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1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Project BackgroundMinistry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways through National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has upgraded the stretch Panagarh – Palsit - Dankuni from Km 517+00 to Km 645+600 (New Chaiange/Km 520.103 to 649.072) of National Highway No.2 in West Bengal to 4 lanes divided carriageway facility through Concessionaires on BOT (Annuity) basis.

The Project is a part of Golden Quadrilateral (G.Q.) connecting high-density metro corridors of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. NH-2 is the link between Delhi and Kolkata, amongst other linkages, it traverses through five states namely Delhi, Hariyna, Utter Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. The NH-2 connects number of major urban conglomerates on its way like Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Dhanbad, Durgapur and Howrah.

The Concessionaires have completed the construction work and the project facility is open to traffic. The Concessionaire has the responsibility to maintain the project highway during the concession period to comply with standards and specifications spelled out in the concession agreement.

1.2 ConcessionaireThe project stretch under the Annuity Approach on BOT basis has been split in two sections. The details of stretch and Concessionaires are as given in Table 1.1 below.

The Concessionaire site office address for Operation and Maintenance is: M/s Mapex Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd & M/s Emas Expressway Pvt. Ltd, Mosagram, Ajhapur (Highway), Burdwan, West Bengal, PIN-713 401.




1.3 Project Features

1.3.1 TopographyThe Project Road is passing through the area of Ganges Plateau through plain terrain. The road is crisscrossed by a number of cross drainage works.

The temperature in the project area varies from 10o C to 40o C. The average annual rainfall in Burdwan District is 1470mm and in Hooghly District. 1621 mm. The range of relative humidity varies from a minimum of 8 % to a maximum of 23 %.

The project location map is given in Fig. 1.1

Table 1.1 Project Stretch DetailsS. No.

Project Stretch

Length

(Km)

Name of Concessionai

re

Date of Commerci

al Operation

AnnuityPaymen

ts

Concession

period

1 Panagarh (Km

517.000) to Palsit

(Km. 581.457)

New chain

ages Km. 520.103

to 584.929

64.457 M/s Mapex Infrastructure

Pvt. Ltd

09.06.2005 30 Annuity payments of Rs

555 million

each on 21st June and 21st

Dec. of each year from

2005 to 2019

17 years and 6

months (ending on Dec

20,2019)

2 Palsit (Km.

581.457) to

Dankuni (Km.

645.60(Durgapu

r Expressw

ay)

64.143 M/s Emas Expressway

Pvt. Ltd

20.06.2005 30 Annuity payments of Rs 399.98 million

each on 27th

August and 27th

Feb of

17years and 4

months (ending on Feb.

26, 2020)




New chain

ages Km. 584.929

to 649.072

each year from

2005 to 2020

Total 128.600Ne

w Lengt

h 128.9

69



UNIHORN INDIA PVT. LTD. UNIHORN INDIA PVT. LTD.

Figure 1.1 – Project Location Map

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF 4-LANE DIVIDED CARRIAGEWAY OF PANAGARH-CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF 4-LANE DIVIDED CARRIAGEWAY OF PANAGARH-PALSIT-DANKUNI SECTION FROM CH/ KM. 520.103 TO CH/KM 649.072 (NEW CH.) OF NH-2 INPALSIT-DANKUNI SECTION FROM CH/ KM. 520.103 TO CH/KM 649.072 (NEW CH.) OF NH-2 IN WEST BANGAL WEST BANGAL

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1.3.2 Salient Features The salient features of project road are given in Table 1.2 below

Table 1.2 Salient Details

Description Panagarh To Palsit km 517+000 to 581+ 457

New Chainage/Km520.103 to 584.929

Palsit To Dankuni km 581+457 to

645+600New Chainage/Km

584.929 to 649.072Road Length 64.457 km

(New chainages 64.826 km)64.143 km

(New chainages 64.143)

Road of Way (ROW) Generally 45m to 60m Generally 90mCarriageway Duel Duel

Terrain Plain PlainRoad Width

- Main carriageway- Median width- Median side edge strip- Paved Shoulder- Unpaved Both side

7.0 m4.5m

0.25 m1.5m

2.0 m (Earthen Shoulder.)

7.0 m12.0m0.25 m1.5m

2.0 m (Hard shoulder.)

Service Road Bituminous pavement 3.75mtr and 1.5mtr wide shoulder on both sides.

Bituminous pavement 3.75mtr and 1.5m wide shoulder on

both sidesPavement Composition

a. New Construction at Left side

Carriageway

BCDBMWMMGSB

50 mm130 mm250 mm250 mm

50 mm130 mm250 mm250 mm

b. In over lay Portion Right side carriage

wayBC 50 mm 50 mm

DBM 100 mm 100 mmGraded Inter section Two

i. Km 576+346ii Km 582+576

Sixi. Km 585+370ii. Km.589.411


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584.929 to 649.072iii. Km,615.476iv. Km.634.400v. Km.646.962vi. Km.648.527


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584.929 to 649.072Toll Plazas One (Palsit toll Plaza at

Km.586.076)One (Dankuni toll

Plaza at Km.646.376)Over Pass - Km.632.066

ROB One at Km 581+718 Km 632+960Fly Over Km 584.633 i. Km.591.910

ii. Km.598.3770iii. Km.606.005iv. Km.617.500v. Km.638.350

Underpass

Underpass

13 nos.i) Km 527.330,ii) Km 543.031,iii) Km 543.871,iv) Km 551.061,

v) Km 552.558,vi) Km 556.004,vii) Km562.592viii) Km563.329,ix) Km 564.20

x) Km 573.071,xi) Km 578.424,xii) Km 579.188,xiii) Km 579.655,

10 nos.i) Km

595.235,ii) Km

597.604,iii) Km

601.146,iv) Km

603.778,v) Km 611.61

vi) Km 620.036,

vii) Km 624.908,

viii) Km 630.045,

ix) Km 630.893,

x) Km 636.830

Cattle Crossing Km 637.413 Km 639.551Minor Bridges Five

Culverts 69Canal Minor Bridge - Km 623+509

Ancillary Facilities(i) Integrated way side

amenities complex One at Km 528.300One at Km

621.025 RHS

(ii).Truck Lay Byes Two at Km 558.096 andKm 577.871

Two at Km 595.695

Km 640.140

(iii).Bus bay 19 nos.Left side:

Km 532+953 ,Km 534+396,Km 536+421,Km 539+746,Km 546+750,Km 548+266,


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584.929 to 649.072Km 552+936,Km 555+296,Km 570+561,Km 576+696,Km 582+624 (Total 11 Nos.)

Bus bay 8 nos. Right side:Km 523+703,

Km 533 +996, Km 540+201, Km 546+206,

Km 547+641, Km 555+546, Km 570+20,

Km 576+546


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1.4 Appointment of Independent Engineer (IE)As per terms of the Concession Agreement, an Independent Engineer has to be appointed for supervision during operation and maintenance period. UNIHORN India Pvt. Ltd. have been appointed as Independent Consultant on the basis of National Competitive Bidding The letter of award was issued by NHAI on 03-09-2013 vide their letter No. no NHAI/15019/1/2004/CGM (Tech)/VOL-II/173/43204 Dated 03-09-2013. The agreement was signed on 30-09-2013. The contract is initially for 2 Years with the Date of Commencement as 19-10-2013

The Consultant has commenced the services. The address for communication is :

Registered Office : Site Office UNIHORN INDIA PVT. LTD.IRIS Tech Park, Unit No. 404, 4th Floor, Sec-48,Sohna Road, Gurgaon-122018, HaryanaTel.: 124-4518800-49Fax: 124-4518832Email: [email protected] Site: www.unihornindia.com

UNIHORN INDIA PVT. LTD.C/o Bankim Timber Works(Amar Swapna)Opposite Jaguar Shop,Near Purvasha Bus Terminal,Alisha, G. T. Road, Post-Joteram,Burdwan-713101, West BengalMob: 9415229633Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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2 TERMS OF REFERENCE OF INDEPENDENT ENGINEER

2.1 ObjectiveThe main objective of the assignment is comprehensive supervision of the operation and maintenance activities carried out by the Concessionaire to ensure complete compliance with respect to technical specifications and various stipulations contained in the Concession Agreement with high standard of quality assurance in supervision of O & M works.

The Independent Engineer is expected to play a positive and independent role in discharging its functions, there by facilitating the smooth operation and maintenance of the project. Broadly the role of IE is to: The objective of this consultancy is:

Independently review , monitor and where required by the agreement , to approve activities associated with operation and maintenance of the Project Facilities to ensure compliance with the Concessionaire with the O&M requirements set out in schedule ‘I’ of Concessionaire Agreement

Report to the parties on the various Technical and Financial aspects of the project based on inspections, site visits and tests.

Assist the parties in arriving at an amicable settlement of disputes should the need arise, and.

Review matter related to safety and traffic management measures adopted by the Concessionaire for the project.

2.2 Scope of ServicesThe services of Consultant w.r.t. Project Highway shall include but not be limited to the operation and maintenance of the following.

Road work. Fee Collection system including buildings and related structures. Hardware and software Communication systems. Administration and Maintenance Depots. Rest Area and Fuel and Service facilities Lighting system Interchanges Bridges Service Roads Lay byes, Bus bays Traffic safety, Landscaping, arboriculture and other Project Facilities

The Concession Agreement envisages appointment of [Independent Consultant] IC by the NHAI. The IC shall, in principle, be responsible for review of operation and maintenance activities, Affirmation of all certifications done by the Concessionaire, etc. The IC shall not be involved in day-to-day implementation or operations of the project.


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The responsibilities of the IE shall also include the following:

To monitor, in accordance with Good Industry Practice, the operations and maintenance activities undertaken by the Concessionaire so as to ensure compliance with the O&M requirements.

To review the O&M Plans submitted by the Concessionaire from time to time and assist the Concessionaire in finalizing the same

Monitor Operation & Maintenance activities (including maintenance of equipment, standards of service, traffic management, safety and environmental issues) and the overall quality of O&M activities so as to ensure compliance by the Concessionaire with the O&M Requirements, O&M Plan and O&M Manual:

Periodically review the O&M Manual for adequacy: Inspect the Project Facilities at least once a month and as and when

exigencies require ascertaining conformity with Project requirements: Review and ascertain the cost variation arising as a result of Change in

Law and / or Change in Scope and determine the Additional Cost: Undertake a quarterly review of the various records and registers to be

maintained by the Concessionaire (including the records relating to complaints and accidents) and suggest suitable remedial measures / procedures, where necessary.

Review the accident record on the project highway and suggest remedial measures.

In the event of Emergency, the Independent Engineer shall assist the Concessionaire in dealing with the same and if necessary require or permit, as the case may be, the Concessionaire to take such appropriate steps or measures including where necessary decommissioning of any project Facilities.

3 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 GeneralThe O & M requirements are set out in Schedule `I~ of Concession Agreement Concessionaire shall ensure that during concession period the project facilities are maintained to be the standards and specifications set out therein. The concessionaire shall further ensure that:

The project facilities are kept free from undue detonation and undue wear

Applicable and adequate safety measures are taken Minimum delay is caused to users of the project facilities Adverse effects on the environment and to the owners and occupiers

of the prosperity and /or land in the vicinity of the project facilities, due to any of its actions is minimized

Any situation which has arisen or likely to arise on account of any accident or other emergency is responded to as quickly as possible and its adverse effects controlled/minimized

Disturbance or damage or destruction to property of third party by operations of the project facility is controlled/minimized


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Members of the public times are treated with due courtesy and consideration by its employees/agents

Users are provided with adequate information and forewarned of any event or any other matter affecting the project facilities to enable them to control/minimize any adverse consequences by such event or matter

A complaint register to record grievances of any member of the public in relation to the operations and maintenance of the project facilities is dully maintained

Traffic data and data relating to the O&M of the project facilities are collected

All materials used in the maintenance, repair and replacement of any kind of the project facilities shall meet the design requirements/ standards prescribed in the DPR

The personnel assigned by the Concessionaire have the requisite qualifications and experience and are given the training necessary to enable the Concessionaire meet the O&M requirements.

3.2 Operation & Maintenance Manual and O&M PlansThe Concessionaire shall finalize the O&M Manual and O&M Plans. The O&M plan is required to be submitted six weeks prior to the anniversary of COD each year.

3.3 Maintenance RequirementsAll the road work and pavement contained in the project Facilities (including those in the ancillary facilities) during operation period shall be maintained in traffic worthy condition as per intervention levels 1 and 2 provided in the Table 1-2 of Concession Agreement for various maintenance activities.

Maintenance Activities shall comprise of Routine Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Emergency Maintenance Other Maintenance Works

3.3.1 Routine Maintenance(a) In order to ensure smooth and uninterrupted flow of traffic during

normal operating conditions for all 24 hours of a day, routine maintenance of the Project Facilities shall include but not be limited to.

prompt repairs of potholes, electrical items, concrete joints, drains lane marking, lighting and signage; patching, re-granular shoulders to designed standard, making good the deficiency of material on the shoulder ,drain cleaning, repairing of signs, road marking, carrying out repairs to pavement crack by sealing;

replacement of equipment/consumables, horticultural maintenance and repairs to equipment, pavements, bridges, structures and other civil work which are part of the Project/Project Facilities.


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Maintenance of the approach road to and underpass, overpasses and drainages within the Project Site in accordance with Good Industry Practice.

Keeping the Project Site/Project Facilities in a clean, tidy and orderly condition free of litter and debris and taking all practical measures to pavement damage to the Project Facilities or any other property on or near the Project Site. Removing and disposing of in accordance with all Applicable Laws and Applicable Permits. All rubbish, debris, est. including any and all equipment, supplies, materials and wastes brought or produced by the Concessionaire/Contractor on the Project Site;

Undertake maintenance works in accordance with the O & M Plan and O & M Manual

Preventing, with the assistance of the concerned law enforcement agencies where necessary, any unauthorized entry to and exit from and any encroachments including any encroachments on the ROW/Project site.

Taking all reasonable measures for the safety of all the workmen, material, supplies and equipment brought to the project site

(b) For routine maintenance work, the Concessionaire shall generally follow the operational and performance criteria specified in the respective IRC/MOR & H standards and specifications for each of the performance indicator covered under pavement condition survey, roughness and BBD deflections.

(c) The Concessionaire shall regularly carry out the necessary preventive maintenance activities for the Project Facilities to ensure adherence to the Design Requirements/construction requirements throughout the Concession Period.

(d) Asset Management Deliverables and Tolerance Criteria as given in Appendix 1.1 of Concession Agreement.

(e)Road Engineers have been assigned to identify and out necessary repair / replacement work.

3.3.2 Periodic MaintenanceTo be carried out during the end of 5th ,10th and 15th year from COD in respect of Panagarh-Palsit section and 5th, 10th, 15th, year from the COD in respect of Palsit- Dankuni Section as per CA.

3.3.3 Strengthening/RehabilitationThis activity is to be carried out at the end of 10th year from COD in respect of Panagarh-Palsit section only.

3.3.4 Emergency Response Protocol (ERP)Emergency Response Protocol (ERP) shall be developed by Concessionaire in consultation with the local police, hospital/ ambulance services, fire department and other authority/support personnel and the Independent Engineer.

ERP shall set out steps to be taken and measures to be adopted by the Concessionaire in responding to dealing with emergency including those situations related to vehicle accidents involving personal injuries, property damage and force majeure etc. as detailed in the Concession Agreement


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3.3.5 Other Maintenance WorksIt involves maintaining the following facilities as per Concession Agreement.(a) Illumination (b) Highway Sign & Road Markings(c) Landscaping (d) Safety Barriers and Pedestrians Guard Rail(e) PIU Complex, Maintenance Yard and wayside amenities-Service

Area(f) Truck Lay byes and Bus Bays(g) Road Furniture

3.4 Safety & Traffic Management Operations

3.4.1 SafetyThe Concessionaire shall implement a safety Management Programme in line with relevant MOST & IRC guidelines as set out in the O & M Manual

3.4.2 Traffic Management Traffic management shall be under taken during Maintenance Activities in consultation with IE as per the site conditions. A traffic Management Plan for planned scheduled O & M activities shall be prepared in consultation with IE with all the requirements spelled in CA.

The Corridor Control Plan shall envisage regular 24 hours patrol/surveillance of the ROW in the Project/Project Facilities shall be required to monitor, report and take actions against activities, such as, encroachments, unauthorized construction of road or entrance connections, structures, interference with drainage system etc, within 150 m of the highway corridor. Surveillance also includes traffic operation and management of the accidents and other incidents. This plan shall be developed in consultation with local administration and IE and shall form part of O & M Manual.

For safety among others a Traffic Safety Office is to be nominated by the Concessionaire.

3.5. Inspection

Inspections of various items of Project Highway and other facilities have been classified as below and related relative frequencies have been spelt out in Concession Agreement.

a) Visual inspections b) Close inspection c) Through inspection

The frequency of inspection can be suitably revised in consultation with IE if the situation so warrants

3.6 Reporting requirements


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The Concessionaire shall make available to the IE/NHAI, a monthly report containing the following minimum information within 5 days of the end of each calendar month

(a) Inspections undertaken by the Concessionaire during the month and action taken/proposed thereafter(i) Details of all reports submitted to IE during the month(ii) O & M inspection compliance report(iii) Maintenance activities undertaken during the month ended.(iv) Details of any emergency and action taken

3.7 Operational and Maintenance Manual

The O & M Manual prepared by the Concessionaire in consultation with IE shall set out the operations and maintenance standards and details of O & M activities to be undertaken so that the project facility at all times conform to design requirements/specifications set out in the DPR. The Manual shall include without limitation the following:

Organization structure with responsibilities of key personnel Traffic management plan including the corridor control plan. Safety Management Programme including the emergency response

protocol Inspection procedure Maintenance invention levels. Asset management project deliverables and tolerance criteria. Environment management plan Maintenance Programme. Management information system. Report formats.

3.8 MiscellaneousThe Concessionaire shall:

Maintain an inventory of all items comprised in the project facilities (The Inventory) in a format to be developed in consultation with IE. This shall be updated throughout the concession period

Take responsible steps to facilitate the transit of Abnormal Indivisible Loads along the project facilities

Responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance and removal of any equipment belonging to third parties.

4 INDEPENDENT ENGINEER’S ORGANIZATION

4.1 Line of Communication between Entities.

Client

National Highway Authority


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4.2 Consultant’s Team:The contract envisages deployment of following personnel for the services.

Key Personnel of Consultant:

ConcessionaireSection Panagarh - Palsit

M/s MAPEX Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

Independent Engineer

Unihorn India Pvt. Ltd.

Concessionaire

Section Palsit - Dankuni

M/s EMAS Expressway Pvt. Ltd.


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Sl. No. Position Man Months

1 Team Leader cum Senior Highway Engineer 24

2 Highway Engineer 243 Senior Pavement Specialist 24 Senior Bridge Design Engineer 25 Bridge/Structure Engineer 86 Road Safety Expert 47 Senior Quality cum Material

Engineer 88 Legal Expert 2

Sub Total 74


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Sub Professional:

Sl. No. Position Man Months1 Assistant Highway Engineer 242 Assistant Bridge Engineer 123 Asst. Quality cum Material

Engineer 12

Sub Total 48

GRAND TOTAL 74+48=122


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Sub Support Staff:

Sl. No. Position Man Months1 Secretary cum Computer

Operator 242 Manager cum Accountant 243 Photocopy Machine Operator 244 Office Boy 245 Watch Man /Night Guard 24

TOTAL 120

4.3 Team MobilizationThe key professionals and other support staff for the construction are being deployed as per the actual requirement in consultation with client. The following personnel have been mobilized. A. Key Personnel of Consultant:Team Leader : Mr. V.K.Shrivastava

from 19.10.2013

Highway Engineer : Mr. Durgesh Kumar from 09.04.2014

B. Sub Professional:Assistant Highway Engineer : Mr. H. S. Chowdhury

from 10.12.2013 Assistant Quality cum Material Engineer: Mr. Manoj Kumar

Sinha from 07.12.2013

C. Sub Support Staff:Secretary cum Computer Operator : Mr. Vishal Kumar Sinha Manager cum Accountant : Mr. Sudip DasPhotocopy Operator : Mr. Pawan Kumar

Sinha/ Mr. Sandip Das

Office Boy : Mr. Sanjay Show


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Night Watch Man : Mr. Mohan/ Mr. Chirnjit Das

5. Project Operation and Maintenance Activities 5.1 Staff Deployment

Sl. No.

Designation Name Staff Months

InputDuring Month

April’2014

InputDuring Month May’20

14

InputDuring Month June’20

14

Total Input

till date

1

Team Leader cum Senior Highway Engineer

Mr. Vijay Kumar Shrivastava 24 1.000 1.000 1.000 8.032

2Senior Pavement Specialist

N. Dharmarajan 02 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

3Senior Bridge Design Engineer

Om Dubey02 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

4Highway Engineer

Ram Kumar/ Durgesh Kumar

24 0.733 1.000 1.000 2.733

5.Bridge/Structural Engineer

Anil Kumar Singh 08 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

6. Road Safety Expert

Prf. M. N. Sreehari 04 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

7.Sr. Quality cum Material Expert

Asit Kumar Sarkar 08 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

8. Legal Expert G. Unnikrishnan 02 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

TOTAL 74 1.733 2.000 2.000 10.755


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Technical Support Staff Deployment

Sl. No.


InputDuring Month

April’2014


14


14

Total Input

till date

1Asst. Highway Engineer

Mr. H. S. Chowdhury 24 1.000 1.000 1.000 6.710

2 Asst. Bridge Engineer

TBN 12 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

3Asst. Quality cum Material Engineer

Manoj Kumar Sinha 12 1.000 1.000 1.000 6.806

TOTAL 48 2.000 2.000 2.000 13.516


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NON-Technical Support Staff Deployment

Sl. No.


InputDuring Month

April’2014


14


14

Total Input

till date

1Secretary cum Computer Operator

Vishal Kumar Sinha 24 1.000 1.000 1.000 8.000

2 Manager cum Accountant

Sudip Das 24 1.000 1.000 1.000 8.419

3Photocopy Machine Operator

Pawan Kumar Sinha/ Sandip Das

24 1.000 1.000 1.000 8.000

4 Office Boy Sanjay Show 24 1.000 1.000 1.000 8.333

5 Watch Man / Night Guard

Mohan/ Chirnjit Das 24 1.000 1.000 1.000 8.333

TOTAL 120 0.000 5.000 5.000 5


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5.2 Maintenance Activities

5.2.1. Routine and Other Maintenance Activities The Concessionaire has been found lacking in maintaining certain routine maintenance items like rectification of ruts, cracks, pot holes, damaged shoulder, drainage road cleanness, inadequate plantation in median and ROW, deficient road marking, missing hectometer stones, encroachments, unauthorized parking, unauthorized access, unauthorized dumping, inadequate informatory and caution signs, poor illumination, broken cattle mesh guard, damaged crash barrier etc. All these shortcomings have been pointed to the Concessionaire in in our different letter.

Periodic MaintenanceThe Concessionaire is ready for 10th Year Periodic Maintenance in both Panagarh-Palsit and Palsit-Dankuni Section of NH-2. They have already installed HMP at Panagarh, KM 519 & Palsit KM 582, respectively.

5.2.3. Emergency Response Protocol (ERP)

This has been developed by the Concessionaire (comments on concessionaire MPR attached on Annexure II A&B)

5.3 Safety & Traffic Management OperationsThe Concessionaire has submitted a Safety Management Programme in line with relevant MORT&H and IRC guidelines and as per approved O&M Manual.

5.4 InspectionVisual, close and through inspections are to be undertaken by the Concessionaire as per the approved programme. In the monthly report submitted by the Concessionaire in the month of April, May&June’2014, he has not made available the Inspections undertaken by the Concessionaire and action taken/proposed thereafter, details of all reports submitted to IE, O&M inspection compliance report, all maintenance activities undertaken and details of any emergency and action taken.

A start up meeting with the representative of the Concessionaire was held on 18th November 2013 at Concessionaire registered office Kolkata, West Bengal. A progress review meeting held on 6.05.2014 at Palsit PIU in presence of PD (PIU) DGP, MD (Unihorn), & GM of Concessionaire.

Lots of interaction has taken place with the Concessionaire when the importance of submission of following reports was stressed upon: Organization structure of Concessionaire with arrangement of man

power development, details of staff qualification and experience. Inventory of all operation and Maintenance activities Monthly Environment Report Expense of way side amenities operation and maintenance Monthly Progress report in the first week of next month Demarcation of identified road distress spots on the project road


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Report on source of material and mix design for approval

Following Meeting and Inspection were made during the Month of April’20142014.04.01- Site visit (Palsit to Dankuni Section) O&M work inspection by H.E2014.04.03- Site visit (Panagarh to Palsit Section) O&M work inspection by AHE2014.04.04- Site visit (Panagarh to Palsit Section) O&M work inspection by AHE2014.04.05- Site visit (Palsit to Dankuni Section) O&M work inspection by H.E2014.04.07- Site visit (Palsit to Dankuni Section) O&M work inspection by H.E2014.04.08- Site visit (Palsit to Dankuni Section) O&M work inspection by H.E2014.04.09- Site visit (Palsit to Dankuni Section) O&M work inspection by H.E2014.04.10- Site visit (Palsit to Dankuni Section) O&M work inspection by H.E2014.04.18- Site visit (Panagarh to Palsit Section) O&M work inspection by AHE2014.04.21- Site visit (Panagarh to Palsit Section) O&M work inspection by AHE 2014.04.26- Site visit (Palsit to Dankuni Section) O&M work inspection by H.E

Following Meeting and Inspection were made during the Month of May’20142014.05.01-Site visit (Palsit to Dankuni Section) O&M work inspection by H.E2014.05.2- Site visit (Palsit to Dankuni Section) O&M work inspection by H.E2014.05.4- Site visit (Palsit to Dankuni Section) O&M work inspection by H.E2014.05.5- Durgapur Expressway Section O&M work inspection by H.E2014.05.06-Site visit Panagarh to Palsit Section with General Manager, PD, NHAI & Team Leader.2014.05.07- Progress review meeting with PD, (NHAI), MD (Unihorn), GM (MAPEX&EMAS) at Palsit PIU.2014.05.19- Site visit (Panagarh to Palsit Section) O&M work inspection by AHE2014.05.20- Site visit (Panagarh to Palsit Section) O&M work inspection by AHE2014.05.23- Site visit (Panagarh to Palsit Section) O&M work inspection by AHE2014.05.28- Site visit (Panagarh to Palsit Section) O&M work inspection by AHE2014.05.30- Panagarh to Palsit & Durgapur Expressway Section O&M work inspection by AHE & H.E


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Following Meeting and Inspection were made during the Month of June’20142014.06.09- Panagarh to Palsit Section O&M work inspection by AHE2014.06.11- Site visit Panagarh to Palsit Section inspection by PD NHAI, GM (MAPEX&EMAS) & AHE2014.06.13-Site visit (Palsit to Dankuni Section) O&M work inspection by H.E2014.06.19- Site visit (Palsit to Dankuni Section) O&M work inspection by H.E2014.06.24- Site meeting with PD, (NHAI), GM (MAPEX&EMAS) & AHE2014.06.26- Site visit (Palsit to Dankuni Section) O&M work inspection H.E 2014.06.29- Site visit (Palsit to Dankuni Section) O&M work inspection by H.E

5.5 Operational and Maintenance Manual

A copy of the O & M Manual has been received from the Concessionaire. This is being scrutinized and necessary report shall be follow.

5.6 Financial Progress

For Mapex Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd1. 18th Annuity along with O&M Cost COS Recommended for release on NHAI/RO-KOL/001/2013/11/47/2210, dated 16.12.2013.2. 19th Annuity along with O&M Cost COS Recommended for release on NHAI/RO-KOL/001/2013/11/47/1050, dated 17.06.2014.

For Emas Expressway Pvt. Ltd1. 18th Annuity along with O&M Cost COS Recommended for release on NHAI/ RO/KOL/001/2014/11/47/315, dated 22.02.2014.2. 19th Annuity along with O&M Cost COS Recommended for due payment on 26.08.2014.

5.7 Cost VariationNo claim for any extra item or variation has either been received from the Concessionaire.

5.8 Permit and ClearancesNecessary permits for quarries and clearances are yet to be submitted by the Concessionaire.

5.9 Work Plan


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Total work plan comprising details work Programme, methodology, job mix formula, for 10th Year renewal course submitted by the Concessionaire for both Section of NH-2. But there is no Programme for surfacing course in service road of Durgapur Expressway Section. Concessionaire want to use VG-30 for overlaying in both the section but as per IRC-37, 2012 with respect to traffic intensity VG-40 should be use. Intimated to Concessionaire vide letter no UNIHORN/NHAI/NH-2/O&M/IC-3/2014/156 date 14.03.2014. During progress review meeting it has been finalized choice of binder is depends upon the Concessionaire.

5.10 Lane Availability100% lane availability has been noticed during the month of April’2014100% lane availability has been noticed during the month of May’2014100 % lane availability has been noticed during the month of June’2014

5.11 Tests

For Mapex Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd1. Post Monsoon Bump Integrator Test conducted from 23.05.2014 to 07.06.2014

For Emas Expressway Pvt. Ltd1. Post Monsoon Bump Integrator Test conducted from 9.06.2014 to 21.06.2014.

5.12 Review of material Sources of and Mix designsThe Concessionaire had already submitted the Mix Design along with Methodology for Kerb Raising activities for Panagarh-Palsit Section in the Month of DEC’2013 and this was approved by TL vide his letter number Unihorn/NHAI/NH-2/O&M/IC-3/2014/80 dated 23.01.2014

6. HIGHWAY MANAGEMENT

6.1 Highway Asset Management


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6.1.1 Highway DescriptionThe details of project highway under operation and maintenance are as follows

1. Panagarh (Km 517.000) to Palsit (Km. 581.457)New chainages Km. 520.103 to 584.929

Name NumberTotal Length

under Maintenance

(Km.)New Chainage

National Highway NH-2 64.457

Km 520.103 to Km 584.929

2. Palsit (Km. 581.457) to Dankuni (Km. 645.600) (Durgapur Expressway)New chainages Km. 584.929 to 649.072

Name NumberTotal Length

under Maintenance

(Km.)

New Chainage

National Highway NH-2 64.143

Km 584.929 to Km 649.072

6.1.2 Right of Way

The ROW generally varies from 45 m to 60 m is of the order of 90m in respect of Panagarh-Palsit Section and about 90 m in respect of Palsit-Dankuni Section. Exact details are awaited from the Concessionaire


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6.1.3 Other Features

The details of other features like pavement width, median width, pavement surface type, shoulder type and width, junctions, intersections, , service roads, way side amenities etc are the same as given in Para 1.3bridges, culverts, ROB/RUB, underpasses, road side drain.

6.1.4 Road Signage’s and Markings

Road signage’s and markings are either not available or not maintained in few cases.

6.1.5 PlantationThe road side plantation as well as median plantation is considered adequate. The Concessionaire has been carrying out with plantation at damage/missing spots for both the section .Details plantation report prepared by IE and submitted to the PD office by letter no- UNIHORN/NHAI/NH-2/O&M/IC-1/2014/115 dated 14.02.2014

6.1.6 Details of Retail OutletsThese are being complied and shall be reported in the next report

6.2 Details of Proposal sent to NHAI

No proposal for any kind of extra/additional work has so far been received from the Concessionaire

6.3 Details of NCR`s IssuedNo NCR has been issued so far.

6.4 Review of Accidents and Remedial Measures

The Concessionaire has included a list of monthly accidents in his Monthly Report of April’2014, May’2014 & June’2014. No suggestion for any kind of remedial measures has so far been projected. The majority of the accidents are due to over speeding of vehicles.

6.5 Review of Encroachment Details

The Concessionaire has included a list of monthly encroachments in his Monthly Report of April’2014, May’2014 & June’2014.


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6.6 Review of Unauthorized Access

The Concessionaire has included a list of unauthorized access cases in his Monthly Report of April’2014, May’2014 & June’2014.

6.7 Breach of Obligations

No such instance of breach of obligation has so far come to our notice.

6.8 Inadequate Man Months of Pavement Expert

Only two man months have been allotted for the pavement expert for the full period of Consultancy which is considered as highly inadequate. A case for enhancement of man months of pavement expert by additional 5 months.

7. SUMMARY FINDINGS

7.1 Standard of Services

The standard of services of operation and maintenance is generally satisfactory.

7.2 Details of Slippages and Remedial Measures

There are certain persistent slippages for which the Concessionaire has been asked to attend from time to time.

8. ANNEXURE

9. PHOTOGRAPHS

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF 4-LANE DIVIDED CARRIAGEWAY CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF 4-LANE DIVIDED CARRIAGEWAY OF PANAGARH-PALSIT-DANKUNI SECTION FROM CH/ KM. 520.103 TO CH/KM 649.072 (NEW CH.) OF OF PANAGARH-PALSIT-DANKUNI SECTION FROM CH/ KM. 520.103 TO CH/KM 649.072 (NEW CH.) OF NH-2 IN WEST BANGAL NH-2 IN WEST BANGAL

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M - Median Concrete Drain Repair KM 561+600,

Shoulder Making KM 589.700 LHS

RIME MINISTER GANTRY STRUCTURE REMOVING AT KM 559+500


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BC OVERLAYING AT GURAP INTERCHANGE, RAMP-B, KM 606+006

PRIME MINISTER GANTRY STRUCTURE REMOVING AT KM 559+500

AFTER KERB RAISING PAINTING IN PROGRESS KM 520+350, M RHS


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