PWD Code

Public Works Department Code is intended to define the scope of the administrative and executive functions of the officers under this Department.

Splitting of Project into Specialized Component Works for Separate Tenders

Finance

To facilitate timely execution of projects with specialized component works, splitting of projects into the following component works and invitation of separate tender for each such component work is hereby allowed.

Splitting of Works/ Increase in Scope of Work during Execution

Finance

After finalisation of the tender process, the scope of work should not be increased during period of execution. No additional/ supplementary/ substitute items should be considered.

Instant Release of EMD for Unsuccessful Bidders

Public Works

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”.

AA&FS must be endorsed with Allotment Orders

Finance, Public Works

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.

Sanction of In-lieu Item and Excess Quantity

Public Works

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.

Duties and Responsibilities of Junior Engineers under PWD

Public Works

Junior Engineers are responsible for the execution of original/ maintenance works and maintenance of material accounts and public asset with which they are concerned.

Rule 220 of PWD Code regarding Post-Tender Negotiation

Public Works

There should normally be no post tender negotiations. If at all negotiations are warranted under exceptional circumstances, then it can be with L1, (Lowest tenderer) only.