The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) has awarded a contract to M/s Radhakrishan Construction Co. for the construction of civil works related to the entry-exit structures and a Foot Over Bridge for the Nagpur Metro project, marking a significant step in enhancing commuter access and connectivity within the metro network.
More Details:
- Tender Number: N2-046/C-14/2024
- Name of the Work: Construction of Civil Works of 2nd Entry-Exit structure and Foot Over Bridge (FOB approx.110m) connecting station building of Cotton Market Metro station in Reach-4 section of Nagpur Metro rail project.
- Tender Awarded Value: INR 8,92,26,523.95/-
- Work Completion Period: 365 Days
Scope of Work for the Contractor:
- Layout Plans of Station Entry Exit structures showing the land boundary, all structural and architectural finishing drawings for the permanent structures shall be furnished to the successful bidder by the Engineer for the scope of work under this contract.
- Payment of the works under this section will be made under the relevant schedule of the BOQ. For the works for which payment is to be made on measurement basis, shall be executed and measured as per metric units given in the Schedule of Quantities, drawings etc.
- A method statement regarding the construction in accordance with the specification mentioned in this contract, shall be submitted by the Contractor for approval of the Engineer, well in advance of the commencement of work.
- The classification of various items of works for purpose of measurements and payments shall be as per Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
- Except where distinguished by BOQ, the rates apply to all heights, depths, leads, lifts, sizes, shapes and locations. They also cater for all cuts and wastes. No height wise / floor wise separation shall be made for the rates.
- Likewise all heights of centering, shuttering, staging, formwork and scaffolding, launching trusses and other launching methods are covered by the quoted rates including multi stage propping for heights greater than one lift / floor as per drawings.
- The work under this contract shall consist of, but not limited to all materials, labour, equipment, tools, plants and necessary machinery as required to completely execute all the works falling under the scope of this contract, and shall be paid on item rate basis under relevant head of schedule of BOQ.
Connecting FoB:
- The superstructure for the Foot over Bridge Connecting the proposed 2nd Entry/Exit of the Cotton Market Metro Station with the existing Station Box (Refer Tender Drawings) shall be fabricated out of Structural Steel.
- The detailed design for the same shall be provided to the successful bidder by the Employer/Engineer.
- The scope of Contractor shall include “Supply of Material, Preparation of Shop Drawings based on detailed design, Fabrication and Erection of FoB Structure at site and installation of the PEB roof for the same as per approved drawings and as per the directions of Engineer-In- Charge.
- The work shall be carried out in line with the technical specifications. The contractor shall submit the as built drawings for the FoB structure.
Conclusion:
This contract ensures the comprehensive construction of entry-exit structures and a Foot Over Bridge for the Nagpur Metro project. M/s Radhakrishan Construction Co. will adhere to detailed specifications to enhance commuter accessibility and connectivity, playing a crucial role in the metro network’s development.
Source: Nagpur Metro – Tender Update | Image Credit (representational): Nagpur Metro
