OFFICE MEMORANDUMNO. DG/MAN/ 345

ISSUED BY AUTHORITY OF DIRECTOR GENERAL, CPWD

NIRMAN BHA VAN, NEW DELHI DATED: 29.03.2017

Sub:- Modification in CPWD Works Manual 2014-

Modification in CPWD Works Manual is hereby made as per following:-51.No.

Existing Provision Modified Provision

1. Para 27.2 Special condition for Steel1. "The contractor shall procure TMT bars of

Fe415jFe415DjFe500jFe500DjFe550jFe550D grade (the grade to procured is to be specified)from primary steel producers such as SAIL, TataSteel Ltd.,RINL, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. andJSW Steel Ltd. or any other producer asapproved by CPWDwho are using iron ore asthe basic raw material/input and having crudesteel capacity of 2.0 Million tonnes per annumand above.

In case of non-availability of steel from primary producers theNIT approving authority may permit use of TMTreinforcement bars procured from steel producers havingIntegrated Steel Plants (ISPs) using iron ore as the basicraw material for production of crude steel which is furtherrolled into finished shap_es in-house having crude steel

27.2 Special conditions for steel reinforcement bars(1) The CPWDjContractor shall procure TMT bars of variousgrades from the manufacturers listed in the list of IPe Kolkatahaving valid BIS license for IS: 1786-2008.

(2) The contractor shall have to obtain and furnish test certificates tothe Engineer-in-charge in respect of all supplies of steel brought byhim to the site of work.(3) Samples shall also be taken and got tested by the Engineer-in-Charge as per the provisions in this regard in relevant BIS codes. Incase the test results indicate that the steel arranged by the contractordoes not conform to the specifications. the same shall stand rejected.and it shall be removed from the site of work by the contractor at hiscost within a week time or written orders from the Engineer-in-Charge to do so.

(4) The steel reinforcement bars shall be brought to the site in bulksupply of 10 tonnes or more. or as decided by the Engineer-in-

capacity of 0.5 Million tonne per annum and more. Aseparate list of producers for this category shall beapproved by the ADG concerned for their sub region underintimation to the Directorate, CPWD/CE, CSQ.In case of non-availability of steel from Primary Producers aswell as ISPs then the NIT approving authority may also permituse of TMT reinforcement bars procured from secondaryproducers. In such cases following conditions are to bestipulated in the NIT by NIT approving authority.(a) The grade of the steel such as Fe 415/Fe 415 D/ Fe 500/Fe500 D/Fe 550/Fe 550 D or other grade to be procured is to bespecified as per BIS 1786-2008.(b) The secondary producers must have valid BIS license toproduce HSD bars conforming to IS 1786 : 2008. In addition toBIS license, the secondary producer must have valid licensefrom either of the firms Tempcore, Thermex, Evcon Turbo &Turbo Quench to produce TMT Bars.(c) The TMT bars procured from Primary Producers and ISPsshall conform to manufacture's specifications.(d) The TMT bars procured from secondary producers shallconform to the specifications as laid by Tempcore, Thermex,Evcon Turbo & Turbo Quench as the case may be.(e) TMT bars procured either from Primary Producers, ISPs orsecondary producers, theSpecifications shall meet the provisions of IS 1786:2008pertaining to Fe 415/Fe 415 D/ Fe500/Fe 500 D/Fe 550/Fe550 D or other grade of steel as specified in the tender (whilepreparing NIT the grade of the steel to be specified)(2) The contractor shall have to obtain and furnish testcertificates to the Engineer-in-charge in respect of all suppliesof steel brought by him to the site of work.(3) Samples shall also be taken and got tested by the Engineer-in-Charge as per the provisions in this regard in relevant BIScodes. In case the test results indicate that the steel arrangedby the contractor does not conform to the specifications asdefined under para (l)(d) & (1) (e) above, the same shall standrejected, and it shall be removed from the site of work by thecontractor at his cost within a week time or written ordersfrom the Engineer-in-Charge to do so. (Modified as per

Size of bar For For consignmentconsignment above 100 tonnesbelow 100tonnes

Under 10 One sample One sample formm dia for each 25 each 40 tonnes orbars tonnes or part there of

part thereof10 mm to One sample One sample for16 mm dia for each 35 each 45 tonnes orbars tonnes or part there of

part there ofOver 16 One sample One sample formm dia for each 45 each 50 tonnes orbars tonnes or part there of

part there of

charge.(5) The steel reinforcement bars shall be stored by the contractor atsite of work in such a way as to prevent their distortion andcorrosion, and nothing extra shall be paid on this account. Bars ofdifferent sizes and lengths shall be stored separately to facilitate easycounting and checking.(6) For checking nominal mass, tensile strength, bend test, re-bendtest, elongation ete. specimens of sufficient length shall be cut fromeach size of the bar random, and at frequency not less than thatspecified below:

(7) The contractor shall supply free of charge the steel required fortesting including its transportation to testing laboratories. The costof tests shall be borne by the contractor.

(8) The actual issue and consumption of steel on work shall beregulated and proper accounts maintained as provided in clause 10of the contract. The theoretical consumption of steel shall be workedout as per procedure prescribed in clause 42 of the contract and shallbe governed by conditions laid therein. In case the consumption isless than theoretical consumption including permissible variations

OMjMANjI68)(4) The steel reinforcement bars shall be brought to the site inbulk supply of 10 tonnes or more, or as decided by theEngineer-in-charge.

(5) The steel reinforcement bars shall be stored by thecontractor at site of work in such a way as to prevent theirdistortion and corrosion, and nothing extra shall be paid onthis account. Bars of different sizes and lengths shall be storedseparately to facilitate easy counting and checking.(6) For checking nominal mass, tensile strength, bend test, re-bend test ete. specimens of sufficient length shall be cut fromeach size of the bar at random, and at frequency not less thanthat specified below:

Size of bar For For consignmentconsignment above 100 tonnesbelow 100tonnes

Under 10 One sample for One sample for eachmmdia bars each 25 tonnes 40 tonnes or part

or part thereof there of10 mm to 16 One sample for One sample for eachmm dia bars each 35 tonnes 45 tonnes or part

or part there of there ofOver 16 mm One sample for One sample for eachdia bars each 45 tonnes 50 tonnes or part

nr part there of there of

CiJ ~,rcqui: _d IV, _ .. :i~g iuclu.liug i~., . ,,<lsportation to testinglaboratories, The cost of tests shall be borne by the contractor.(8) The actual issue and consumption of steel on work shall beregulated and proper accounts maintained as provided inclause 10 of the contract. The theoretical consumption of steelshall be worked out as per procedure prescribed in clause 42of the contract and shall be governed by conditions laidtherein. In case the consumption is less than theoreticalconsumption including permissible variations recovery at the

recovery at the rate so prescribed shall be made. In case of excessconsumption no adjustment need to be made.(9) The steel brought to site and the steel remaining unused shall notbe removed from site without the written permission of theEngineer-in-charge.

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rate so prescribed shall be made. In case of excessconsumption no adjustment need to be made.9) The steel brought to site and the steel remaining unusedshall not be removed from site without the written permissionof the Engineer-in-charge.(10) In case contractor is permitted to use TMTreinforcementbars procured from ISPs or secondary producers then(1) Reduction in the base price of TMT reinforcement barsshall also be indicated under schedule 'F~along with thebase price.

(2) The rate of providing & laying TMT reinforcementbars as quoted by the contractor in the tender shall alsobe reduced by Rs per kg. (The rate of reduction shallbe same as 10.1 above converted to per kg plusContractor's Profit and Over Heads as applicable)(Currently 15%)(3) The rates under 10.1 & 10.2 shall be specified by NITapproving authority at the time of issue of NIT for steelfrom ISPs and secondary producers separately (Modifiedvide OMDG/MAN/270dt. 01.5.2013)

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Issued from file No. CSQjCM/16(1)20151. All Spl. DGs, ADGs, CPWD, E-in-C, PWD, Delhi Govt. They are requested to endorse a copy ofthis O. M. to all CEs,SEs& EEs.

Executi~er (M)