NCSCM Building Bid Document - Sicom

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, This provides for prevention, control and abatement of
air pollution. 'Air Pollution' means the presence in the atmosphere of any 'air pollutant', which means any solid,
liquid or gaseous substance (including noise) present in the atmosphere in such concentration as may be or tend
to be injurious to human beings or other living creatures or plants or property or environment.
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, This provides for the protection and improvement of environment and
for matters connected therewith, and the prevention of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants
and property. 'Environment' includes water, air and land and the inter-relationship which exists among and
between water, air and land, and human beings, other living creatures, plants, micro-organism and property.
The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991, This provides for public liability insurance for the purpose of
providing immediate relief to the persons affected by accident occurring while handling hazardous substances
and for matters connected herewith or incidental thereto. Hazardous substance means any substance or
preparation which is defined as hazardous substance under the Environment (Protection) Act 1986, and
exceeding such quantity as may be specified by notification by the Central Government.
[Employers should note that the Loan Agreement between IBRD and the borrowing country may establish
specific measures to be taken during construction of the Works for the protection of the environment. Subclause
16.2 should be modified/expanded to take into account such specific measures or other measures
considered appropriate by the Employer]
Environment Management Plan
The Environment Management Plan (EMP) is a set of measures for avoidance, minimization and mitigation of
adverse environmental impacts. The Contractor will abide by the environmental, occupational health and safety
measures listed in the Environment Management Plan (EMP) given in the table below during preparation and
execution of Works. Adverse impact/s on the environment caused due to non-adherence of legal and EMP
requirements during preparation and execution of civil works shall be made good at the Contractor’s own
expenses. The Engineer’s check and certification for payment, in accordance to requirements under Clause 42.2
of GCC, shall also include the performance review of the Contractor with regard to EMP compliance.
S.
No.
Activity
1 Appropriate
behaviour
contractor’s
staff
of
2. Work Plan for
EMP
implementation
3. Regulatory
Permissions
and Consents
Measures to be Implemented by the Contractor
The contractor shall be responsible to train all their staff ( including any sub-contractor staff) on
acceptable respectful behaviour within the Anna University campus and shall be liable to make
good any damage perceived in the opinion of the Engineer caused by inappropriate behaviour
within the Anna University Campus.
The Contractor’s Project Manager shall be responsible for implementation of EMP provisions and
will coordinate the over-all implementation of the said plan. Along with the Work Programme, the
Contractor shall submit a plan including method statement and timeline about specific actions that
will be taken by him to implement the provisions laid out in the EMP.
The Contractor shall obtain all requisite statutory clearances prior to commencement of civil works,
which includes obtaining permission/consent for plants, water extraction and borrow areas
operations. This includes:
• Consent for establishment and operation of plant (for concrete work) from SPCB, as applicable
• PUC certification for all vehicles/equipment used for/during construction
• Permission for water extraction, if applicable in the local area context.
The Contractor shall abide by all conditions laid out in the said clearances.
3. .
Construction/
Labour Camp
(a) Location: The camp and plant site/s location should be as permitted by the Engineer within the
Anna University Campus and establishment shall be done in a manner that does not interfere or
disturb the activities of campus inhabitants, particularly those of schools and health facilities..
.
(b) Accommodation and Basic Amenities: All weather shelter with the required tenement size and
toilets shall be provided, as per provisions of Labour Laws. Separate toilet facilities shall be
provided for women workers. If a common mess is not provided/operated, additional space for
cooking shall be provided. The contractor shall ensure that hygienic conditions are maintained
during the operation of such camps/facilities.
(c) Fuel for Cooking: The Contractor shall ensure that fuel wood is not used as a cooking medium
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