APMRCL/PROC-VSKP/2025/CW/04: Engineering, Design and Construction of Viaduct Length 46.23 kms (3 corridors) (including 20.
16 Kms of Double Decker 4 Lane Flyover cum
Metro Viaduct) and 42 Nos. Elevated Metro stations, etc. all as specified on EPC basis for Phase-1 of Visakhapatnam Metro Rail, at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
APMRCL/PROC-VSKP/2025/CW/04 22 September 2025
ADDENDUM-2
Tender No. APMRCL/PROC-VSKP/2025/CW/04
AP E procurement ID: 833493
S. No Reference Clause Existing Provision Amendment Read
Note added under schedule A1 as under:
Note:- The amount quoted against the schedule A1 shall
Section 4, Price Bid Document
1 - not be more than 5% of bid amount quoted against the
Schedule A1
schedule A. In case a higher figure is quoted it will be
corrected to 5% of scheduled A amount.
Note added under schedule A2 as under:
Section 4, Price Bid Document Note:- The amount quoted against the schedule A2 shall
2 -
Schedule A2 not be less than 95% of bid amount quoted against the
schedule A.
Section 4, Price Bid Document
3 Correction in name of Summary of schedule A2 Summary of schedule B
Schedule B
4 Section 4, Price Bid Document 3.00% 26.00%
APMRCL/PROC-VSKP/2025/CW/04: Engineering, Design and Construction of Viaduct Length 46.23 kms (3 corridors) (including 20.16 Kms of Double Decker 4 Lane Flyover cum
Metro Viaduct) and 42 Nos. Elevated Metro stations, etc. all as specified on EPC basis for Phase-1 of Visakhapatnam Metro Rail, at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
S-1.1.2- In case of open
foundation like isolated / raft
foundations
The PMIS software used by the contractor should be
I. The Contractor shall devise and utilize a PMIS such
able to do the following:
that all documents generated by the Contractor can
(i) Access to the software:
be transmitted to the Engineer by electronic means
a. Ability to access the system via internet through a
(and vice versa) and that all documents generated
desktop or a smartphone or a tablet
by either party are electronically captured at the
device. The system should be accessible across
point of origin and can be reproduced later,
different operating systems namely
14. Project Management electronically and in hard copy. A similar link shall
Windows, Macintosh, iOS, Android.
Information System (PMIS) also be provided between the Engineer office at site
5 (ii) Program plan
Section 6A, Work and the Employer’s Office by the Contractor.
a. Ability to configure the program plan / project plan
Requirement II. The Employer may implement digital tools for real
with planned dates and responsible
time and interactive project monitoring and control.
stakeholders for the different jobs identified in the
In such case, the contractor shall input all the
plan
required data in the mode and time as demanded by
b. Ability to create multiple baseline scenarios
the tool for Program Management, RFI, Physical
(iii) Jobs allocation and update
Progress, Quality Management, Safety
a. Ability to digitally allocate and notify jobs / tasks as
Management, Resource Management, Document
per the program plan to the various
APMRCL/PROC-VSKP/2025/CW/04: Engineering, Design and Construction of Viaduct Length 46.23 kms (3 corridors) (including 20.16 Kms of Double Decker 4 Lane Flyover cum
Metro Viaduct) and 42 Nos. Elevated Metro stations, etc. all as specified on EPC basis for Phase-1 of Visakhapatnam Metro Rail, at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
stakeholders/users involved in the project with details Management, Interface Management, Drawing
such as job start date, job end Management and Financial Progress.
date, any associated delays etc.
b. Ability to digitally update the status of the allocated
jobs such as job started, job finished
etc.
c. Ability to update delays if any by providing reasons
for such delays and approval
process
(iv) RFI process management
a. Ability to digitally manage the RFI process
b. Ability to raise an RFI with filled checklists and
evidence in the form of images /
attachments, any comments etc.
c. Ability to automatically notify relevant stakeholders
to undertake the inspection and
approve the RFI with evidence in the form of images,
attachments, any comments etc.
d. Ability to record and notify defects/NCR’s against
the RFI for action by the relevant
APMRCL/PROC-VSKP/2025/CW/04: Engineering, Design and Construction of Viaduct Length 46.23 kms (3 corridors) (including 20.16 Kms of Double Decker 4 Lane Flyover cum
Metro Viaduct) and 42 Nos. Elevated Metro stations, etc. all as specified on EPC basis for Phase-1 of Visakhapatnam Metro Rail, at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
stakeholder followed by subsequent submission of
action taken with evidence followed
by approval as part of the RFI approval process
e. Automated RFI report generation based on the latest
updates
f. Ability to search and access all the RFIs,
Defects/NCR’s raised in the system
(v) Tracking and monitoring dashboards
a. Ability to see overall project progress in real-time
based on job level updates
b. Ability to see the actual start and completion dates
of the activities started or completed
respectively based on the job status updates
c. Ability to see the projected start and completion
dates of the activities yet to be started
or completed respectively based on status updates
d. Ability to see projected end date of the project
compared to planned end date in real
time
e. Ability to see analytics associated with RFIs raised,
Defects raised etc
APMRCL/PROC-VSKP/2025/CW/04: Engineering, Design and Construction of Viaduct Length 46.23 kms (3 corridors) (including 20.16 Kms of Double Decker 4 Lane Flyover cum
Metro Viaduct) and 42 Nos. Elevated Metro stations, etc. all as specified on EPC basis for Phase-1 of Visakhapatnam Metro Rail, at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
The above work is primarily for Structural works for
Viaduct, Flyover (Double Decker) and Stations
The above work is primarily for Structural works for
along with associated works e.g. earthing for pile,
Viaduct, Flyover (Double Decker) and Stations along
2.0. General pier, super structures, fixing of drainage pipe,
with associated works e.g. earthing for pile, pier, super
17 Section 6A, Work bearings, seismic arresters, railing/parapet as
structures, fixing of drainage pipe, bearings, seismic
Requirement applicable, track shear connectors etc. Provision for
arresters, railing/parapet as applicable, track shear
extending the length of station is not in the scope of
connectors etc.
this tender though schematic drawing is included in
the tender drawings.
Note:- The above depths are with respect to 4 piles’
group of 1m diameter for stations of single level
viaduct, 6 piles’ group of 1.2m diameter for stations
on single level viaduct & double decker viaduct and
2.1.A Cost for additional length in all above cases shall be 8 piles’ group of 1.2m diameter for stations on
18 Section 6A, Work dealt as per provision in Pricing Document in Section- double decker viaduct. Any variation there from will
Requirement 4 under Provisional sum be adjusted as variation and payable at a rate in
proportionate to quantity of concrete increase in the
applicable cost center between the actual quantity
and quantities drawn.
APMRCL/PROC-VSKP/2025/CW/04: Engineering, Design and Construction of Viaduct Length 46.23 kms (3 corridors) (including 20.16 Kms of Double Decker 4 Lane Flyover cum
Metro Viaduct) and 42 Nos. Elevated Metro stations, etc. all as specified on EPC basis for Phase-1 of Visakhapatnam Metro Rail, at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
( i) of 2.1.B3
Cost of such utility shifting except RCC drain will be Cost of such utility shifting will be paid separately
19 Section 6A, Work
paid separately under relevant Pricing Schedule. under relevant Pricing Schedule.
Requirement
A detailed scheme is to be submitted for approval
(x x i) of 2.1.B3 before start of work. Temporary staging especially
A detailed scheme is to be submitted for approval before
20 Section 6A, Work stairs shall be provided by the civil contractor to
start of work.
Requirement facilitate erection of panels, equipment etc. of system
contractors at multiple stations at same time
The Viaduct for segmental box Girder comprises of The Viaduct for segmental box Girder comprises of
simply supported and I Girder Precast Pre-tensioned simply supported and I Girder Precast Pre-tensioned
twin U-girder (each U-girder supporting one track twin U-girder (each U-girder supporting one track only)
only) with precast post tensioned pier cap, RCC pier with precast post tensioned pier cap, RCC pier as well
as well as pile cap and bored cast in situ pile /open as pile cap and bored cast in situ pile /open foundation.
1.1 Scope of work
foundation. The standard gauge of 1435 mm shall be The standard gauge of 1435 mm shall be followed. The
21 Section 6B, Outline design
followed. The Centre to Centre distance between two Centre to Centre distance between two tracks shall be as
Specifications
tracks shall be as per approved SOD of APMRCL. per approved SOD of APMRCL. However, PSC I-
However, PSC I-Girders have been proposed at sharp Girders have been proposed at sharp curves (sharper
curves (sharper than or equal to 350m radius) than or equal to 350m radius) /crossover and turnouts.
/crossover and turnouts. However, Open However, Open Web/Normal Steel Composite Girder
Web/Normal Steel Composite Girder have been have been proposed at Metro Crossing/Highway
APMRCL/PROC-VSKP/2025/CW/04: Engineering, Design and Construction of Viaduct Length 46.23 kms (3 corridors) (including 20.16 Kms of Double Decker 4 Lane Flyover cum
Metro Viaduct) and 42 Nos. Elevated Metro stations, etc. all as specified on EPC basis for Phase-1 of Visakhapatnam Metro Rail, at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
proposed at Metro Crossing/Highway Crossing and Crossing and cast in situ superstructure where ever there
cast in situ superstructure where ever there are space are space constraint for launching.
constraint for launching.
For the structures or any of their elements, the design if
its form, architecture or structural, is Proprietary or
Patent of the Contractor or Consultants shall be got
proof checked by Contractor without any cost to
Employer; by a reputed agency as may be approved by
Employer.
Every pile must be provided with sonic logging tubes The piles, one in a group of 4 and two in a group more
cast into it. The tubes shall be manufactured from than 4 must be provided with sonic logging tubes cast
steel of 50mm ID and 1mm thick. The tubes into it. The tubes shall be manufactured from steel of
assembly should be manufactured in a factory which 50mm ID and 1mm thick. The tubes assembly should
8.1.7 (a) Sonic Logging tubes is ISO 9001.2008 (or higher revision) certified. To be manufactured in a factory which is ISO 9001.2008
22 Section 6C, Outline form single tube the pipes to be connected with an (or higher revision) certified. To form single tube the
Construction Specifications enlarged end Bell Mouth – push fit arrangement pipes to be connected with an enlarged end Bell Mouth
provided with rubber gasket only. The bell mouth – push fit arrangement provided with rubber gasket
should have serrations so as to ensure the proper only. The bell mouth should have serrations so as to
engagement of joint and avoid any leakages. The bell ensure the proper engagement of joint and avoid any
mouth connection should be provided strictly with leakages. The bell mouth connection should be
APMRCL/PROC-VSKP/2025/CW/04: Engineering, Design and Construction of Viaduct Length 46.23 kms (3 corridors) (including 20.16 Kms of Double Decker 4 Lane Flyover cum
Metro Viaduct) and 42 Nos. Elevated Metro stations, etc. all as specified on EPC basis for Phase-1 of Visakhapatnam Metro Rail, at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
rubber gasket to ensure a concrete-tight joint to provided strictly with rubber gasket to ensure a
maintain the tube integrity and prevent entry of concrete-tight joint to maintain the tube integrity and
foreign material. PVC or any kind of plastic material prevent entry of foreign material. PVC or any kind of
is strictly prohibited as it cannot resist great plastic material is strictly prohibited as it cannot resist
compression pressure. The expansion factor between great compression pressure. The expansion factor
PVC and concrete is not the same (unlike steel and between PVC and concrete is not the same (unlike steel
concrete). When the concrete is setting, its and concrete). When the concrete is setting, its
temperature goes up and leads to the expansion of the temperature goes up and leads to the expansion of the
PVC. Once the concrete has set and the temperature PVC. Once the concrete has set and the temperature
goes back to normal there will be a void between the goes back to normal there will be a void between the
tube and the concrete: this will lead to bad reading of tube and the concrete: this will lead to bad reading of
the test and the rejection of the pile. One tube in each the test and the rejection of the pile. One tube in each
pile should be installed of internal diameter 50mm in pile should be installed of internal diameter 50mm in
order to allow for coring of the concrete at the base order to allow for coring of the concrete at the base of
of the pile. the pile.
At least 7 days after the pile has been cast, but before
8.1.7 (b) Sonic Coring carrying out any sonic logging test, a core of concrete
23 Section 6C, Outline and soil or rock from the founding material shall be Deleted
Construction Specifications taken. The core shall be taken from the base of the
50mm diameter sonic logging tube. The core shall be
APMRCL/PROC-VSKP/2025/CW/04: Engineering, Design and Construction of Viaduct Length 46.23 kms (3 corridors) (including 20.16 Kms of Double Decker 4 Lane Flyover cum
Metro Viaduct) and 42 Nos. Elevated Metro stations, etc. all as specified on EPC basis for Phase-1 of Visakhapatnam Metro Rail, at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
kept in a suitable wooden box with depths clearly
recorded on rigid markers, shall be photographed
along with a scale and colour chart. Thereafter, these
shall be delivered to a core store designated by the
Engineer. The scanning of the pile toe for its integrity
by measuring the propagation time of transmitted
waves between the vertical tubes and the pile toe/
founding strata shall also be carried out.
Note: In Addendum I it has been specified that there is any discrepancies among Revised Bid document and Addendum/Original Bid Document,
Revised Bid document shall supersede over the Addendum and Original Bid Document.
However, the addendum -II shall supersede the provisions of all the above documents.