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 20 September 2025

ADDENDUM-1
Tender No .APMRCL/PROC-VSKP/2025/CW/04

AP E procurement ID: 833493

Name of the Work: 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 - Addendum / Pre-Bid Clarifications - Reg.

S. Clause/Part Existing Clause Modified Clause

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1 BDS/ITB 4.1 Joint Venture/Consortium is not permitted Joint Venture/Consortium is not permitted
Section 2 Bid
Data Sheet
2 BDS/ITB 4.3 (e) a Bidder participates in more than one bid in this
Section 2 Bid a Bidder participates in more than one bid in bidding process, either individually except for
Data Sheet this bidding process, either individually except alternative offers permitted under ITB 13 of the
for alternative offers permitted under ITB 13 of Bidding Document. This will result in the
the Bidding Document. This will result in the disqualification of all Bids in which it is involved.
disqualification of all Bids in which it is involved. However, subject to any finding of a conflict of
However, subject to any finding of a conflict of interest in terms of ITB 4.3(a)-(d) above, this does
interest in terms of ITB 4.3(a)-(d) above, this not limit the participation of a Bidder as a
does not limit the participation of a Bidder as a Subcontractor in another Bid or of a firm as a
Subcontractor in another Bid or of a firm as a Subcontractor in more than one Bid”
Subcontractor in more than one Bid”

3 BDS/ITB 17.2 Domestic Bidders, individually, applying for Domestic Bidders, individually, applying for
Section 2 Bid eligibility for domestic preference shall supply eligibility for domestic preference shall supply all
Data Sheet all information required to satisfy the criteria for information required to satisfy the criteria for
eligibility as described in ITB 36. eligibility as described in ITB 36.
4 Section-3 Modified and Revised Price Bid Document is
Evaluation and attached with Addendum.
Qualification
Criteria
5 Para (c), A) Schedule A1 (Lumpsum component of the A) Schedule A1 (Lumpsum component of the
Letter of Price work for Part-A Pricing Summary-I): work for Part-A Pricing Summary-I):
Bid, Section-4
[amount of currency in words], [amount in [amount of currency in words], [amount in figures]
Bidding Forms
figures]
B) Schedule A2 (Lumpsum component of the
B) Schedule A2 (Lumpsum component of the work for Part-B Pricing Summary-II):
work for Part-B Pricing Summary-II):
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(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.

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6 Price Bid Modified and Revised Price Bid Document is
Document, attached with Addendum.
Section-4
Bidding Forms
7 2. Definitions “Charted Utilities include the utilities falling “Charted Utilities include the utilities falling into
and into either of the following categories. either of the following categories.
Interpretations, • All utilities which are indicated/shown in • All utilities which are indicated/shown in
Section 6A, Tender Drawings Tender Drawings, and
Work • All utilities which are above the ground and • All utilities which are above the ground and
Requirement visible. visible.
• All utilities which are underground but the • All utilities which are underground but the
existence of which has been displayed existence of which has been displayed
overground.” overground.”

8 10.1 (i) (b) Alignment Design software such as OPEN Alignment Design software such as OPEN
Software RAIL (Note: The Contractor shall provide the RAIL/3D Civil (Note: The Contractor shall
Support, Section
6A, Work same/similar software to provide the same/similar software to
Requirement Engineer/Employer) Engineer/Employer)

9 14. Project Modified and Revised Price Bid Document is

Management attached with Addendum.
Information
System (PMIS)
Section 6A,
Work
Requirement
10 2. Scope of Engineering, Design and Construction of Engineering, Design and Construction of Viaduct
Work, Viaduct of 46.23 Km (3 corridors) (including of 46.23 Km (3 corridors) (including 20.16 Kms of
Employer’s 20.16 Kms of Flyover (4 Lanes) (Double Flyover (4 Lanes) (Double Decker)) including
Requirement- Decker)) including approach Ramps etc. and 42 approach Ramps & Depot Connecting Viaduct,
Functional, Nos Elevated Metro Stations (excluding PEB Pocket Tracks measuring 800 mtrs at different
Section 6A, works, Block Masonry, Architectural Finishes locations etc. and 42 Nos Elevated Metro Stations
Work and E&M works) as specified on EPC basis for (excluding PEB works, Block Masonry,
Requirement Phase -1 of Visakhapatnam Metro Project. Architectural Finishes and E&M works) as
specified on EPC basis for Phase -1 of
Visakhapatnam Metro Project.

11 2.1.A.3 Scope of Maximum eccentricity of Track with respect Maximum eccentricity of Track with respect to
Work, to Pier centre line (for cantilever pier cap in Pier centre line (for cantilever pier cap in general
Employer’s general will be limited to 2m only, however in will be limited to 2m only, however in
exceptional cases Engineer may allow exceptional cases Engineer may allow consider
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(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.

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Requirement- consider on the merit of the case cantilever on the merit of the case cantilever more than 2m
Functional, more than 2m. In all other cases where the considering design shall be vetted by some
Section 6A, eccentricity is more than 2m, portal shall be reputable institute like IIT/IISC. In all other
Work provided. cases where the eccentricity is more than 2m,
Requirement portal shall be provided.
12 2.1.B VIADUCT INCLUDING VIADUCT PORTION IN VIADUCT INCLUDING VIADUCT PORTION IN STATIONS
Employer’s STATIONS AND DOUBLE DECKER FLUOVER CUM AND DOUBLE DECKER FLYOVER CUM METRO
Requirement- METRO VIADUCT. VIADUCT.
Functional,
Section 6A,
Work
Requirement
13 2.1.B (xviii) Construction of Crash Barrier (Pier Protection Construction of Crash Barrier (Pier Protection
Employer’s and Kerb along the median of entire stretch) and Kerb along the median of entire stretch) as
Requirement- as per Tender drawing. The space between per Tender drawing. The space between the
Functional, the kerb walls shall be filled with good earth kerb walls shall be filled with good earth and
Section 6A, and paver tiles shall be laid over the same. paver tiles shall be laid over the same.
Work Pedestrian safety barrier as shown in the Pedestrian safety barrier as shown in the
Requirement tender drawing shall be provided along the tender drawing shall be provided along the
median of entire stretch. median of entire stretch.

14 2.1.B (xix) Inserts / dowels for Track plinth (Track plinth Inserts / dowels for Track plinth (Track plinth is
Employer’s is not in the Scope of this work). The dowels not in the Scope of this work). The dowels when
Requirement- when required for (xviii) above or otherwise required for (xviii) above or otherwise shall be
Functional, shall be epoxy coated and insulated with heat epoxy coated and insulated with heat shrinkable
Section 6A, shrinkable sleeves as a stray current sleeves as a stray current mitigation measure.
Work mitigation measure. The installation of Track Plinth Shear Connector
Requirement starter bars, to be fixed into the superstructure,
is included within the scope of this work.
15 2.1.B (xxix) Demolition/dismantling/Restoration of any Demolition/dismantling/Restoration/reconstruc
Employer’s structure. tion of any structures coming in the way of
Requirement- Metro Construction as decided by the Engineer.
Functional, A separate payment will be made to the
Section 6A, contractor for these works
Work
Requirement
16 2.1.B.2 The Detail Design Consultant(s)/Design Contractor shall deploy team at Site location
Employer’s Team for structural designs for sub as per organization append in Appendix-15 of
Requirement- structure…………………….. Effects of this document.
Functional, temporary structures on permanent
Section 6A, structures shall be considered.
Work
Requirement
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(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.

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17 Inserts / dowels for track plinth (Track plinth Inserts / dowels for track plinth (Track plinth is
2.1.C (xviii) is not in the scope of this work). The dowels not in the scope of this work). The dowels shall
SCOPE OF WORK shall be epoxy coated and insulated with be epoxy coated and insulated with heat
UNDER LUMP heat shrinkable sleeves as a stray current shrinkable sleeves as a stray current mitigation
SUM PRICE – mitigation measure. measure. The installation of Track Plinth Shear
STATIONS
Connector starter bars, to be fixed into the
Employer’s superstructure, is included within the scope of
Requirement- this work.
Functional,
Section 6A,
Work
Requirement

18 Added and Revised Bid Document is attached

2.1.D SCOPE OF with Addendum.
WORK UNDER
LUMP SUM
PRICE –
ALIGNMENT (New
Sub-Clause)
Employer’s
Requirement-
Functional,
Section 6A,
Work
Requirement

19 2.11 SCOPE OF
WORK UNDER The schedule consists of Lumpsum amount The schedule consists of provisional amount
PROVISIONAL which will be operated only if any unforeseen which will be operated only if any unforeseen
SUM, expenses not included in Schedule B occur and expenses not included in Schedule A occur and
Employer’s will be paid as per latest relevant SOR updated for such items which has been specifically
Requirement- at current price level. The decision to operate mentioned to pay under provisional sum and will
Functional, the items will be taken solely by the employer. be paid as per latest relevant SOR updated at
Section 6A, current price level. The decision to operate the
Work items will be taken solely by the employer.
Requirement

20 [Link] Life, The design life of all the Permanent Works The design life of all the Permanent Works shall
Employer’s shall be 120 Years. be 120 100 Years.
Requirement-
Functional,
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(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.

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Section 6A,
Work
Requirement

21 Appendix-2B, Note: Note:

Key Dates (1) D1 is the date of Notice to Proceed
Section 6A Work given by Employer for Works to be (1) D1 is the Commencement date for Works to
Requirements carried out in Part A. be carried out in Part A and same shall be
Date of Letter of Acceptance.
Employer’s (2) LD for intermediate key dates: “In the (2) LD for intermediate key dates: “In the event
Requirements event that the Contractor achieves the that the Contractor achieves the final key
final key date (KD-3) original completion date (KD-3) of original completion period as
date as stipulated in the contract; thereof stipulated in the contract; thereof any
any penalties or liquidated damages which penalties or liquidated damages which may
may be due to the Employer by the be due to the Employer by the Contractor for
Contractor for the non-achievement of the non-achievement of intermediate key
intermediate key dates will be waived-off. dates will be waived-off.
(3) The delay damages recovered (3) The delay damages recovered corresponding
corresponding to any key date will be to any key date will be provisional and would
provisional and would be refunded by the be refunded by the Employer on
Employer on achievement of subsequent achievement of subsequent key date on time
key date on time (4) Total Liquidated Damage for delay in overall
(4) Total Liquidated Damage for delay in completion plus for Intermediate Key Dates’
overall completion plus for Intermediate delay shall not exceed 5%. (Value of
Key Dates’ delay shall not exceed 5% . Performance Guarantee)

22 Appendix-2B, For Complete Viaduct including Flyover For Complete Viaduct including Flyover (Double
Key Dates (Double Decker) and Viaduct in station Decker) and Viaduct in station portion as
Section 6A Work portion defined in Part B
Requirements
Employer’s
Requirements

23 Appendix-2B, KD-9 Partial Access of the Viaduct (From Govt.

Key Dates Partial Access of the Viaduct including in Polytechnic Station to Aadarsh Nagar Station)
Section 6A Work stations area (minimum 10.0 KM in one including in stations area (minimum 10.0 KM in
Requirements stretch) to Track contractor for laying track one stretch) to Track contractor for laying track
Employer’s
Requirements
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(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.

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24 Appendix-2B, For Stations: For Stations as defined in Part B:
Key Dates
Section 6A Work
Requirements
Employer’s
Requirements

Appendix-2B, For Stations: For Stations:

Key Dates Time to achieve Time to achieve
Section 6A Work (weeks)* (weeks)*
Requirements 10 D2+10
Employer’s 12 D2+12
Requirements .. ..
.. ..
30 Months 30 Months

25 Appendix-2B, KD 4.1 KD 4.1

Key Dates
Section 6A Work For first Ten stations. For first Ten stations (From Govt. Polytechnic
Requirements Station to Aadarsh Nagar Station)
Employer’s
Requirements

26 Appendix-2B, KD 5.1 KD 5.1

Key Dates For first ten stations For first ten stations (From Govt. Polytechnic
Section 6A Work Station to Aadarsh Nagar Station)
Requirements
Employer’s
Requirements

27 Appendix-2B, KD 6.1 KD 6.1

Key Dates For first ten stations For first ten stations (From Govt. Polytechnic
Section 6A Work Station to Aadarsh Nagar Station)
Requirements
Employer’s
Requirements

28 Appendix-2B, KD 7.1 KD 7.1

Key Dates For first ten stations
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(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.

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Section 6A Work For first ten stations (From Govt. Polytechnic
Requirements Station to Aadarsh Nagar Station)
Employer’s
Requirements

29 Appendix-2B, Note added after Key dates of Part B

Key Dates Note:
Section 6A Work (1) D2 is the Commencement Date for Works
Requirements to be carried out in Part B, which is
Employer’s D1+120 days for the purpose Contract
duration & Key Dates and same shall be
Requirements
notified through Notice to Proceed by
Employer/Engineer.
(2) LD for intermediate key dates: “In the
event that the Contractor achieves the
final key date (KD-12 of Viaduct works
and KD-8 of Station works) of original
completion period as stipulated in the
contract; thereof any penalties or
liquidated damages which may be due to
the Employer by the Contractor for the
non-achievement of intermediate key
dates will be waived-off.
(3) The delay damages recovered
corresponding to any key date will be
provisional and would be refunded by the
Employer on achievement of subsequent
key date on time.
(4) Total Liquidated Damage for delay in
overall completion plus for Intermediate
Key Dates’ delay shall not exceed 5% of
contract Value.

30 Appendix-2B, Details of Charted utilities is updated.

Key Dates
Section 6A Work
Requirements
Employer’s
Requirements

31 (iv) Medical
Appendix-2D,
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(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.

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Key Dates Role of Civil Role of System Wide Role of Civil Role of System Wide
Section 6A Work Contractor(s) Contractor(s) Contractor(s) Contractor(s)
Requirements As per Phase-4 As per Phase-4 As per Phase-4 As per Phase-4
Employer’s "Conditions of "Conditions of "Conditions of "Conditions of
Contract on Contract on Safety & Contract on Safety Contract on Safety
Requirements
Safety & Health Health and & Health and & Health and
and Environment". Environment". Environment".
Environment". As per Section 6E- As per Section 6E-
SHE Requirements SHE Requirements
32 (iv) Drinking
Water Role of Civil Role of System Wide Role of Civil Role of System Wide
Appendix-2D, Contractor(s) Contractor(s) Contractor(s) Contractor(s)
Key Dates As per Phase-4 As per Phase-4 As per Phase-4 As per Phase-4
Section 6A Work "Conditions of "Conditions of "Conditions of "Conditions of
Requirements Contract on Contract on Safety & Contract on Safety Contract on Safety
Employer’s Safety & Health Health and & Health and & Health and
and Environment". Environment". Environment".
Requirements
Environment". As per Section 6E- As per Section 6E-
SHE Requirements SHE Requirements
33 Appendix 15 Added Requirement of Design (DDC) Team Key
(New Appendix Person as Appendix and Revised Bid Document
Added) is attached with Addendum.
34 Appendix 16 Added Requirement Contractor’s Key personnel
(New Appendix and Equiment as Appendix and Revised Bid
Added) Document is attached with Addendum.
35 [Link] of Section Grade Tensile Yield Stress (Mpa) Grade Tensile Yield Stress (Mpa)
Strength Strength
6B Outline (Mpa) (Mpa)
Design T<2 T=20- t>40 T<2 T=20- t>40
0 40 0 40
Specifications
E250 410 250 240 230 E250 410 250 240 230
B0 B0
OUTLINE
DESIGN
SPECIFICATIO 490 350 330 320 490 350 330 320
E350 E350
NS FOR
B0 B0
VIADUCT
E410 540 410 390 380 E410 540 410 390 380
B0 B0

E450 570 450 430 420 E450 570 450 430 420
B0 B0
36 6.1.1 of Section [Link] Element Unfactored [Link] Element Unfactored
Load Load
6B Outline 8 Solar Panel (wherever 0.1 t/m 8 Solar Panel (wherever 30 kg/m2
Design applicable) applicable)
Specifications 9 Noise Barrier (wherever 0.06 t/m 9 Noise Barrier (wherever 0.2 t/m
applicable) applicable)
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(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.

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OUTLINE
DESIGN
SPECIFICATIO
NS FOR
VIADUCT

37 6.4.2 of Section CDA for longitudinal and transverse analysis CDA for longitudinal and transverse analysis will
6B Outline will be considered as specified in clause [Link] be considered as specified in clause [Link] of
Design of IRS Bridge Rules. No reduction for IRS Bridge Rules. No reduction for double track
double track loading will be considered. loading will be considered.
Specifications
OUTLINE
DESIGN
SPECIFICATIO
NS FOR
VIADUCT

38 6.5.1 of Section
6B Outline Maximum Temperature considered as per Maximum Temperature considered as per Annex.
Design Annex. F of IRC 6: +45.4°C Minimum F of IRC 6: +45.4°C Minimum Temperature
Specifications Temperature considered as per Annex. F of IRC considered as per Annex. F of IRC 6: +10.5°C
6: +17°C
OUTLINE
DESIGN Temperature variation as per clause 215.2 of IRC
SPECIFICATIO Temperature variation as per clause 215.2 of 6 will be =(45.4-(10.5))/2+10= ±27.45°C say.
NS FOR IRC 6 will be =(45.4-(17))/2+10= ±24°C say.
VIADUCT

39 6.5.1 of Section Modified and Revised Bid Document is

6B Outline B) Differential Temperature (DT) attached with Addendum
Design
Specifications
OUTLINE
DESIGN
SPECIFICATIO
NS FOR
VIADUCT

40 6.6 of Section 6B
Outline Design WIND LOAD (WL) WIND LOAD (WL)
Specifications
OUTLINE However, a bridge shall not be considered to be However, a bridge shall not be considered to be
DESIGN carrying any live load when the wind pressure carrying any live load when the wind pressure at
SPECIFICATIO at deck level exceeds 150kg/m2 as per clause deck level exceeds 150kg/m2 as per clause 2.11.2
NS FOR 2.11.2 of IRS Bridge rule, however as it is a long of IRS Bridge rule, however as it is a long
VIADUCT viaduct therefore there is fair possibility that viaduct therefore there is fair possibility that
once wind pressure exceeds 150kg/m2 train once wind pressure exceeds 150kg/m2 train
may be standing static over viaduct due to may be standing static over viaduct due to
close of operation therefore in case of wind close of operation therefore in case of wind
pressure above 150kg/m2, train will be pressure above 150kg/m2, train will be
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(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.

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considered as static load i.e. no longitudinal considered as static load i.e. no longitudinal
loads or impact loads. loads or impact loads.

41 6.7.5 of Section
6B Outline Vertical Seismic Coefficient Vertical Seismic Coefficient
Design
Specifications The seismic zone factor & time period (of The seismic zone factor & time period (of Vertical
OUTLINE Vertical motion) for calculating vertical seismic motion) for calculating vertical seismic coefficient
DESIGN coefficient shall be considered as per clause shall be considered as per clause 7.4.2 & 9.4.2 of
SPECIFICATIO 7.4.2 & 9.4.2 of IRS seismic code. The Zone IRS seismic code. The Zone factor for calculating
NS FOR factor for calculating the vertical seismic the vertical seismic coefficient will be 2/3*Zone
VIADUCT coefficient will be 2/3*Zone factor i.e. factor i.e. 2/3*0.10=0.067. For Pier & foundations,
2/3*0.16=0.107. For Pier & foundations, while while calculating vertical seismic coefficient R=1
calculating vertical seismic coefficient R=1 shall shall be considered.
be considered.

42 7.1 of Section 6B LOAD COMBINATIONS LOAD COMBINATIONS

Outline Design
Specifications 6) Load combination for Vehicle collision shall 6) Load combination for Vehicle collision shall be
OUTLINE be as per IRC 6 but design of members under as per IRC 6 but design of members under vehicle
DESIGN vehicle collision load combination shall be collision load combination shall be carried out as
SPECIFICATIO carried out as per IRS CBC. per IRS CBC. (only for ULS case)
NS FOR
VIADUCT 7) Load combination 1.0*DL + 1.0*SIDL + 7) Seismic load combination shall be referred
1.5*EQ is to be followed in ULS case. from IRS -Seismic Design code & IRS-CBC code.

8) Load combination 1.5*DL + 1.5*SIDL + 8) Load combination 1.5*DL + 1.5*SIDL +

1.5*EQ is to be followed in ULS case. 1.5*EQ is to be followed in ULS case.

43 12.4 of Section FOUNDATION SYSTEM FOUNDATION SYSTEM

6B Outline Structural Design Structural Design
Design (d) The thickness of the pile cap shall be kept (d) The thickness of the pile cap shall be kept
Specifications minimum 1.5 times diameter of the piles as per minimum 1.5 times diameter of the piles for
OUTLINE
DESIGN IRS 78 multiple-pile group for station (Excluding
SPECIFICATIO Entry-Exit & Foot Over Bridges) & viaduct.
NS FOR
VIADUCT

44 12 of Section 6B 13 CODAL PREFERENCE 14 CODAL PREFERENCE

Outline Additional Parameters (d) Additional Parameters (d)
Design
Slenderness effect shall be considered in both
Specification
ULS and SLS combinations. Since the value of
s additional moments due to slenderness in SLS
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(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.

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OUTLINE DESIGN is not directly given in IRS CBC, the same may
SPECIFICATIONS
be calculated as linear interpolation of SLS Slenderness effect shall be considered as per
FOR
VIADUCT axial load from the ULS axial load. codel provisions. combinations.

45 1.3 of Section 6B 1.3 SITE PARTICULAR 1.3 SITE PARTICULAR

Outline Design
Specifications All three corridors is located at Visakhapatnam All three corridors is located at Visakhapatnam

OUTLINE DESIGN ● Maximum Temperature 36.5 ● Maximum Temperature 45.4 oC

oC (as per Annexure-F of IRC 6) (as per Annexure-F of IRC 6)
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR ELEVATED ● Minimum Temperature 16.3 ● Minimum Temperature 10.5 oC
STATIONS oC (as per Annexure-F of IRC 6) (as per Annexure-F of IRC 6)
● Rainfall season June - ● Rainfall season June - October
October ● Average Rainfall 1118.8mm
● Average Rainfall 2500 ● Seismic Zone II
- 3000mm
● Seismic Zone III

46 2.2 of Section 6B 2.2 DURABILITY 2.2 DURABILITY

Outline Design
Specifications Durability of concrete shall be as per Cl. 8 of IS: Durability of concrete shall be as per Cl. 8 of IS:
456 for Plain & RCC, as per Cl. 8 of IS: 1343 for 456 for Plain & RCC, as per Cl. 8 of IS: 1343 for
OUTLINE DESIGN
SPECIFICATIONS PSC elements and as per IS: 800 for steel PSC elements and as per IS: 800 for steel
FOR ELEVATED
STATIONS structures. structures.
For foundation & pier design, the exposure For foundation & pier design, the exposure
condition is Moderate. condition is Severe.

47 2.7.4 of Section Earthquake Loads (EQ) Earthquake Loads (EQ)

6B Outline
Design Horizontal Seismic Coefficient- The horizontal
Specifications Horizontal Seismic Coefficient- The horizontal seismic design coefficient shall be calculated as
seismic design coefficient shall be calculated per following expression
OUTLINE DESIGN
as per following expression
SPECIFICATIONS Ah = (Z/2) * (I/R) * (Sa/g)
FOR ELEVATED Ah = (Z/2) * (I/R) * (Sa/g) Where,
STATIONS
Where, Ah = horizontal seismic coefficient to be
Ah = horizontal seismic coefficient to be considered in design
considered in design Z = peak ground acceleration or zone
Z = peak ground acceleration or zone factor = 0.10
factor = 0.16 I = importance factor = 1.5
I = importance factor = 1.5
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specified on EPC basis for Phase-1 of Visakhapatnam Metro Rail, at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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R = response modification factor = 5 R = response modification factor = Refer Codel

Sa/g = normalised pseudo spectral provision
acceleration corresponding to relevant
damping of load resisting elements
(pier/columns) depending upon the
fundamental period of vibration T
Damping factor = 5% for RCC structures
Damping factor = 5% for Steel structures

48 2.7.5 of Section Wind Loads (WL) Wind Loads (WL)

6B Outline Wind Loads (longitudinal & transverse) shall Wind Loads (longitudinal & transverse) shall be
be calculated as stated in IS 875: Part 3. Wind calculated as stated in IS 875: Part 3. Wind
Design
loads will be calculated in accordance with IS loads will be calculated in accordance with IS
Specifications 875: Part 3. 875: Part 3.
Design wind speed Vz (m/s) = Design wind speed Vz (m/s) =
OUTLINE DESIGN Vb*K1*K2*K3*K4 Vb*K1*K2*K3*K4
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR ELEVATED Vb (basic wind speed in m/s) = 39m / Vb (basic wind speed in m/s) = 50m /
STATIONS sec (As per NBC) sec (As per NBC)
K1 (risk coefficient) = 1.08 (for 100 years K1 (risk coefficient) = 1.08 (for 100 years
mean probable design life), Table 1 mean probable design life), Table 1
K2 = as per table2 based on terrain category K2 = 1.12as per table2 based on terrain
and structure height category and structure height
K3 (Topography factor) = 1.0, as per K3 (Topography factor) = 1.0, as per
Cl.[Link] Cl.[Link]
K4 = 1.0 for Non cyclonic zone as per K4 = 1.15 for cyclonic zone as per
Cl.6.3.4 Cl.6.3.4
Based on the above, Design wind Based on the above, Design wind
pressure at height z, (Pz) = 0.6 x Vz x Vz Cl. pressure at height z, (Pz) = 0.6 x Vz x Vz Cl. 7.2
7.2 Design wind pressure, Pd = Pz * Kd * Ka * Kc
Design wind pressure, Pd = Pz * Kd * Ka * Kc Kd = wind directionality factor = 0.9 for buildings
Kd = wind directionality factor = 0.9 for Ka = area averaging factor = 0.8 Table 4 (for
buildings contributory area > 100 m2)
Ka = area averaging factor = 0.8 Table 4 (for Kc = combination factor = 0.9
contributory area > 100 m2)
Kc = combination factor = 0.9

49 2.7.5 of Section Modified and Revised Bid Document is

6B Outline attached with Addendum
Construction
Specifications
Approved
Manufactures/Su
ppliers

50 8.1.7 of Section Testing of Piles: Testing of Piles:

6B Outline
Construction (ii) Engineer will decide the locations of (ii) Engineer will decide the locations of
Specifications initial and routine horizontal and vertical initial and routine horizontal and vertical
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(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.

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load test. One no. initial load test is to be load test. One no. initial load test is to be
performed in each km for each diameter performed in each km for each diameter of
of pile being used in viaduct. The pile being used in viaduct. The contractor
contractor shall undertake test piles shall undertake test piles required for initial
required for initial pile load test in the pile load test in the initial stages of work
initial stages of work using the same using the same methodology and
methodology and equipment’s which will equipment’s which will be subsequently
be subsequently used for working piles. used for working piles. These tests shall be
These tests shall be undertaken well in undertaken well in advance of working pile.
advance of working pile. No working pile No working pile would be allowed to
would be allowed to undertaken till initial undertaken till initial satisfactory initial pile
satisfactory initial pile load tests have load tests have been completed. Initial Pile
been completed. Load test no. can be increase or decrease
based on soil strata , pile dia etc.

51. Sub Clause 1.1.6 A. Part-A Commencement Date: D1 (Will be A. Part-A Commencement Date (D1): Shall be
Section 8 PCC notified in the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) Date of Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
Part-A - Contract B. Part-B Commencement Date: Expected to B. Part-B Commencement Date (D2): D2 is the
Data be D2+120 days, but to be intimated Commencement Date for Works to be carried out
separately. in Part B, which is D1+120 days for the purpose
In case of any delay in the date of Contract duration & Key Dates and same shall be
Commencement indicated above, same will be notified through Notice to Proceed by
mutually discussed and agreed upon between Employer/Engineer.
both the parties.
52 Sub Clause Double Decker Flyover of 20.16Km – 720 Double Decker Flyover of 20.16Km – 720 600
1.1.86 Time for Days Days (20 Months) from Commencement date
Completion Complete Metro of 46.23Km & 42Nos Stations of Part B/D2
Section 8 PCC – 910 days Complete Metro of 46.23Km & 42Nos Stations –
Part-A - Contract 910 days (30 Months) from Commencement of
Part A/D1
Data

53 Sub Clause 2.1 90% of the length for the work site shall be 90% of the length for the work site shall be
Time for made available progressively commensurate made available progressively commensurate to
Completion to the Works program within 3 months from the Works program within 3 6 months from the
Section 8 PCC the Commencement date. Commencement date.
Part-A - Contract
Data

54 Sub Clause 14.2 The Employer shall pay on written request by The Employer shall pay on written request by the
Mobilization the Contractor an interest free Mobilization Contractor an interest free Mobilization Advance
Advance Advance up to 5% (five percent) of the up to 5% (five percent) of the Accepted Contract
Accepted Contract Amount (excluding the Amount (excluding the Provisional Sum) payable
Section 8 PCC Provisional Sum) payable in the currencies and in the currencies and proportions in which the
Part-A - Contract proportions in which the Accepted Contract Accepted Contract Amount is payable.
Data Amount is payable.. Mobilization Advance shall be payable in two
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specified on EPC basis for Phase-1 of Visakhapatnam Metro Rail, at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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installament. First installment shall be 5% of
Accpeted Contract amount of Schedule A1
and Second installemnt shall be 5% of
Accpeted Contract amount of Schedule A2
after Notice to Proceed issued by
Employer/Engineer for Part B Scope of works.

55 Sub Clause 1.5 The documents forming the Contract are to be The documents forming the Contract are to be
Section 8 PCC taken as mutually explanatory of one another. taken as mutually explanatory of one another.
Part-B – Special For the purposes of interpretation, the priority of For the purposes of interpretation, the priority of
the documents (shall be in accordance with the the documents (including
Provisions following sequence: addendum/Corrigendum) shall be in
accordance with the following sequence:
(a) the Contract Agreement;
(b) the Letter of Acceptance; (a) the Contract Agreement;
(c) the Letter of Tender; (b) the Letter of Acceptance;
(d) Section-4-Bidding Forms- Pricing Document; (c) the Letter of Tender;
(e) the Particular Conditions – Part A – Contract (d) Section-4-Bidding Forms- Pricing Document;
Data; (e) the Particular Conditions – Part A – Contract
(f) the Particular Conditions– Part B – Special Data;
Provisions; (f) the Particular Conditions– Part B – Special
(g) the General Conditions; Provisions;
(h) the Employer’s Requirements; (g) the General Conditions;
(i) the Drawings; (h) the Employer’s Requirements;
(j) the Contractor’s Proposal including (i) the Drawings;
Addendum/Corrigendum and (j) the Contractor’s Proposal including
(l) all other documents forming part of the Addendum/Corrigendum and
Contract. (l) all other documents forming part of the
Contract.
56 Sub Clause 4.2.3 For Part-A Works: On completion of entire work, the 100%
Return of On completion of entire work, the 100% Performance Security shall be released to the
Performance Security shall be released to the Contractor on substantial completion of entire
Performance
Contractor on substantial completion of entire scope of Part-A works certified by Employer or
Security scope of Part-A works certified by Employer or within period of 12 months from date of
Section 8 PCC within period of 12 months from date of submission of Performance security
Part-B – Special submission of Performance security whichever whichever is later.
Provisions is later.

57 Sub Clause 4.2.3 For Part-B Works: For Part-B Works:

Return of a) On completion of entire work, the 50% On completion of entire work, the 50%
Performance Performance Security shall be released to Performance Security shall be released to the
the Contractor on issue of Taking Over Contractor on issue of Taking Over Certificate/Part
Security Certificate/Part taking Over Certificate by taking Over Certificate by the Engineer, in
Section 8 PCC the Engineer, in accordance with Sub- accordance with Sub-Clause 10.1 and 10.2 of
Part-B – Special Clause 10.1 and 10.2 of these conditions. these conditions.
Provisions b) The Employer shall return the balance 50%
Performance Security to the Contractor
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(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.

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within 21 days after issue of the The Employer shall return the balance 50%
Performance Certificate. Performance Security to the Contractor within 21
days after issue of the Performance Certificate.

58 Clause 8.1 A. Part-A Commencement Date: D - Will be A. Part-A Commencement Date (D1): Shall be
Section 8 PCC notified in the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) Date of Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
Part-B – Special B. Part-B Commencement Date (D2): Shall be
B. Part-B Commencement Date: Expected to be notified through Notice to Proceed by
Provisions Pg.13 D+120 days, but to be intimated separately. Employer/Engineer.
In case of any delay in the date of
Commencement indicated above, same will be
mutually discussed and agreed upon between
both the parties.

59 Clause 13.2 Add the following after point (a)

Section 8 PCC The bonus will be worked out as follows: Bonus The bonus shall be payable on early completion
Part-B – Special of Works w.r.t. original Completion Period as
= A x B x Contract Value x 0.5 follows:
Provisions A = % of Time Savings wrt Original Completion
period Early % Bonus per Month
B = % of Average Price Variation over the completion
in Month
Contract period
1 0.75% of Accepted Contract
Value
2 1.5% of Accepted Contract
Value
3 2.5% of Accepted Contract
Value

Maximum Bonus shall be payable 2.5% of

Accepted Contract Value.

60 Clause 13.7
Section 8 PCC (A) Adjustment Formula: ……………………
Part-B – Special (A) Adjustment Formula: …………………… (B) Period of Work under consideration will mean
(A) Period of Work under consideration will as under:……………………
Provisions mean as under:…………………… (C) Procedure in case of Delay in Availability of
(B) Procedure in case of Delay in Availability of Final RBI Indices…………………..
Final RBI Indices………………….. (D) Adjustment on Account of Price
(C) Adjustment on Account of Price Variation:……………..
Variation:…………….. (E) Price Variation during extended period of
(D) Price Variation during extended period of completion:………….
completion:………….

61 Clause 14.2.1 The Contractor may request for the The Contractor may request for the
Section 8 PCC mobilization advance in two instalments as mobilization advance in two instalments as
under: under:
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specified on EPC basis for Phase-1 of Visakhapatnam Metro Rail, at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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Part-B – Special
Provisions

62 Clause 14.2.1 The Contractor shall have, prior to making a The Contractor shall have, prior to making a
Section 8 PCC request for the first instalment of the request for the first instalment of the mobilization
Part-B – Special mobilization advance, (a) submitted the advance, (a) submitted the Performance
Performance Security in accordance with the Security in accordance with the
Provisions Contract, (b) commenced the mobilization Contract, (b) commenced the mobilization
process as certified by the Engineer, and (c) process as certified by the Engineer, and (c) an
an unconditional and irrevocable bank unconditional and irrevocable bank guarantee (in
guarantee (in the format set out in Form No. 8 the format set out in Form No. 8 of the Contract
of the Contract Forms) from a scheduled bank Forms) from a scheduled bank in India payable
in India payable at Vijayawada to which the at Vijayawada to which the Employer has given
Employer has given its prior approval in its prior approval in writing, for an amount equal
writing, for an amount equal 100% of the 100% of the amount of to the advance
amount of to the advance requested requested payment.
payment.

63 Clause 14.2.1 The Engineer shall process for the Mobilisation The Engineer shall process for the
Section 8 PCC advance after receiving an application for obilisation advance after receiving an
Part-B – Special advance payment as an Interest-free advance application for advance payment as an
and after the Employer receives (i) the Interest-free advance and after the Employer
Provisions Performance Security in accordance with Sub- receives (i) the Performance Security in
Clause 4.2 [Performance Security] and (ii) a accordance with Sub- Clause 4.2
guarantee in amounts and currencies equal to [Performance Security] and (ii) a guarantee in
the advance payment. amounts and currencies equal to the advance
payment.
64 New Format
FORMAT FOR INSURANCE RETY BOND FOR
Section 9
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Contract Forms

Note: If there are any discrepancies among Revised Bid document, Addendum and Original Bid Document,
Revised Bid document shall supersede over the Addendum and Original Bid Document.