Public Works

Public Works Department provides infrastructural support for both original and repair works to all the departments directly under the Govt. of West Bengal.

Guideline for Preparation of Estimate of different size Lift

It has been noticed that specification of lift of different capacity is being prepared differently by different levels of engineers during estimation. It has been felt that such specification of lift should be uniform.
Guideline for Preparation of Estimate of Diesel Generator Set

Specification of works would be prepared showing the different components part of DG Set like Engine, Alternator, AMF Panel, Acoustic Enclosure , Base Frame etc.
Immediate Repair of Potholes/ Ditches formed over Roads

Report on formation of potholes/ ditches if any should be given by the Junior Engineer to his superior officers immediately after inspection. The Junior Engineer should maintain one register for this purpose.
Updation of Data in Samiksha on Fortnightly Basis

Any reluctance for incorporation of projects in the Samiksha and updation will be viewed seriously and strong action shall be taken against the responsible officers.
Duties and Responsibilities of Chief Engineer Electrical, PWD

Establishment matters of Gazetted Officers, i.e. from Junior Engineer (Electrical) to Superintending Engineer (Electrical); Budgeting and allocation of funds to different units; Audit and Court Case matter.
Directions regarding Purchase of Stationary Articles by PWD Wings

The Stationary articles mentioned in Annexure-I are to be purchased through General Branch of P.W.D entirely by calling Tender, if required, under the head of A/C “2059”;
Technical Eligibility Criteria for Execution of Electrical Works in PWD

Tender Inviting Authority should include and specify only that part of the requisite Supervisor’s Certificate of Competency (SCC) in the technical eligibility criteria of the Supervisor that are related to the scope & type of work for which Tender is being invited.
Release of Security Deposit/ Bank Guarantee to Contractor

The Bank Guarantee, now pledged in the form of Security Deposit will be released to the contractor in the following manner, if not forfeited under conditions of contract.
Self Appraisal Report in respect of Group-A Officers of Public Works Deptt.

In respect of introduction of Online System of Self Appraisal Report in respect of Group-A Officers of P.W. Deptt., Govt. of W.B., the Governor is pleased in interest of Public Service to nominate the following Nodal Officers:
Instant Release of EMD for Unsuccessful Bidders

To prevent unnecessary blocking of earnest money of the unsuccessful bidders, the bid evaluation committee shall carry out the financial evaluation of the tender just after financial bid opening (selection of L1 bidder) and all the unsuccessful bids shall be REJECTED.
Financial Power for Sanctioning any Extra Item, Deviation in Quantity

Maximum financial powers for sanctioning any extra item or items, substituted item or items, and deviation in quantity or quantities at a time or one or two of it.
AA&FS must be endorsed with Allotment Orders

Reference of the G.O. under which the Administrative Approval and Financial Sanction was issued, should invariably be given in the Sanction-cum-Allotment order.
Duration of Defect Liability Period in Govt. Works

Defect Liability Period may be three months or one year or three years or five years depending upon the nature of the work as described in the explanation appended hereto.
Sanction of In-lieu Item and Excess Quantity

Deviation in quantities of individual item up to +10% of agreement quantities will not need any prior approval of technical sanction authority and sanction of deviations is not required.