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Development of Atchchuvali Industrial Estate,
Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
Page PP/14
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xxv. All other incidental works and necessary works which are not described in the BOQ, but
described in the aforesaid specifications and or shown in the drawings for the proper completion
of the relevant items of work;
xxvi. Establishment charges, overheads and profit.
xxvii. All necessary scaffolding work including supply, erection and dismantling.
Measurement Methods
The final quantities shall be computed net using dimensions from the drawings, relative to Existing Ground
Levels as per the agreed drawings persuading to the Conditions of Contract, except where clearly stated
otherwise under individual items in the drawings and the BOQ. No allowance shall be made for bulking,
shrinkage or waste.
If geometric tolerances on the Contractor’s work, whether they are within or without the specified
tolerances, cause any increase in quantities relative to the computed net quantities from the drawings then
such increases shall deem to be included in the rates and such additional quantities shall not be included
in the measurement for payment. No deduction shall be made for tolerances within the specified limits.
Quantities shall be measured with the same place of decimal as stated in the bills.
3.2 EXCAVATION AND EARTH WORK
1. All work under this section is measured net.
2. The Contractor shall be responsible for the design and execution of the excavation and earthwork
support methods where necessary, which is subject to scrutiny by the Engineer. However, scrutiny
by the Engineer shall not in any way relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities and duty regarding
care of work.
3. Existing Ground level indicated in the drawings shall be the level of trimmed ground free of all
structure, paving, plinths, foundations and the like.
4. Depths of all excavations are taken from the immediate filled ground level.
5. Where a compacted earth fill is specified or indicated in drawings it shall mean approved granular fill
of imported material, or selected excavated material.
6. Dewatering shall mean disposal of surface water and ground water collected or found in excavated
areas which is likely to adversely affect the Works.
7. Disposal of ground or surface water shall be done by any accepted method, with the least
inconvenience to the public and in accordance with relevant local government regulations.
8. Excess excavated material shall be the property of the Contractor, who is responsible for disposal of
such material at a location off or within the site as quickly as possible, as directed by the Engineer.