detail is
10436, 11870, mentioned as part of Lower floor. However in drg.
11871 & 11991. No. SD-JIC-C04-DRW-S10-VDT-B60-11870, 11871 &
11991, the same detail in provided at track slab
level. Please confirm at which level, this detail
needs to be followed.
Also please clarify the requirement of this detail.
Drg. No. SD-JIC-C04-DRW-S10-VDT-B60-11870,
11991 are prevention work arrangement detail
for track slab level for rigid frame to rigid frame.
Drg. No. SD-JIC-C04-DRW-S10-VDT-B60-11871 is
for rigid frame to station approach viaduct at
lower floor level.

7 Section VI-4 Drawings 12000
Maintenance Depot – 12010
SD-JIC-E01-DRW- It is observed that the depth of the pit (Top of rail The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
M03-DPC-B01- to top of inspection pit slab – Refer Section E-E) is remain un-altered.
50101, 50102. mentioned as 1150mm which is not deep enough
for maintenance person to walk under bogies for
inspection. The usual dimension of the pit floor is

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8 Section VI-4 Drawings 10000
Station – 10051, 10052
9 Section VI-4 Drawings 10000
Station – 10051, 10052
10 Section VI-4 Drawings 12000
Maintenance Depot – 12010
11 Section VI-4 Drawings 10000
Station – 10053, 10051,
10052
12 Section VI-1 Employer
Requirements – General
Specifications
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No. as mentioned by the Bidder
1500 to 1600 mm below top-of-rail level. Please
confirm the pit depth.
SD-JIC-C04-DRW- Drawings shown with Staircase and Escalator crossing the It is observed that the Staircase and Escalator is
S10-VDT-B60- expansion joint. located across the expansion joint. Kindly provide
10603 & 10611. necessary supporting detail for the Staircase and
Escalator to overcome the anticipated movement.
Civil Drawings for SCR / POR rooms above platform
level indicating column, beam size and slab
thickness are not available. Please provide.
BD-JIC-E01-DRW- Please provide the design loads for which the depot
M07-DRN-B01- storm water drain structures need to be designed.
70101. The minimum grade of concrete for drain structure
is assumed as M30, please confirm.
BD-JIC-C17-DRW- Space for WTP & STP The Space allocated for STP & WTP between grids
S10-STA-NTU- X41 & X42 is not sufficient to accommodate the
02002 & SD-JIC- sump and pump room. Hence during detailed
C04-DRW-S10-VDT- engineering, additional space requirement shall be
B60-10703. accommodated within the future development
area. Please confirm.
2 of 43 Extract: The statement mentioned in page 2 of 43 and 36 of
”1.3. Standard Design 43 contradicts with statement in page 9 of 43 and
1.3.2. The Contractor shall produce the Technical Design 11 of 43.
based on the Standard Design drawings for below mentioned
structures, in accordance with the Site conditions, his We assume that the contractor is not required to
construction methodology, the Design Requirements and submit any analysis or design calculation for the
Criteria, DFM and Technical Specifications and General standard drawings already provided for station rigid
Specifications of the Employer’s Requirements: frame structure. The contractor will reproduce the
a. Viaducts and bridges, Crossing Bridges (foundation, same drawings issued by Employer for Station rigid
substructure and frame viaduct and submit as construction drawing
superstructure); to the Engineer / Employer by contractor for
b. Rigid frame structures, approach viaducts for station;…… approval.
7) The Contractor shall not be liable for the Standard Design. Wherever it is required to modify the standard
design drawings due to site conditions (as
With regard to the Technical Design/Construction Design mentioned in DRC 2000, pg 104 of 165) like,
developed from the Standard Design, the Contractor is not Modification of pile length, Reinforcement
required to submit structural calculations except for the parts arrangement of slab member at the position of SER,
where he has made minor modifications of the design to Reinforcement arrangement of beam or sub-beam
accommodate the site conditions and/or his proposed for lift, escalator and staircase, Dimensions of lift
Employer’s Response
Refer to DFM 02030 Stations: Rigid Frame
Structures/Platforms
The Contractor shall develop the detailed design
based on DRC 05020 during Technical Design
stage for approval of the Engineer.
Refer General Notes of Drg. No. BD-JIC-E01-
DRW-M07-DRN-B01-70101 and Sub-Clause 1.6
of DRC7030.
The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
remain un-altered.
The Contractor is not required to submit any
analysis or design calculation for the Standard
Design drawings already provided for station
rigid frame structure, unless any design
modifications are done other than specified in
DFM.
If Standard Design drawings are used as it is, the
Contractor may submit Construction Drawing to
the Engineer for approval.
Wherever it is required to modify the Standard
Design drawings as per Clause 1.3 of DFM 2030,
the proposal shall be submitted together with
necessary justifications including, but not limited
to the design calculations, for approval of the
Engineer.
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13 Section VI-1 Employer
Requirements
14 Section VI-2 Employer
Requirements – DRC 05010
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No. as mentioned by the Bidder
construction methodology with the Engineer’s review and and escalator, Support for escalator, adjustment of
approval. dimensions for opening due to type of lift and
escalator, Small slab opening, Protection of column
FORM DC (Page 1 of 3) against the collision of the vehicle, Foundation
DESIGN CERTIFICATE (Design developed from Standard embedment alone will be submitted to the
Design) Engineer by contractor for approval.
DESIGNER’S STATEMENT
We certify that the design detailing of the Works, as shown Please confirm.
and described in the drawings and documents listed in Section
A below,
1) Has been prepared/developed by us and complies with
the Employer's Requirements and all other
requirements of the Contract;
2) Has been confirmed as complete, adequate and valid
through an in-house design and QA check;
3) Includes all necessary and required approvals (e.g.
From Local Authorities or agencies, etc.) Relating to
the design. Copies of such approvals are annexed in
Section C below;
4) All effects of the design comprising the submission on,
or from, the design of adjacent or other parts of the
Works and Interfacing Contracts have been fully taken
into account;
5) The Employer’s Design (Standard Design) has not been
altered, revised or modified beyond the extent allowed
or required by the Employer’s Requirements or the
Engineer. On such basis, we are not liable for the
Employer’s Design.
46 of 115 Station rigid frame viaduct - Rebar Coefficient details not Please provide the rebar co-efficient tables for Refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 111 except for
available standard design of elements namely Pile, Pile cap, Grade slab.
Underground beam, Column, Longitudinal beam, After determining the Architectural and/or other
Transverse beam, Longitudinal collar beam (at facility requirements, the Contractor shall
Concourse level and Track level), slab (at Concourse develop the design of Grade slab, including
level, Track level and Platform level), wall reinforcement arrangement and construction
supporting platform slab, Grade slab, etc. methodology. The design proposal shall be
submitted together with necessary justifications,
including but not limited to the design
calculations, for approval of the Engineer.
8 of 44 Station Ground floor level: Minor adjustment of the ground The Ground floor (finished) level of the Station is Refer Sub-Clause 1.1 of DRC05010.
floor level to align with the result of site survey, flood level mentioned as 37.400 m Lvl.
and the Station plaza plan. We presume that the levels mentioned were
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finalized by the employer as per high flood data.
Any variation in level will impact the MEP services
and head clearance already planned. Please confirm
the contractor’s presumption.
Also Please provide the High flood level data for the
station location.

15 Section VI-2 Employer
Requirements – DRC 07010
3 of 39 Possibility of change or adjustment to Basic Design drawings The levels of track and accordingly the maintenance Refer DFM07000 attached to DRC07030.
for “level” is allowed. depot building cannot be finalized alone by the Refer General Notes of BD-JIC-E01-DRW-M07-
contractor as it need to be interfaced with T-2 ETS-B01-10102.
contractor. Hence we request the employer to
confirm whether the levels mentioned in drawing
no: BD-JIC-E01-DRW-M07-ETS-B01-10102 for the
crushed stone road bed (track), Asphalt pavement
(road) and crushed stone pavement are finalised as
per the HFL data for site.
Also Please provide the High flood level data for the
Depot location.

16 Section VI-2 Employer
Requirements – DRC 07030
23 o f24 There is a mismatch in the drawing no between the Refer Addendum No. 05, Item No. 6.
table and the drawing available in Section VI-4
Drawings 12010. The drawing indicates “BD”
instead of “SD” for General Arrangement and
Standard Cross section. Please confirm whether
these drawings are SD or BD.
In road bed plan, the drawing no. is mentioned as
“DPC-B01-30101” instead of “ROD-B01-20101”
mentioned in table. Please confirm the drawing no
mentioned.

17 Section VI-3 Employer
Requirements – TS 02000
139 of 170 9.12.1.1. Cable duct for Power Supply, Signal and
Telecommunication
a) Cable duct for Power Supply, Signal and Telecommunication
shall be made of Precast-RCC (M75 grade) in lengths of
500mm, 1000 mm or 2000mm….
a. Please clarify the requirement for adopting M75
grade for Power Supply & Signal and
Telecommunication ducts in RCC.
b. Please provide the design loads for which the
Power Supply & Signal and Telecommunication
ducts need to be designed.
c. Please provide the fixing detail of LCX duct in
Station and in Depot
a. The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents
shall remain un-altered.
b. The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents
shall remain un-altered.
c. Refer GS04000 Appendix 04000-1. Also,
refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 06.

18 Section VI-2 Employer
Requirements – DRC 07010
15 of 39 Approx. load of solar panels shall be taken as 30kg/m2 We observe that Solar panel requirement is not
mentioned anywhere for Depots except under DRC
7010.
Please confirm whether Maintenance depot roof
need to be designed for the mentioned solar panel
Maintenance Depot roof needs to be designed
for the solar panel loads. The Condition(s) of
Bidding Documents shall remain un-altered.

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S No Part & Section Reference
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20 Part 2 & Section VI-2
Employer’s Requirements
(Design Requirements and
Criteria), Annexure 7
21 Part 2 & Section VI-2
Employer’s Requirements
(Design Requirements and
Criteria)
22 Part 2 & Section VI-2
Employer’s Requirements
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No. as mentioned by the Bidder
loads. We understand that the scope of solar
panels, necessary supports, infrastructure works,
cables etc are excluded from the contractor.
ECS - General Smoke extraction system: The Contractor shall prepare complete fire
As per NBC 2016, BOH Corridor shall require Smoke strategy and mitigation & control scheme as per
extraction system but the same is not provided NBC 2016, Part 4, Annexure-J for approval from
anywhere in ER document. Snapshot of NBC 2016 local fire authorities.
(Volume 1, Part 4, Annexure J) is given below for
ready reference.
Hence, we propose Smoke extraction system in
BOH corridor for the fire fighter to reach fire
location & evacuate the people. Please confirm.
Page no- 369of 677 Interface item list of E1 package UPS Power Supply requirement for Station UPS for Maintenance Depot is in the scope of
/ Clause No- pertaining to the Interface contractor considered as the Contractor. Refer to Sub-Clause 5.6.8 of DRC
Annexure 7 per the Annexure – 7. 07010. There is no interface requirement of UPS
However, for Maintenance Depot Interface at Maintenance Depot.
contractor UPS requirement not envisaged in ER
Documents. Hence Interface Contractor UPS
requirement is not applicable for Depot. Please
confirm. If UPS required for Interface contractor,
kindly provide the details for the same.
Page no- 514 of The size of the Earthing conductor should be selected Earthing Mesh & Size of earth conductor shall be The Contractor shall develop during detailed
677 / Clause No- according to the size of the Earthing Mesh. designed for Actual Short circuit current at LV design for approval of the Engineer.
17.5.10-e distribution for 1 sec. Please confirm.
Page no- 488 of The system provides metering, submetering and monitoring Bidder understand that a standalone monitoring & Hardware and software for BMS shall be used
677 / Clause No- 13 functions to ensure facility and building managers to gather control system is asked in ER. Hence request to for monitoring and control of centralized
data and insight that allow them to make more informed provide the technical specification for the software metering system.
& hardware related to the Centralized Monitoring
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(Design Requirements and
Criteria)
23 Part 2 & Section VI-2
Employer’s Requirements
(Design Requirements and
Criteria)
24 Part 2 & Section VI-2
Employer’s Requirements
(Design Requirements and
Criteria)
25 Section VI-2. Employer’s
Requirements
Design Requirements and
Criteria
26 Section VI-3. Employer’s
Requirements (Technical
Specifications)
27 Section VI-3. Employer’s
Requirements (Technical
Specifications)
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No. as mentioned by the Bidder
decisions about demand management and demand control System.
across systems. Kindly provide the specification & requirements of
demand control across system.
Page no- 489 of Main meters shall be digital energy meters with high accuracy, Kindly provide the details of accuracy and sampling The Contractor shall develop during detailed
677 / Clause No- high sampling rates and power quality parameters, that is, rates for Main meters. design for approval of the Engineer.
13-a harmonics, etc for meters installed at incomer level.
Page no- 508 of All station entrances where passengers enter from sunlit Bidder understand that external street lighting & Bidder's understanding is correct.
677 / Clause No- streets, a graduation of the lighting level shall be provided landscape
17.4.9-a lighting around the station building is not in the
scope of this package. However, Lighting for station
entrances & façade lighting are in scope of the
Contractor. Kindly confirm
Division 05010, Rolling shutters shall be provided at areas with large openings We understand that Rolling shutters are not Bidder's understanding is correct.
Page 29 of 44/ Cl. as detailed in the Drawings. For safety and security purposes thermally insulated. Kindly confirm.
No. 2.4.6 they shall be used to facilitate the entry and exit of
passengers. All rolling shutters shall be fire rated as per NBC
Part 4 Annex J. They shall have resistance against wind
pressure and damage or penetration. The rolling shutters shall
be motorized and shall be manually operable in case of
breakdown.
Division 01000, Please provide details of the manufacturers for The Contractor shall propose suitable equipment
Page 13 of 27/ Cl. Platform Measurement Tool (Laser Based System). for the approval of the Engineer.
Maintenance Equipment for Civil Engineering Structures
No. 2.1 (1) Platform Measurement Tool (Laser Based System)
The Maintenance Equipment described below shall be used
after the commencement of MAHSR operation. The delivery
destination of the equipment shall be notified by the
Engineer.
The Contractor shall prepare an instruction manual in English
for each Maintenance Equipment described below and
provide training sessions for the Employer at least twice
before the issuance of Taking Over Certificate.
Division 02000, Concrete when delivered shall be maintained at a Due to early high performance requirements of 1) & 2) The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents
Page 44 of 170/ Cl. temperature of not more than 40°C as far as possible. It shall concrete, higher cement content may lead to cracks shall remain un-altered.
No. 4.11.3 f) be compacted in its final position within 30 minutes of its in concrete.
discharge from the mixer, unless carried in properly designed 1) We request Client to allow use of fly ash or
agitators, operating continuously, in which case this time shall ground granulated blast furnace slag in concrete as
per IRC:SP 70 - 2016 Cl. No. 4
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be within one hour of the addition of cement to the mix and 2) We request to reduce the concrete temperature
within 30 minutes of its discharge from the agitator. as per IRC:SP 70 - 2016 Cl. No. 4.8.3.2.

28 Drawing 10053_Station Anand/Nadiad Floor Finish: Leather Flamed Polished Finish Granite Stone We understand that Granite 1, 2 & 3 corresponds to Leather Flamed Polished is a singular finish type,
Architecture Station Finish (Granite 1: 90% Granite 2: 5% Granite 3: 5%) Leather, Flamed and Polished Finish respectively. Granite 1, 2 & 3 correspond to different types or
Schedule Interior 1 Kindly confirm. colours of Granite.
Drawing No. BD- Refer Addendum No. 5, Item No. 5.
JIC-C17-DRW-S10-
STA-NTU-01202
000

29 Drawing 10053_Station Anand/Nadiad Base Skirting Finish: Leather Flamed Polished Finish Granite We understand that Granite 1 corresponds to
Architecture Station Finish Stone (Granite 1) Leather Finish. Kindly confirm.
Schedule Interior 1
Drawing No. BD-
JIC-C17-DRW-S10-
STA-NTU-01202
000

30 Drawing 10053_Station Anand/Nadiad Floor Finish: Panel System Vinyl Steel Cementitious Core As per drawing no. BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-STA-NTU- Details -8 & 9 provided in the said drawings are
Architecture Station Finish 04010 000 Floor and Wall Junction Detail - 8 & 9 the details of 2 different heights of raised/false
Schedule Interior 2 height specified as 250 & 200 mm respectively. floors for reference and shall be used
Drawing No. BD- Please specify the height of finish from FFL. accordingly. Refer to BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-STA-
JIC-C17-DRW-S10- NTU-04004 000 and BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-STA-
STA-NTU-01203 NTU-02204 000
000

31 Drawing 10053_Station Anand/Nadiad Ceiling Finish: PVDF/ Fluororesin coated steel sheet panel Please clarify if the bidder has to refer the Bidder's understanding is correct
Architecture Station Finish Fire rated aluminium louver (gride type) specifications as per Vol. 3,Technical Specifications,
Schedule Interior 1 Division 05010, 9.8 Fluororesin/ PVDF Coated
Drawing No. BD- Galvalume steel Panel
JIC-C17-DRW-S10-
STA-NTU-01202
000

32 Drawing 10053_Station Anand/Nadiad Wall Finish for toilet and BFWC: Vitrified Tile Granite Partition Please specify percentage distribution of the given The Contractor shall develop during detailed
Architecture Station Finish and one wall as Glass Finish finishes or please provide elevation and section design for approval of the Engineer.
Schedule Interior 2 drawings for Toilet to understand the distribution
Drawing No. BD- of finishes.
JIC-C17-DRW-S10-
STA-NTU-01203
000

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33 Section VI-3. Employer’s
Requirements (Technical
Specifications)
34 Section VI-3. Employer’s
Requirements (Technical
Specifications)
35 Section VI-3. Employer’s
Requirements (Technical
Specifications)
36 Section VI-3. Employer’s
Requirements (Technical
Specifications)
37 Section VI-3. Employer’s
Requirements (Technical
Specifications)
38 Section VI-3. Employer’s
Requirements (Technical
Specifications)
39 Section VI-3. Employer’s
Requirements (Technical
Specifications)
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Division 05010, PVC or SUS steel trims shall be used for covering outer corners Please specify the location of use of PVC trim and The Contractor shall develop during detailed
Page 21 of 75/ Cl. of walls and for finishing edges. SUS trim respectively. design for approval of the Engineer.
No. 5.4.1 8)
Division 05010, Rubberised (temporary) Tactile Tile Please clarify the usage and location of rubberised Refer Station Platform drawings.
Page 22 of 75/ Cl. tactile tile.
No. 5.6.2
Division 05010, Acoustical Wall Panel Please clarify the usage and location of Acoustical Refer the finishing schedule, the Contractor shall
Page 28 of 75/ Cl. Wall Panel. propose the usage and location for approval of
No. 7.10 the Engineer.
Division 05010, PU Waterproofing For tensile strength of more that 16Mpa we need The Contractor shall propose the material as per
Page 44 of 75/ Cl. to go for Poly urea based waterproofing system. the specification for approval of the Engineer.
No. 11.1.1 (1) 1) Performance parameters: High puncture resistance and Please confirm.
elasticity (>300%), tensilestrength (>16 MPa) and chemical
resistance
Division 05010, 3) Unique damage detection: Twin colour co-extrusion visually We understand that it is not possible in PU, as these
Page 44 of 75/ indicating damage. (it shall have a single layer). are Liquid Applied Membranes. Generally, PVC
11.1.1 (3) membranes are co-extruded and has twin colour.
Please clarify.
Division 05010, 2) Frame sheet thickness: 1.8 mm Please consider the following specification for Steel The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
Page 48 of 75/ 3) Door leaf sheet thickness: 1.6 mm Doors, Windows & Ventilator as there is less remain un-altered.
12.2.2 (2) & (3) availbility of 1.8 mm thickness frame sheet.
For Fire Rated Doors
Frame sheet thickness: 1.6 mm
Door leaf sheet thickness: 1.6 mm
For Non- Fire Rated Doors
Frame sheet thickness: 1.6 mm
Door leaf sheet thickness: 1.2 mm
Division 05010, 11) Smoke seals, panic bars, vision panels, door coordinators We understand that the hardwares are to be Basic design drawings are for reference,
Page 48 of 75/ and door closures shall be provided in all fire rated doors provided as per the “Door and Window Schedule” hardware shall be provided as per shop
12.2.2 (11) of Basic Design drawings. Please confirm. drawings prepared by the Contractor as per the
Employer's Requirements for approval of the
Engineer.
Also refer Addendum No. 5, Item No. 4.
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40 Drawing Exterior Finish EW1 - Fluororesin/ PVDF coated galvalume steel sheet T = 0.8 Please clarify the profile (width & rib depth) of the Refer Addendum No. 4 Item No. 101.
12020_Maintenance Depot Schedule Drawing + Glass wool T=100 + Galvalume Steel Sheet T=0.8 sheet. Also, we understand that the vertical
Building No. BD - JIC - E01 - gavalume cladding are without standing seam.
DRW - M07 - DBU - Please confirm.
B01 - 01002 000

41 Section VI-3. Employer’s
Requirements (Technical
Specifications)
Division 05010, Mild steel wire mesh of minimum thickness 0.5 mm shall be
Page 23 of 75/Cl. used for backing wherever the cement plastering application
No. .7 (1) exceed 15 mm in thickness, unless otherwise indicated in the
Drawings or directed by the Engineer.
As per Section VI-2. Employer’s Requirements Refer Addendum No. 5, Item No. 3.
(Design Requirements and Criteria) Division 05010,
Cl. No. 3.12.5 Architectural Qualities (c ) Finishes,
following details are provided.
All concrete wall, MU and solid brick wall surfaces
shall be rendered by cement plastering finish on
both sides from the floor slab to the underside of
the floor construction above, and cement plastering
thickness shall be 30 mm for exterior applications,
and 20 mm for interior applications, unless
otherwise indicated on the drawings or after
obtaining approval from the Engineer.

Please clarify if mild steel wire mesh shall be used

at all locations where plaster has to be applied.

42 Section VI-3. Employer’s Division 05010, Stainless steel corner protection beading for public areas and Please specify the public areas and BOH areas Refer Architectural Drawings and Employer's
Requirements (Technical Page 23 of 75/Cl. mild steel corner protection beading for BOH areas shall be where corner protection beading is required. Requirements DRC 05010.
Specifications) No. 7 (2) used for all cement plastering applications up to height of
2400 mm from the finished floor level.

43 Section VI-1 Employer’s Division 01020, a) Sidewalk (finishing including handrail for approach of the Kindly provide us the drawings showing the Refer Drg. No. BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-STA-NTU-
Requirements Page 9 of 12/ Cl. station building); location/ area of the sidewalks in the station 02002 000.
General Specifications No. 3.5, C.i) building to confirm whether it lies in the extents of Sidewalks in station building are in the scope of
station plaza and henceforth it's scope. this package.

44 Drawing 10053_Station General Query Please confirm if the wall finishes to be measured Wall finishes (other than plastering) shall be
Architecture till false ceiling soffits or structural slab soffits. provided upto 100 mm above the false ceiling
level. For Plastering, refer DRC 5010 Sub-Clause
3.12.5 (c).

45 Drawing 10053_Station Anand/Nadiad Columns cladding at entrance deck level & Reference Drawing numbers are not correct.
Architecture Station Finish concourse level is considered as marble finish. Refer Sub-Clause 1.4.1, Table 1 Possibility of
Schedule Interior 1 Please confirm. change, of Division 05010 of Part 2, Section VI-2
and Interior of the Employer's Requirements.
2_Drawing No. BD-
JIC-C17-DRW-S10-

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S No Part & Section Reference Bidder Query Employer’s Response
No. as mentioned by the Bidder
STA-NTU-02002-
000/02003-000

46 Drawing 10053_Station Anand/Nadiad The schedule shows ceiling finishes of 2 types for unpaid These different finishes are not shown seperately Refer Drawing numbers BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-
Architecture Station Finish concourse. anywhere in the drawing. Please clarify. STA-NTU-02301 to 02303.
Schedule Interior 1
Drawing No. BD-
JIC-C17-DRW-S10-
STA-NTU-01202
000

47 Drawing 10053_Station Anand/Nadiad Waterproofing to toilet walls are considered upto These are Basic Design drawings; the Contractor
Architecture Station Finish 450 mm high above floor level. Please confirm. In shall propose waterproofing in toilet areas as
Schedule Interior 2 the remarks column, waterproofing for the pit per good industrial practices during detailed
Drawing No. BD- under the floor is specified. What does this mean, design for approval of the Engineer.
JIC-C17-DRW-S10- please clarify.
STA-NTU-01203
000

48 Drawing 10053_Station Anand/Nadiad As per finishes schedule, wall finishes for toilets are vitrified No different types of finishes shown in the The Contractor shall develop during detailed
Architecture Station Finish tiles, granite partition & glass wall. drawing. Please clarify. design for approval of the Engineer.
Schedule Interior 2
Drawing No. BD-
JIC-C17-DRW-S10-
STA-NTU-01203
000

49 Drawing 10053_Station Drawing No. BD- What will be the wall finish, skirting & ceiling finish Exterior wall shall be EXTRUDED CEMENT PANEL
Architecture JIC-C17-DRW-S10- for service space at Ground Floor level. Kindly WITH EMULSION PAINT (ECP). Refer Drawing
STA-NTU-02201 provide the details. No. BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-STA-NTU-01201,
000 (Grid X11/ Y3) 02002 and 02201.

50 Drawing 10053_Station Drawing No. BD- Plan for secondary roof is not available. But shown Refer Drawing No. BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-STA-
Architecture JIC-C17-DRW-S10- in sections. Please provide the plan for secondary NTU-02501, 02502, 02503, 02504, 02505 and
STA-NTU-02503 roof. 4013.
000

51 Drawing 10053_Station General Query The type of wall construction like brick, block, stud Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall
Architecture partitions is not shown in any of the plan. Please develop during detailed design for approval of
suggest. the Engineer.

52 Drawing 10053_Station Drawing No. BD- Column finishes at Ground Floor, concourse level at Refer finishing schedules and elevation
Architecture JIC-C17-DRW-S10- various locations are not clear in the drawing. drawings.

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S No Part & Section Reference Bidder Query Employer’s Response
No. as mentioned by the Bidder
STA-NTU-02002- Whether the column finishes are marble finish or
000/02003-000 PVDF steel sheet panel, please confirm.

53 Drawing 10053_Station Drawing No. BD- At concourse level, false ceiling to electrical room is False ceiling is not required. Secondary roof shall
Architecture JIC-C17-DRW-S10- shown in section A-1 but in finishes schedule it is be provided. Refer BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-STA-
STA-NTU-02103 shown as structural concrete. Please clarify. NTU-01205 and BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-STA-NTU-
000 02501.

54 Drawing 10053_Station Drawing No. BD- In finishes schedule, for toilet 1,2, no water Waterproofing shall be provided for all toilets as
Architecture JIC-C17-DRW-S10- proofing is mentioned. Please check and confirm. per good industrial practices.
STA-NTU-01203
000

55 Drawing 10053_Station General Query Finishes for future space are not shown in the Refer DRC 5010 Sub-Clause 1.3.4 e), future
Architecture drawings of Station Architecture. Hence we spaces do not require finishes except for
understand that the measurement for the finishes exterior walls.
for future space are not required. Please confirm.

56 Drawing 10053_Station Drawing No. BD- Finish level to stair case 5 at Ground Floor is not Refer Drawing No. BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-STA-
Architecture JIC-C17-DRW-S10- specified, please provide the details. NTU-02002 and 02201.
STA-NTU-01205
000

57 Drawing 10053_Station Drawing No. BD- In the drawing secondary roof plan shows The Contractor shall provide secondary roof
Architecture JIC-C17-DRW-S10- secondary roof for future space. Please confirm wherever specified in the Employer's
STA-NTU-02502 whether this is to be measured as future scope and Requirements.
000 this is to include for finishes. Refer Drawing no. BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-STA-
NTU-02501, 02502, 02503,02504 and 02505.
58 Drawing 10053_Station Drawing No. BD- In the drawing secondary roof is shown @ grid Y4-
Architecture JIC-C17-DRW-S10- Y3, Y1-Y2 but as per finishes schedule secondary
STA-NTU-02503 roof is only specified for electrical room. Please
000 confirm whether the secondary roof is to be
considered other than electrical room.

59 Drawing 10053_Station Drawing No. BD- RCC details for WTP & STP at grid X41-X42 are The Contractor shall develop during detailed
Architecture JIC-C17-DRW-S10- required. Kindly provide the details. design for approval of the Engineer.
STA-NTU-02002
000

60 Drawing 10053_Station Drawing No. BD- At platform floor please specify the width of tactile Refer Station Platform drawings.
Architecture JIC-C17-DRW-S10- tile area.
STA-NTU-02208-
000/02209-000

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No. as mentioned by the Bidder

61 Drawing 10053_Station Drawing No. BD- If service corridor at grid X42-X43 is be measured or Service corridor is in the scope of this package.
Architecture JIC-C17-DRW-S10- not, please confirm. Refer Drawing No. BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-STA-
STA-NTU-02002 NTU-01201, 02002 and 02201.
000

62 Drawing 10053_Station General Query Kindly specify the finish level to soffit of stair The Bidder's query is not clear, however, the
Architecture landing and waist slab. Contractor shall propose suitable finishes during
detailed design for approval of the Engineer.

63 Drawing 10053_Station Drawing No. BD- Please confirm whether internal side wall finish on Refer DRC 5010 Sub-Clause 1.3.4 e), the internal
Architecture JIC-C17-DRW-S10- future space side walls is to be measured. future wall spaces do not require finishes except
STA-NTU-02105 plastering.
000

64 Drawing 10053_Station Drawing No. BD- Please confirm whether external elevational It is confirmed that external elevational finishes
Architecture JIC-C17-DRW-S10- finishes for future space areas is to be measured. shall be provided.
STA-NTU-02105
000

65 Drawing 10053_Station General Query We assume that there will be no finish on walls Bidder's understanding is not correct. Refer
Architecture below platform. Please confirm. Drawing No. BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-STA-NTU-
01201, 01202, 01203, 01204, 01205.

66 Drawing 10053_Station Drawing No. BD- In the attached drawing, wall has been shown in Drawing No. BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-STA-NTU-
Architecture JIC-C17-DRW-S10- the marked location whereas as per drawing no. 02208 is Layout Plan. Structural Glazing shall be
STA-NTU-02208- BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-STA-NTU-04007-000, provided as per drawing no. BD-JIC-C17-DRW-
000 structural glazing has been shown in the same S10-STA-NTU-04007-000.
location. Kindly check and confirm.

67 6041_Accessory General Drawing No. SD-JIC- The locations of Parapet/Railing are not specified in Refer DRC02030 Sub-Clause 2.7.
C01-DRW-ALL-VDT- the drawing. Please provide the locations for the
B99-10208-002 same.
Parapet/Railing

68 Section VI-2. Employer’s Division 02000, Drainage Concrete For FSLM girder, there is no details provided For FSLM, drainage concrete shall be
Requirements Page 52 of 165/ Cl. ii) Full Span Launching Method regarding wire mesh for drainage concrete. Please monolithically cast with structure concrete and
Design Requirements and No. 2.3.8.3 For Full Span, gradient for drainage concrete shall be provided clarify whether the wire mesh is required for wire mesh is not required.
Criteria along with deck slab as per Standard Design drawings. drainage concrete in FSLM girder.

69 6041_Accessory General Drawing No. SD-JIC- Inspection ladder not shown in the drawing of For Maintenance Gallery Type A, the Contractor
C01-DRW-ALL-VDT- Maintenance Gallery Type A. Please provide the shall design and provide inspection ladders
B99-10902-004 to details. similar to Maintenance Gallery Type B-1.
10903-004

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S No Part & Section Reference Bidder Query Employer’s Response
No. as mentioned by the Bidder

70 6041_Accessory General Drawing No. SD-JIC- Location of the Maintenance Door are not specified Refer Sub-Clause 1.4.2 "Layout of maintenance
C01-DRW-ALL-VDT- in the drawings. Please provide the location details. gallery" of DFM2020.
B99-11301-004 to
11307-004
Maintenance Door

71 General General Kindly confirm, whether more than one packages The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
can be awarded to one bidder or only one package remain un-altered.
per bidder will be awarded.

72 General General Bidders understand that post award of work, The AutoCAD drawings shall be provided to the
Employer will provide soft copy of structural design successful bidder as considered necessary.
and drawing i.e.Staad pro Autocad format. Please
confirm.

73 Volume -1 - Section III - Page 30 of 32/ Cl. If Contractor is bidding for more than 1 packages, The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
Evaluation and Qualification No. 4.2.4 - Key The list of Key personnel submitted/proposed by remain un-altered.
Criteria personnel the bidder should be different or same?
Contractor's understanding is that it should be
same as the experience criteria is same in all
packages, Please confirm.

74 Bidding Documents - Part 2,
Employer’s Requirements
Section VI (Design
Requirements and Criteria)
Division 02000: Table 2.1.15: Standard Design drawings for foundation Although there are significant differences between The provisions in the Employer's Requirements -
Page 76 of 165 the soil profile in the defined ground cases for the Design Requirements and Criteria Division 02000
(PDF Page: 221 of cast in situ piles, the length of the piles given in and/or Technical Specifications Division 02000
677); some standard drawings for same type of shall be abided by.
Cl. 1.1.2.3 structures are similar. Please kindly clarify.

75 SECTION VI-5 (REFERENCE Calculations for Corrected SPT-N Values Calculations for Corrected SPT-N Values are given In accordance with General Conditions Sub-
INFORMATION-REPORTS) for 2. Station boreholes. On the other hand, these Clause 4.10, the Employer has provided available
01_GeoRprt calculations are missing for 1. Viaduct, 3. Rivers, information to the Bidder.
4.GAD boreholes. Please kindly supply the
calculations for corrected SPT-N values, regarding
the boreholes of viaducts, river bridges and GAD, as
it is already supplied for stations.

76 SECTION VI-5 (REFERENCE 1. Viaduct Depth of boreholes along the viaduct alignment In accordance with General Conditions Sub-
INFORMATION-REPORTS) Boreholes (except the river bridge boreholes) is below 15 m. Clause 4.10, the Employer has provided available
01_GeoRprt Borehole depths are not extending to 1.5~2B depth information to the Bidder. Also refer Addendum
below shallow foundation depth, as per Indian No. 4, Item No. 112
standards. As well as, predefined lengths of cast in
situ piles given in the standard drawings are longer
than the depth of boreholes. As a result, boreholes
are inadequate for checking the bored pile criteria

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77 SECTION VI-5 (REFERENCE
INFORMATION-REPORTS)
01_GeoRprt; 1. Viaducts
Boreholes:
78 SECTION VI-5 (REFERENCE
INFORMATION-REPORTS)
01_GeoRprt
79 SECTION VI-5 (REFERENCE
INFORMATION-REPORTS)
01_GeoRprt
80 Drawings
10056_Station Electrical
81 Bidding Documents - Part 2,
Employer’s Requirements
Section VI (Design
Requirements and Criteria)
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Page No / Clause Provision as per Bidding Documents / Subject / Title / Item
Bidder Query
No. as mentioned by the Bidder
given in Division 02000 - 1.1.2.2 Fig 2.1.6 for some
cases.
What is the assumption of the Engineer in this
regard? Shall we assume the value at the end of
borehole is same for the strata beneath the
borehole?
GT_Viaduct_01 Cross-section: Viaduct V1 (BH Chainage from 401600 to Following 12 boreholes have only images of in-situ
Pages 8, 10, 14 of 402000) tests results, which are represented on profiles but
165 (PDF Pages: 9, Cross-section: Viaduct V1 (BH Chainage from 402600 to do not have borehole log data nor laboratory test
11, 15); 403100) results. Please kindly share the borehole logs and
GT_Viaduct_02 Cross-section: Viaduct V1 (BH Chainage from 404800 to laboratory results of the following boreholes; BH-
Page 585 (PDF 405184) 401600, GAD-27-BH-01, GAD-27-BH-02, GAD-27-
Page: 210) Cross-section: Viaduct V3 (BH Chainage from 447000 to BH-03, GAD-27-BH-04, GAD-27-BH-05, GAD-28-BH-
450000) 01, GAD-28-BH-02, GAD-30-BH-01, GAD-30-BH-03,
GAD-32-BH-01, GAD-32-BH-02.
There is no Geological Map or “Geological Mapping
Report with geological plan and profiles” of project
route in tender documents. Please kindly supply
“MAHSR FLS Phase documents.
There is no detail about geo hazards in Tender
documents. Please kindly clarify.
Missing Drawings Volume-1 Bidding Documents (3.4, 3.6 Station
Electrical Works) in scope of the electrical works are
described. Whereas in tender drawings the layouts
of the systems listed below are not provided. Could
you please provide the missing drawings of the
systems:
• Ticketing System,
• Security System,
• Earthing, bonding, and lightning protection
system,
• Access Control System?
Division 02000: To facilitate flow of normal as well as fault current to earth on A viaduct and bridge earthing as shown in Volume 2
Page 38 of 45 (PDF reinforced cement concrete or prestressed concrete bridges belongs to the E-1 contractor. Please kindly
Page: 102 of 677); and viaduct structures, an earthing system shall be provided confirm.
Cl. 3.2. at the time of construction of the bridges as per the design
procedures required by E-1 Contractor.
Employer’s Response
In accordance with General Conditions Sub-
Clause 4.10, the Employer has provided available
information to the Bidder.. Also refer Addendum
No. 4, Item No. 112
In accordance with General Conditions Sub-
Clause 4.10, the Employer has provided available
information to the Bidder.
In accordance with General Conditions Sub-
Clause 4.10, the Employer has provided available
information to the Bidder.
Ticketing System and Security System are not in
the Contractor’s scope and the Contractor shall
interface with other contractors as directed by
the Engineer.
Earthing, bonding, and lightning protection
system and Access Control System are in the
Contractor's scope and the Contractor shall
develop during detailed design for approval of
the Engineer.
Bidder's understanding is not correct. Earthing
arrangement is in the scope of this package.
Refer Sub-Clause 1.3 item D of GS01020 and
Sub-Clause 3.2 of DRC2040 together with the
relevant drawings.
Also refer Item No. 5 of Interface Matrix
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82 Bidding Documents - Part 2,
Employer’s Requirements
Section VI (Design
Requirements and Criteria)
83 Bidding Documents - Part 2,
Employer’s Requirements
Section VI (Design
Requirements and Criteria)
84 Bidding Documents - Part 2,
Employer’s Requirements
Section VI (Design
Requirements and Criteria)
85 Bidding Documents - Part 2,
Employer’s Requirements
Section VI (Design
Requirements and Criteria)
86 Bidding Documents - Part 2,
Employer’s Requirements
Section VI (Design
Requirements and Criteria)
87 Drawings
12010 Maintenance Depot
Civil
88 Drawings
16000 Ramps
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Page No / Clause Provision as per Bidding Documents / Subject / Title / Item
Bidder Query Employer’s Response
No. as mentioned by the Bidder
between C6 & E1 of Part 2, Section VI-1, Division
4000, Appendix 4000 - 1, Chapter III Interface
Table for Design, Supply and Installation Items.
Division 02000: The E-1 Contractor shall design the earthing and traction A viaduct and bridge traction earthing as shown in Bidder's understanding is not correct. Earthing
Page 38 of 45 (PDF return paths including traction earthing and bonding of the Volume 2 belongs to the E-1 contractor. Please arrangement is in the scope of this package.
Page: 102 of 677); RCC/PSC bridges and viaducts. The Contractor shall coordinate kindly confirm. Refer Sub-Clause 1.3 item D of GS01020 and
Cl. 3.2. with E-1 Contractor. All the external connections shall be Sub-Clause 3.2 of DRC2040 together with the
made by the E-1 Contractor. relevant drawings.
Also refer Item No. 5 of Interface Matrix
between C6 & E1 of Part 2, Section VI-1, Division
4000, Appendix 4000 - 1, Chapter III Interface
Table for Design, Supply and Installation Items.
Division 02000: General requirements for anemometers, stays, openings, We understand that the E-1 contractor will make Refer GS04000 Appendix 04000-1.
Page 39 of 45 (PDF ducts, LCX, conduits, etc. provided by the E-1 Contractor have the line-length duct and pipe reservations. Please
Page: 103 of 677); been shown in the Standard Design drawings. kindly confirm.
Cl. 3.3.
(PDF Page: 367 of Demarcation Chart of E1 Package for Inside Station Area C6 Contractor's work to be done is specified. Viaduct lighting is not in the C6 Contractor's
677); Annexure 6 However, no information has been provided scope.
regarding viaduct lighting and line-length lighting
reservations. Is scope of viaduct lighting under C6
Contractor?
Division 05050: 6.1 General Is firefighting system water mist, given in Bidding The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
Page 20 of 22 (PDF Documents, allowed to use in local Indian remain un-altered.
Page: 565 of 677); Standards? Please kindly clarify.
Cl. 6
Division 07030: Figure 12 On-site Road (Case of width=10m) There is a mismatch between mentioned part and Refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 65.
Page 22 of 24 (PDF Figure 13 Off-site Road drawings, regarding the pavement layer thicknesses
Page: 675 of 677); of approach road. Please kindly confirm.
Cl. 5.1.2.
(PDF Page: 4 of 49); ANAND/NADIAD MAINTENANCE DEPOT Please kindly provide drawings of approach line DWG format drawings cannot be provided at
SD-JIC-e01-DRW- APPROACH LINE RETAINING WALL CROSS SECTION profile of ANAND/NADIAD maintenance depot in this Stage.
M07-ETS-B01- DWG format.
20204-002
Cross Sections of Ramps (ramps and ramps with SMD, TSS, SP, Please kindly provide platform widths and layer The information for ramps and SMD with ramps
SSP, SER) thicknesses of mentioned type of ramps. has been included in the Standard Design
drawings. TSS, SP SSP and SER do not have
ramps.
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89 Drawings Plan-Profile Drawings of Ramps (ramps and ramps with SMD, Please kindly provide plan and profile drawings for The information for ramps and SMD with ramps
16000 Ramps TSS, SP, SSP, SER) mentioned type of ramps. has been included in the Standard Design
drawings. TSS, SP SSP and SER do not have
ramps.

90 Volume 2/ Section VI-2 Division 02000 / Standard Design drawing of pier for Anand - Nadiad branch Applicable standard design drawings mentioned in Part 1, Section IV, Sub-Clause 2.9 shall be
Employer's Requirements ( page no. 151 of section Table no. 5.3.3 are not provided in Sec VI - 4 applicable if drawings have not been provided.
Design Requirements and 165/Clause no. (Employer's Requirements - Drawings ). Please
Criteria ) 3.3.2.1/ Table 5.3.3 provide the same.

91 Addendum-3, Page 5 of 44, Part 3, Section VIII, …….The contractor shall also take necessary actions to avoid This is widely worded clause. It is requested to The Contractor shall follow the standards
Item no. 12 Part -B- Specific excessive noise & vibration etc. especially at night and if there specify the acceptable threshold levels of noise and applicable during the execution stage, in
Provisions, Sub- are complaints in this regard, then the Contractor shall take vibration during day and night working. compliance with Division 8000, Appendix 8000-
Clause 6.5, remedial measures. No extra payment will be made to the 1, Part 2, Section VI-1 and the standards of local
Working Hours, Contractor for the provision of such measures……. authorities.

92 Addendum-3, Page 7 of 44, Part 2, Section VI-1, …The deliberation of all meetings shall be recorded by the It is understood that minutes shall be recorded with The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
Item no. 20 Division 04000, Engineer as Minutes of Meeting………. concurrence of the Contractor. Kindly confirm. remain un-altered.
Sub-Division 04070,
Sub-Clause 11,
Item. 9,

93 Addendum-3, Page 8 of 44, Part 2, Section VI-1, Table It is requested to provide copy of permissions from The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
Item no. 21 Division 04000, …………. The Employer has the permission to construct MAHSR such authorities available with Employer. remain un-altered.
Sub-Division 04090, Viaduct/Bridges over these stretches and will be dealt
Clause 2, accordingly,……

94 Addendum-3, Page 12 of 44, Part 2, Section VI-1, The Contractor shall ensure adequate lighting is provided for It is understood that National Building Code of India The version of the codes which is latest as on
Item no. 33 Division 06000, all his operations at the Site and the temporary facilities and 2016 is applicable. Kindly confirm. Base date shall be applicable.
Sub-Division 06040, camp according to the National Building Code of India.
Sub-Clause 16.1,
Item. 4,

95 Section VI-4 drawings and 8 Category – Exterior skin design wall Thickness of steel panel has not been mentioned. Minimum requirements have been included in
10053 station architecture & Material – Fluororesin coated steel panel But as per technical specification (Section 6-3 the Employer's Requirements, the Contractor
BD-JIC-C17-DRW-S10-STA- Employer’s requirement page no. 39) it has been shall propose the thickness, as per fixing support
NTU-01201 000 mentioned as thickness of metal panel shall be system, panel size, wind and other loading
more than 1.2 mm. Kindly confirm the required conditions for the approval of the Engineer.
thickness.

96 Section VI-3. Employer’s 20 Thickness of Vitrified tile is mentioned in the range of 10mm Request you to kindly provide the exact thickness of Refer Addendum No. 04, Item No. 97
Requirements (Technical to 16mm. vitrified tiles required for the project.
Specifications) & Clause no.
5.4.1

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97 Section VI-4 Drawings/ Road bed plan Please clarify the design criteria for supporting Refer Addendum No. 04, Item No. 109
12010 / Maintenance depot ground layer of 100 thk crushed stone pavement.
Civil/SD-JIC-E01-DRW-M07-
DPC-B01-30101 004

98 Section VI-4 Drawings/
12010 / Maintenance depot
Civil/SD-JIC-E01-DRW-M07-
DPC-B01-30101 004
Road bed plan The site is covered with crushed stone road bed
(below track), crushed stone pavement and Asphalt
pavement as shown in drawing. Remaining area is
considered only with soil fill without any finish.
Please confirm.
It is confirmed that in the remaining area, if any,
the finished ground level shall be achieved with
backfill duly compacted (refer TS 03000). Also
refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 109

99 Section VI-2 Employer’s 20 of 22 4. Please confirm the CBR value of the supporting Refer Sub-Clause 4.1.2 of Part 2, Section VI-2,
Requirements (Design ROADBED FOR ground (subgrade) for road bed for track in depot. Division 07030, Attachment - 1.
Requirements and Criteria), MAINTENANCE
07030 DEPOT

100 , Section VI-3, Division
05030, Clause 2.3.1.1, b
15 of 50 The VRV or VRF units shall be capable of operating within the
range of ambient temperatures. The condensing units shall be
capable to provide guaranteed capacity cooling within
specified ambient range and shall be efficiently operable
under extreme temperature prevailing in the region from -5°
up to +55° C
We understand that the ECS load calculation & VRF Refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 105
equipment selections shall be as per the ISHRAE
handbook 2014 - Ambient condition.
Also, VRF equipment shall be suitable to operate in
the extreme conditions of -5 to +55 Deg C with
derations in capacity as per OEM std.
We would like to highlight that the VRF system shall
be suitable to operate in the ambient range of 0 to
+50 Deg C as per OEM std, hence we propose to
follow the temperature range of 0 to 50 Deg C for
ECS system Design product selection. Please
confirm.

101 General The ER document has not envisaged the duct-
mounted ozonisers for STP to prevent the smell of
effluent gases in the discharge zone. Please confirm
the requirement.
In supersession of the response given vide Item
No. 153 of Response to Bid Queries - 3, the
applicable response shall be as under:
It is confirmed that duct-mounted ozonizers for
STP are not required.

102 Section VI-1, Division 01000. 10 of 12 cl 3.8A Scope list The below points are not listed in C6 contractor The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
scope. Please confirm. remain un-altered.
1. Drinking water treatment and drinking water
dispenser.
2. Station external drain.
3. Station external landscape irrigation.

103 Section VI-2, Division 05050 pg12 cl2.3.1 Domestic storage tank capacities , Anand/Nadiad-75 cum. As per NBC guidelines/calculation the specified The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
quantity/capacity of domestic sump as per DRC are remain un-altered.

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104 Section VI-2, Division 05050
105 Section VI-4 Drawings 10000
Station –10051, 10052
106 Section VI-4 Drawings 10000
Station –10051, 10052 ,
Section VI-4 Drawings 10000
Station –10051, 10052
107 Section VI-4 Drawings 10000
Station –10051, 10052 ,
Section VI-4 Drawings 10000
Station –10051, 10052
108 Section VI-4 Drawings 10000
Station –10051, 10052
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No. as mentioned by the Bidder
not matching for 2053 population requirements.
Please re-confirm
pg13 cl 2.5 WTP capacity Water treatment plant capacity is not mentioned. It is confirmed.
Please confirm whether WTP capacity can be
considered the same as domestic storage tank
capacity of 75 m3/day.
SD-JIC-C04-DRW- Ultimate bearing capacity per single pile = 29000 kN Please provide the lateral capacity of the 1800mm Bidders are not required to verify the design.
S10-VDT-B60- dia pile.
10402 Also please confirm whether test piles need to be Test piles need not be conducted by the
conducted by the contractor for determining the Contractor for determining the lateral capacity
lateral capacity of the pile. of the pile for permanent works.
SD-JIC-C04-DRW- Beams at the track level and Concourse level for all bays (R1 to Executing semi-circular hook for 28 / 32 dia bars as The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
S10-VDT-B60- R9) consists of 32 dia longitudinal Bars – (top/bottom) and 28 per standard detail provided in TS 2000 (pg 166 of remain un-altered.
11814, 11818, dia inclined bars in collar beam and were provided with semi 170) is practically not possible. Contractor proposes
11838, 11845, Etc circular hook. to adopt acute angle hook as per standard detail
provided in TS 2000 (pg 166 of 170) for beams.
Please confirm.
SD-JIC-C04-DRW- In columns, 32 dia longitudinal bars were provided with semi Executing semi-circular hook for 32 dia bars as per The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
S10-VDT-B60- circular hook standard detail provided in TS 2000 (pg 166 of 170) remain un-altered.
11814, 11818, is practically not possible. Contractor proposes to
11838, 11845, Etc adopt Right angle hook as per standard detail
provided in TS 2000 (pg 166 of 170) for column.
Please confirm.
SD-JIC-C04-DRW- All the Stirrups in Beams were provided with a pair of U Making semi-circular hook for 16 / 20 dia stirrup The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
S10-VDT-B60- shaped stirrups with semicircular hook. will be difficult at site. Also placing and positioning remain un-altered.
11814 the bar will be laborious.
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110 Part 2 & Section VI-1.
Employer’s Requirements
(General Specifications),
Appendix 04000-1
111 Section VI - 4 Drawings:
10000, , &, , Section VI - 4
Drawings: 6000,
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Contractor proposes to adopt below detail as per
“Handbook on Concrete Reinforcement and
Detailing” SP 34 published by Bureau of Indian
Standard. Please confirm.
Page no- 26 of 66 / Employer’s Response: Emergency lighting shall be controlled For Maintenance Depot, all the Light fixtures are Bidder's understanding is correct.
Item No- 174 by MCB only and shall work as the standalone system. The indicated in the drawing (refer BD-JIC-E01-DRW-
condition (s) of Bidding Documents shall remain unaltered. M07-DBE-B01-01101-000) as Non Dali fixtures.
Bidder is considering the manual Switch / MCB
control for Normal Light fixtures as well. Please
confirm.
Page no- 332 of Electric power demand required in each Maintenance depot, Bidder assuming the distance between DSS (Space The Contractor shall propose during detailed
643 / Sl. No-22 as well as space provision for transformer installation shall be provision for transformer installation) and design for approval of the Engineer.
provided by C-6. Maintenance depot Electrical room as 50 mtrs for
LT Cable sizing & routing. Please confirm.
10051 – 52 Cable Profile L = 35m W = 9m (sheet 4 of 4), Kindly Confirm whether Longitudinal & Transverse The requirements specified on the Standard
Drawing Number prestressing cables can be stressed from one side Design drawings shall be abided by.
SD-JIC-C04-DRW- Cable Profile L = 40m W = 9m (sheet 4 of 4), or both sides for the Girders mentioned here
STN-VDT-B60- corresponding to Cross Over section and Platform
23904 002, SD-JIC- Cable Profile & Stressing Schedule L=35m @ 2.7m, Approach Viaduct and 60mx3 span continuous PSC
C04-DRW-STN- box girder.
VDT-B60-23951 Cable Profile L = 35m W = 8m (sheet 4 of 4)
002, SD-JIC-C04-
DRW-STN-VDT- &
B60-22734 002,
SD-JIC-C04-DRW- PSC Box Girder L = 60m X 3 and R = infinity (Precast Segmental
STN-VDT-B60- for Span by Span erection) cable profile (26)
22450 002 & 60m
(3 Span
Continuous) 06015
SD-JIC-C01-DRW-
ALL-VDT-SP5-11033
002
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112 General Superstructure 1. Kindly confirm the material to be used for Refer Sub-Clause 9.5 of TS02000. The Contractor
drawings waterproofing. shall propose details in the method statement
Kindly confirm the minimum thickness of for approval of the Engineer.
waterproofing material to be adopted.

Cross section and Longitudinal section of a typical Box Girder

showing Water Proofing Area

113 Attachment No. 19 of
Addendum No.03 Item 07.
Section IV, Volume 01 of 03:
Part 1 Bidding Forms ,
Sub-Clause 2.9, 2.9.4 “For sub-structures of bridges with foundation in the
Page No.46 of 115 flowing water streams like river, canal etc. for which sub-
structure and foundation is to be selected from the Standard
Designs of River Crossing Bridges, the adjustments for Rebar
and Concrete wherever applicable shall be made as in case of
River Crossing Bridges.”
1. Bidder understands that as per Tender The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
documents Section VI-5 Reference Information - remain un-altered.
Reports Attachment No. 06: List of Bridges various
crossings such as stream, river , canal & drain which
are mentioned are to be considered as flowing
water and wherever the substructure and
foundation falls on these flowing water bodies
standard designs for these structures should be
taken from river crossing bridges. Kindly Confirm.
Also, the bidder understands that Lake, Pond and
swamp mentioned are standing water bodies,
hence standard designs of viaduct substructure and
foundation can be used. Kindly Confirm.

114 Addendum No.03 Item 38.
Section VI – 2, Volume 02 of
03: Part 2 Division 02000:
Viaduct and Bridges, , &, ,
Section VI -1, Volume 01 of
03: Part 1 and Part 2 Division
01000: Scope of Works
02030 Sub – Clause “Note: *Girders for supporting feeder lines from TSS, SP, SSP Kindly confirm whether feeder girders are to be Feeder girders are to be provided at two
2.1.1 Table Note, and SER” provided at three locations of SER and DSS as location of SER; namely [SER+DSS No. C6/01] &
Page 15 of 45 & & shown in the table. [SER+DSS No. C6/03].
01020 Detailed
Description of the
Scope of Works
ANNEXURE-1 List of
Structures under
C6 package, 5.
Signalling and
Telecommunication
Equipment Rooms
(SER) and DSS/IDSS.

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115 Addendum No.03 Item 68.
Section VI – 2, Volume 02 of
03: Part 2 Division 02000:
Viaduct and Bridges.
116 Addendum No.03 Item 10.
Section VI – 3, Volume 03 of
03: Part 2 Division 07000:
Maintenance Depot
117 Section VI – 2, Volume 02 of
03: Part 2 Division 03000:
Earth Structures
118 Section VI -1, Volume 01 of
03: Part 1 and Part 2 Division
01000: Scope of Works, , &, ,
Addendum No.03 Item 36.
Section VI – 2, Volume 02 of
03: Part 2 Division 02000:
Viaduct and Bridges.
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Attachment 5, The applicable standard design drawings Refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 111
02050 Subclause mentioned in the table are not provided. Kindly
3.3.1.2, Table 5.3.2, provide the same.
Page 150 of 165
07030 Subclause “The cross drainage works (RC Culvert, pipes) shall be as per Kindly confirm whether the cross drainage works Refer Sub-Clauses 1.4, 13.2 and 16.7 of
1.8, Page 3 of 3 the Basic Design drawings and site conditions, refer to Clause provided for construction roads / approach roads GS06040.
1.6.” needs to be dismantled.
Cl 3.0Construction “Cross drainage works (Culvert) shall be planned as per Kindly confirm whether the service road can be Refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 63
Road / Approach requirement to cross small drains/nallah and irrigation discontinued without providing a cross drainage
Road – 3.1.3 Cross channels etc. NP-4 Hume pipes/RCC Box or RCC/Slab bridges provision wherever the crossing are having larger
Drainage Works may be constructed. Alternatively, causeway can be planned, spans. Also kindly confirm whether alternate routes
if suitable. Detailed hydrological survey is not envisaged, can be adopted in such locations.
waterway can be provided based on waterway provided for
nearby roads on the same waterbody.”
01020 Detailed Totally 10 pairs of ramps are shown in the scope GS01000 ANNEXTURE-1 shall prevail.
Description of the table (Ramp No. 46 – Ramp No.55). However, there Ramp No. 56 may be read as deleted from the
Scope of Works is an additional ramp shown at Ch.:486+305 (Ramp span arrangement drawings.
ANNEXURE-1 List of No.56) in 05000 Span Arrangement Drawings.
Structures under Kindly remove Ramp No.56 in span arrangement
C6 package, 3. drawing.
Structures for
Maintenance
Facilities: 3-3
Ramps & 02010, &
Clause 1, Page 03
of 45
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119 Section VI -1, Volume 01 of
03: Part 1 and Part 2 Division Description of the
01000: Scope of Works,
01020 Detailed Kindly provide the number of spans for ramps and The number of spans and retaining wall length
also include the retaining wall length to be adopted shall be worked out by the Contractor as per the
Scope of Works for each of the ramp mentioned in the table. requirements stipulated in DFM02050.
ANNEXURE-1 List of
Structures under
C6 package, 3.
Structures for
Maintenance
Facilities: 3-3
Ramps

120 Addendum No.03 Item 45. Attachment 5, Four types of Noise barriers have been given in this Bidder's understanding is correct.
Section VI – 2, Volume 02 of 02010 Subclause addendum. Kindly clarify whether all four types are Also refer the relevant drawings in Addendum
03: Part 2 Division 02000: 1.3.7, Page 26 of applicable for both General area (TYPE-A) and No. 4.
Viaduct and Bridges. 165 Narrow area (TYPE-B).

121 Attachment No. 20 of 06017 SD-JIC-C01- Bidder understands that the reinforcement Refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 110
Addendum No.03 Section VI- DRW-ALL-VDT-SP7- schedule given in the Drawings are true and the
4 Drawings:06000 35028 004 (PSC Box same is to be followed. However, there are few
Girder L=33m and variations observed as quoted, hence any increase
R=6000m (Precast in the reinforcement quantity during detail design
for Full Span · stage shall be treated as variation. Kindly confirm.
Launching) Feeder
Structure for Total Reinforcement shown in table for D16 bar is 253.9 kg.
SSP/SER) Table of However based on the summation the value turns out be
Main Girder 269.1kg.
Reinforcement(3) &
& SD-JIC-C01- Reinforcement quantity for bar mark H1 is shown in the table
DRW-ALL-VDT-SP7- as 110.7 kg with D20 bar. However the same is not taken in
35035 002 (PSC Box the total reinforcement table and hence not reflected in the
Girder L=33m and summary.
R=6000m (Precast
for Full Span
Launching) Feeder
Structure for

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122 Attachment No. 20 of
Addendum No.03 Section VI
- 4 Drawings: 15000
123 Section VI -2, Volume 02 of
03: Part 2 Division 02000:
Viaduct and Bridges
124 General
125 Volume 2 of 3: Part 2 –
Employers Requirements
(Section VI-2)
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No. as mentioned by the Bidder
SSP/SER) Table of
Bearing
Reinforcement
Drawing Number Three types of Bar Bending Schedule for pier in the approach Three types of schedule of reinforcements for the Refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 111
SD-JIC-C05-DRW- line of height 16m is presented. same pier heights are given in the mentioned
M00-VDT-B60- drawings. Kindly provide the applicability of each
20609 002, SD-JIC- type.
C05-DRW-M00-
VDT-B60-20610
002 & SD-JIC-C05-
DRW-M00-VDT-
B60-20611 002
Attachment 2 - “The 350mm cantilever top slab shall be temporarily Request the authority to include the transporter Refer DRC 2000, Attachment 2 - Launching
Launching Schemes protected or supported against the construction loads wheel load in the design of slab itself as temporary Schemes of Viaduct Superstructure and
of Viaduct throughout the girder erection stage.” supports at all pier cap locations will result in huge Construction Loads - Rule (1).
Superstructure and volume of temporary structural steel. Kindly The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
Construction Loads. confirm. remain un-altered.
Rule (5)
Construction Assembly of FSLM launchers over Pier cap. Kindly confirm the concrete strength of Pier and Refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 28.
Methodology Pier Cap at the time of assembly of equipment’s for
FSLM launching.
Pg. no. 93 of 165/ The applicable standard design drawings for spread Refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 111. Part 1,
Division 02000 - foundation as mentioned in Table 2.2.3 are not Section IV, Sub-Clause 2.9 shall be applicable if
Clause 2.2.1.2 available. Kindly provide. drawings have not been provided
Refer PBQ – Replies S.No:322 received from
Employer’s dated on 13-12-2019. It has been
replied Refer Addendum No.3 Item No.108 but the
corresponding drawings are not available in
Addendum No.3 - Attachment No.20. kindly clarify.
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126 Volume 2 of 3: Part 2 –
Employers Requirements
(Section VI-2)
127 Volume 2 of 3, VI -2,
Attachment 5 , 02000 –
02050
128 Volume 2 of 3, VI -2,
Attachment 2 , 02000 –
02050
129 Drawings section - 07000
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Pg. no. 95 of 165/ The applicable standard design drawings for pile Refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 111. Part 1,
Division 02000 - foundation (cast in-situ) as mentioned in Table Section IV, Sub-Clause 2.9 shall be applicable if
Clause 2.2.1.3 2.2.4 are not available. Kindly provide. drawings have not been provided
Refer PBQ – Replies S.No:323 received from
Employer’s dated on 13-12-2019. It has been
replied Refer Addendum No.3 Item No.108 but the
corresponding drawings are not available in
Addendum No.3 - Attachment No.20. kindly clarify.
153 of 165 / b) Cast in-situ pile foundation In the table, the design N value at pile tip is given as Refer Addendum No. 5, Item No. 2.
Cl.3.3.2.2 The Contractor shall carry out geological/geotechnical 65 whereas it is mentioned that “The tip of cast-in-
investigations and initial pile load tests to confirm the ground situ pile foundation shall be placed on a soil
conditions and the actual Ultimate Bearing Capacity of piles. stratum having average N-value of 70 or more in
The Contractor shall confirm each average N-value calculated 5m (minimum) soil layer below the tip, or socketed
by the result of the Contractor’s investigation is equal to or into rock”. Kindly clarify whether to terminate the
more than the value shown in Figure 5.3.6; the average N- pile at a stratum having N value ≥ 65 or N ≥ 70.
value from the pile tip up to 5m beneath the pile tip is equal
to or more than End N-value.
If the Contractor encounters the ground conditions to which
the Standard
Design drawings are not applicable, he shall immediately
report it to the
Engineer for direction.
The tip of cast-in-situ pile foundation shall be placed on a soil
stratum having average N-value of 70 or more in 5m
(minimum) soil layer below the tip, or socketed into rock.
160 of 165 / Cl 3.5 3.5 Embedment of Foundation and Modification of Pile Length The sub paragraph to be referred for modification Refer Sub-Clause 1.3.1.1 of DFM02030.
For embedment of foundation, refer to Paragraph 1.2.4, DFM of pile length do not exist in DFM 02030. Kindly
02020. clarify.
Modification of pile length shall refer to Sub-Paragraph
1.3.1.2, DFM02030.
96 of 165 / SD-JIC-C01-DRW-B09-BRD-NTU-50001-000 Kindly clarify if soil can be used to fill the inside of The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
Cl.2.2.2.1 SD-JIC-C01-DRW-B09-BRD-NTU-50002-000 well foundation. remain un-altered.
SD-JIC-C01-DRW-B09-BRD-NTU-50003-000
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130 VI-5, Reference report
131 Drawings Section - 07000
132 Volume 2 of 3, VI -2,
Attachment 2 , 02000 –
02050
133 Volume 2 of 3, VI -2,
Attachment 2 , 02000 –
02050
134 Drawings Section - 19000
135 VI-5, Reference report
136 Addendum no. 03, Item no.
61, Attachment No. 09
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General Notes:
3. The inside of the well shall be filled with water.
Available Available Geotechnical Data/Borelogs. Kindly provide the geotechnical investigation report In accordance with General Conditions Sub-
Geotechnical for branch, crossover, platform approach viaduct Clause 4.10, the Employer has provided available
Data/Borelogs sections for Anand/Nadiad station. information to the Bidder.
Cross bridges Ultimate bearing capacity of foundation in cross bridges. Kindly provide the ultimate bearing capacity of The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
drawings foundation for all the cross bridges. remain un-altered.
151 of 165 / Substructure for Anand Nadiad branch section. Kindly provide the Ultimate bearing capacity of Refer Addendum No. 5, Item No. 7.
Cl.3.2.2 foundation and minimum pile length for
Anand/Nadiad branch sections.
151 of 165 / Substructure for Anand Nadiad branch section. Kindly provide the foundation details for Refer Addendum No. 5, Item No. 7.
Cl.3.2.2 Anand/Nadiad branch section.
Kindly provide the design N value and ground case
conditions for cast in-situ pile foundations for
Anand/Nadiad branch section.
19000 – Interface Borelogs provided at out of scope structure locations. Since these borelogs can be used in the design of In accordance with General Conditions Sub-
information foundation for different structures in C6 package, clause 4.10, the Employer has provided available
kindly provide the geotechnical report at these information to the Bidder.
locations.
Available Available Geotechnical Data/Borelogs. Kindly provide geotechnical investigation report for In accordance with General Conditions Sub-
Geotechnical approach line to MD for Anand/Nadiad. Clause 4.10, the Employer has provided available
Data/Borelogs information to the Bidder.
18 of 50 / Cl 2.2.1.3 Various ground cases for pile foundation are as follows: Kindly clarify the procedure to follow if average N In case all ground cases are not applicable
And 19 of 50 / Fig (1) Ground Case ①: Scour level up to 5m from the bottom of of surface soil is not greater than or equal to 25. according to the geotechnical survey results by
2.2.2 the pile cap and N-Value* ≥ 50 below scour level. the contractor, the Contractor shall report to the
(2) Ground Case ②: Scour level greater than 5m but less than Engineer for further directions.
10m from the bottom of the pile cap and N-Value* ≥ 50 below
scour level.
(3) Ground Case ③: Scour level greater than 10m but less
than 15m from the bottom of the pile cap and N-Value* ≥ 50
below scour level
(4) Ground Case ④: Scour level greater than 15m but less
than 20m from the bottom of the pile cap and N-Value* ≥ 50
below scour level
(5) Ground Case ⑤: Scour level greater than 20m but less
than 25m from the bottom of the pile cap and N-Value* ≥ 50
below scour level.
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137 Volume 2 of 3, VI -2,
Attachment 2 , 02000 –
02020, Volume 2 of 3, VI -2,
Attachment 2 , 02000 –
02050,
138 Drawings section - 06000
139 Addendum No.3, Item
No.61, Attachment no. 09
140 Drawings section - 06000
141 Part 2 & Division 02030
142 Part 2 & Division 02050
143 Part 2 & Division 02050
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65 of 165 / Driven pile foundation Kindly provide the ground conditions to be followed Refer Sub-Clause 8.2 of TS02000.
Cl.1.1.2.2 137 of for driven pile foundation.
165 / Cl.2.3.2
06030 FD – 06035_ Minimum length of driven piles. Kindly provide the minimum length to be Refer Sub-Clause 8.2 of TS02000.
Driven pile considered for driven pile foundation.
foundation
21 of 50 / Cl. Kindly clarify the procedure to find out Ground case For P1 of Mahi Bridge, " River Bed level" written
2.2.2.1 if the River bed level is lower than the Ground level in ground case 1 shall be read as " Ground
at the end pier location Level".
06030 FD – 06034_ Ultimate bearing capacity of pile group For the same pier configuration, the ultimate The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
Cast in situ pile bearing capacity to be achieved as a pile group in remain un-altered.
foundation 06035_ driven pile foundation is less the ultimate bearing
Driven pile capacity to be achieved as cast in situ pile
foundation foundation. Kindly clarify this discrepancy.
Kindly provide the working load for which the
foundation is to be designed.
Pg. 92 of Vol 2, Scour Hydraulic details for khari (CH:487.975) and meni Refer Sub-Clause 2.1 of DRC2020.
Clause 3.4.3 (CH:412.340) river are not available. Foundation
standard drawings are required at these specific
locations based on the scour condition for khari and
meni river. Kindly provide.
Pg.281 of Vol 2, Standard Design drawing of SMD Box girder (10.9m Deck Elastomeric bearing and Steel stopper details are Refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 111
Clause 2.3.1.1 width) FSLM not available. Reinforcement & HTS are calculated
from index. Kindly provide the detailed drawings.
Pg295 of Vol 2, Standard Design drawing of Approach to MD Elastomeric bearing and Steel stopper details are Refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 111
Clause 3.3.1.2 not available. Reinforcement & HTS are calculated
from index. Kindly provide the detailed drawings.
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144 Part 2 & Division 02050 Pg292 of Vol 2, Miscellaneous Detail for Ramps Miscellaneous items Details are not available for Refer to Drawings Sub-Division 06040. The
Clause 3.3.1.2 Ramps. Contractor shall develop during detailed design
for approval of the Engineer if the drawings have
not been provided.

145 Part 2 & Division 02050 Pg305 of Vol 2, Miscellaneous Detail for MD Miscellaneous items Details are not available for Refer to Drawings Sub-Division 06040. The
Clause 3.3.1.2 MD. Contractor shall develop during detailed design
for approval of the Engineer if the drawings have
not been provided.

146 Addendum 03, Attachment Drawing No. SD-JIC- Bridge No. 1902, Shinso pile foundation The thickness of Liner plate is not provided in the Refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 95.
20 C01-DRW-B09- drawing. Kindly provide.
BRD-NTU-33002-
002, 07000
Crossing Bridges

147 Addendum 03 Page No. 21 of 44, Bridge No. 1970, Bridge crossing Mahi River A detailed drawing of Pile foundation for P1 is not Part 1, Section IV, Sub-Clause 2.9 shall be
Item No. 59 available. Kindly provide details. applicable if drawings have not been provided.

148 Addendum 03, Attachment 15000 Approach Approach to Maintanence Depot- Foundation details The pile and pile cap reinforcement details given in Refer Addendum No. 4, Item No. 110
20 line the drawings are not matching with the
reinforcement table.

149 Part 2 & Division 02000 Cl.3, Pg. No. 148 Approach to MD for Anand/Nadiad Approach line to maintenance depot has U type Refer to Division 11000 Drawings and
and L type retaining walls on either side of the Addendum No. 4, Item No. 111.
proposed track for varying heights, as depicted
clearly vide drawing number SD-JIC-E01-DRW-M07-
ETS-B01-20203 004. But there are no references
given for reinforcement drawings for these
retaining walls.

150 Part 2 & Division 2030 Clause 3.2.1 Optimization of vertical alignment / profile Vertical clearances for road crossings The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
(SH/NH=5.5/7.5) are more than the requirements remain un-altered.
as per the given alignment. Hence no requirement
of Height gauge. Is it possible to optimize the
vertical alignment/ profile?

151 Part 2 & 06070 427 of Vol 1 / Vertical clearance Based on the available ROW, in few locations, it The Contractor shall submit the details during
Clause 5 may not be possible to provide 5.5m clearance for detailed design for approval of the Engineer.
construction road running parallel to HSR
alignment. Kindly clarify

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152 Addendum No. 03, Item No.
78, Attachment No. 11
153 Bidding Documents, Volume
2, Section VI-2, Division
0300
154 Part 2 & Division 03000
155 Drawing no. SD-JIC-DRW-
B10-BRD-NTU-22015-002
156 Drawing no. SD-JIC-E01-
DRW-M07-ETS-B01-20203
004
157 Part -2 Section VI-3
Employer's requirements
(Technical Specifications)
/ Volume no. 3 / Division
02000/Bidding Documents –
Part 2/ volume - 3/
MAHSR-C-6-Response to Bid Queries - 4
Response to Bid Queries – 4 (Date: 08.01.2020)
Page No / Clause Provision as per Bidding Documents / Subject / Title / Item
Bidder Query Employer’s Response
No. as mentioned by the Bidder
Clause 4.3.1 Feeder to be provided in SER also? Feeder Structures are applicable to SER as well.
Refer Addendum No. 03, Item no. 40.
Clause No: 3.1.1 Minimum width of road at top shall be 4m and shoulder of The construction road width of 4m may not be The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
0.5m. sufficient for the movement of construction remain un-altered.
vehicles/equipment. Hence there will be a
requirement of minimum 7 m road width.
Please clarify if the road width shall be considered
as 7 m and shoulder of 0.5m on both sides.
Pg. 4 of 5, Clause Cross Section of Construction Road Provision of 0.5m shoulder on both sides requires The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
3.1.4 additional land beyond ROW. Kindly confirm. remain un-altered.
BRIDGE no - 2290-2 The foundation for portal pier is suggested by employer is The bidder wants to know the load from structure The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
UT-485-A. CH. shallow foundation. to check the feasibility of pile foundation. remain un-altered.
485.960 ONGC
PIPELINE
MAINTANCE DEPOT 72m length U-shape retaining wall is suggested by employer The bidder wants to adopt the U-type retaining wall The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
APPROACH LINE from abutment up to the gate of maintenance depot and from abutment to gate of maintenance depot. remain un-altered.
RETAINING WALL there after L-shape retaining wall. Please confirm.
Page 88 of 170/ Test bore (100 mm diameter) IS 2131 mentions conducting SPT at every change in The Condition(s) of Bidding Documents shall
8.1.3 a) Bore hole shall be made as per IS 1892 for determining stratum or at intervals of not more than 1.5 m remain un-altered. Also refer Addendum No. 4,
(which is one of the criteria of establishing) start of socketing whichever is less. Please clarify whether it is Item No. 19.
horizon and termination level of piles. Standard Penetration applicable only for construction stage confirmatory
Test (SPT), as per IS 2131, in a bore hole shall be conducted at bore hole or it is applicable for main investigation
1.0 m intervals in the overburden soil and rock portion having (for design stage).
core recovery ≦ 30%.
b) Number of bore holes for determining termination shall
vary depending on the site condition and as decided by the
Engineer. In case of uniform strata, one borehole may be
sufficient for 40-50 piles. In case of erratic strata, the number
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 Response to Bid Queries – 4 (Date: 08.01.2020)
Page No / Clause Provision as per Bidding Documents / Subject / Title / Item
S No Part & Section Reference Bidder Query Employer’s Response
No. as mentioned by the Bidder
of boreholes may be 1 in 20 to 40 piles. However, at the
location of initial load test piles, one such
borehole shall be done at each location.

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