Common SR For All ESCOMS

2010-11
(11 & 33KV Systems)
w.e.f.01.07.2010

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 Common Schedule of Rates 2010-11
(To be made effective from 01.07.2010)
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1.0 Schedule of Rates (SR) are a set of information indicating Rates of Various
Materials and Labour to be adopted for preparation of Estimates and DPRs.

2.0 After the formation of ESCOMs, separate ESCOM wise SRs were being
prepared and issued. Common SR applicable to all ESCOMs effective from
01.08.09 was prepared and issued in 2009 as per the direction of Principle
Secretary to Energy, Govt. of Karnataka. In the meeting held on 22.04.2010, it
was decided to continue to prepare Common SR for 2010-11 also.

3.0 In the above meeting it was approved to follow the same procedure adopted
for preparing the Common SR 2009-10.
Procedure adopted for preparing Common SR
4.0 MATERIALS

The schedule of rates has been prepared considering the following:

1. In respect of materials which have been procured by the ESCOMs on FIRM
price during the year 2009-10 the weighted average cost of the materials
have been worked out.
2. For materials having PV clause, the procurement rates are updated to
01.04.10 and weighted averages are worked out on the updated price.

3. In respect of materials which have not been procured during the above
period, prevailing SR are updated to 01.04.10 are considered.

4. For updating the prevailing SR rates IEEEMA/CACMAI price indices as on

01.05.2009 and the average of price indices for the period 01.05.2009 to
01.04.2010 are considered.

5. For other materials which are not covered under above, market rates are
considered.
6. For some materials for which procurement rates are not available prorata
rates have been worked out wherever weighted average rates of similar
items are available.

7. THE RATES IN RESPECT OF ITEMS BOTH MATERIAL & LABOUR,

WHICH ARE NOT FOUND IN THIS SCHEDULE OF RATES, BUT NEED
TO BE PROVIDED IN ESTIMATE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE
OFFICE OF GENERAL MANAGER (P&M), BESCOM.
8. The basic excise duty has been revised from 8.0% to 10.0%.
Cess on ED is 3.0%. The revised ED and Vat has been considered in arriving
the material cost.

Note:

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 THE SCHEDULE OF RATES ARE "FORD" INCLUSIVE OF ALL
APPLICABLE DUTIES, TAXES AND FREIGHT & INSURANCE
CHARGES.

New Materials

Requests were received for inclusion of following additional materials.

• 11 KV Composite type pin insulator with accessories.

• Distribution Transformers Bushing Connectors / copper flats.
• 11 KV Polymeric type HG Fuse Units.
• 11 KV, 1C X 1000 Sq.mm XLPE UG Cable along with the jointing and
termination kits.
• LT ETV Meters of 5A, 0.2 Class accuracy with TOD facility.
• Infrared scanner for Hot Spot detection.
• Capacitor Bank Spare units.
• 11 KV & 33 KV Fiber Glass Horizontal Cross Arm.
• 11 KV and 33 KV Class G.I. Line materials with accessories.
• 11 KV & 33 KV XLPE UG Cable of different sizes, flat & round armored.
• Cold Shrinkable type jointing and termination kits for both 11 KV & 33 KV
Class different size cables.
• Outdoor type 33 KV, 31.5 KA, SF6 Circuit Breaker.
• 33 KV Composite Pin Insulators with accessories.
• 33 KV GI Horizontal Cross Arm.
• Sectionalizers.
• Autoreclosers.
• 11 mtrs. PSC Pole with working Load of 365 Kg for use as intermediate poles.
Note:
(a). Distribution transformer bushing connectors are
already included in the previous Common SR 2009-10 and are continued.
(b). 11Mtr. PSC poles have not been procured by ESCOMS. The drawing of
11Mtr. PSC pole with working load of 365kg which is being used by
M/s. Power Grid Corporation of India, on account of electricity
department of Goa, was circulated among the members present and it
was decided to adopt the same and include in Common SR 2010-11. Also
rates for Fiber glass horizontal cross arm has been included based on the
procurement rate of MESCOM.
(c). The other materials are not procured by ESCOMs. Specifications for the
materials will be obtained and after finalization of the rates, a separate
list will be circulated which will be a part and parcel of Common SR
2010-11.

Aerial Bunched Cables

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 In the previous SRs a number of sizes of Aerial Bunched Cables were included.
Many of the sizes are not required for use in ESCOMs and was causing
confusion while preparing the estimates. It was decided to include only the
following sizes of AB Cables in the Common SR 2010-11.

H.T.:
1. 11kV (3x95) + (1x70) with bare messenger.
2. 11kV (3x120) + (1x95) with bare messenger.
L.T.:
1. (3x95) (for Phase conductor) + (1x70) (insulated messenger neutral) + (1x16) for
street light control.
2. (3x95) (for Phase conductor) + (1x70) (insulated messenger neutral) + (1x25) for
street light control.
3. (3x95) (for Phase conductor) + (1x70) (insulated messenger neutral) + (1x35) for
street light control.

10.0 LABOUR

1. The labour index as per the circular of the Commissioner of Labour in

Karnataka is 3944 for the period 01.04.2010 to 31.03.2011.This works out to
11.8% increase. (3944 – 3528)/3528 =11.8%.
2. In the review meeting the members expressed that the labour should be
hiked by at least 20% as otherwise it will be very difficult to get the works
completed. Finally it was decided to allow an increase of labour charges by
15% over and above the prevailing SR 2009-10. In few cases prevailing rates
continued.

3. The labour chargers in respect of 33kV works which were based on KPTCL
SR are continued. If the KPTCL SR is revised the same will be considered
and new rates will be intimated. Labour charges involving similar works in
11kV system is enhanced by 15%.
4. KPWD SR applicable for respective area has been adopted for civil works.
5. For some of the items labour charges are continued.
6. 5% additional labour charges for BESCOM is discontinued.

7. For works involving single pole only 25% extra labour and for works
involving 2 poles only 10% extra labour is allowed.

10.1 THE LABOUR CHARGRS DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY ADDITIONAL

COMPONENTS.

11.0 Special Locality Allowance

 The Special Locality Allowance already prevailing in various ESCOMs as

approved in Common SR 2009-10 is continued.

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  The Special Locality Allowance for the localities already approved in
Common SR 2009-10 is approved to be increased by an additional 5% over
and above the existing rate of Special Locality Allowance.
 Considering the request made by Gulbarga Zone, it was approved to
include and allow 15% Special Loacality Allowance for the following
places.

Sl.No. Name of the Taluks

1. Raichur, Koppal, Bellary, Gangavathi, Sandur,

Manvi, Sindhanur, Shahapur, Jewargi, Sedam

Note:
a. The list of places eligible for special locality allowance is detailed in
Annexure - A in page. No.-----. This Special Locality allowance at the rates
noted be given over and above the schedule of labour for the listed areas.

b. In case of civil works where KPWD SR rates are adopted, the locality
allowance as applicable KPWD SR shall be followed.

Statutary Payments

a. The prevailing rates of inspection of works by are revised vide No: E.N.71
EBS 2007, dated: 28.08.08 by Energy Department, Government of Karnataka
and are duly enclosed in SR and instructed to include the relevant rates of
Electrical inspectorate charges in all estimates and DPRS to be prepared.

b. Road cutting, footpath cutting charges etc., payable to civic bodies shall be
included in the estimate.

General Guidelines

1. The Common SR 2010-11 will come into effect from 01.07.10. This schedule
of rates is not applicable to REC works.

2. The squirrel ACSR conductor shall not be used for any new works (B.O. No.
B19/6723/95-96/21.06.2000 of KEB.

3. The Average span for new 11 KV lines in Urban areas shall be 40 Mtrs. In
Rural areas the average span length shall be 50 Mtrs. However the average
span will be 60 Mtrs. in respect of lines drawn to IP Sets.

Minimum size of the conductor to be used:

(A) 11 KV lines:

Minimum size of the conductor to be used for all new 11 KV lines shall be
Rabbit ACSR only.

(B) LT lines:

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 a) Urban areas: Minimum size of conductor to be used for phases
and neutral shall be Rabbit ACSR conductor.

b) Rural areas: The minimum size of conductor to be used shall

be Weasel for phases and neutral.

c) Only Weasel Conductor shall be used for Street Light Control,

Gangakalyana and water works.

(C) Usage of Poles:

1. 9 Mtrs RCC poles of 145 Kg WL and 8 Mtrs RCC pole WL of 115 KG

shall be used for dead ends, DP structures, Transformer Centers and
Anchor Points.

2. 9 Mtrs PSC poles with WL of 200 Kg shall be used as intermediate

poles in 9 Mtrs lines.
3. 8 Mtrs PCC pole with 140 Kg WL shall be used as intermediate poles
in 8 Mtrs line.

4. 9 Mtrs Long RCC pole with 150 Kg WL of square section shall be used
for erecting single pole transformer centers of capacity 25/63/100
KVA.

7. For attending to the BREAK DOWN works for speedy restoration of Power
supply, payment of 25% additional Labour charges specified is continued.
(However this additional 25% shall be paid with the specific approval of the
Executive Engineer by way of O.M. and shall not be paid merely because it
is provisioned in the estimate).

8. Material code number for all materials have been provided in the SR and the
same has to be used while preparation of the estimate and in the indents.

9. All the field officers and inspecting officers should ensure that the materials
used shall conform to the relevant IS specifications and the works executed are
in accordance with the approved drawings / stipulated norms. The UG
cable/PVC wires used for the work shall carry ISI markings.

10. Guy set includes Anchor Rod, Turn buckle, Guy wire, Strain insulator, Guy
clamp with Bolts, Nuts and Washers.

11. As per Government electrical inspectorate order No. CEG / D / T / 13306/86-

87 dated: 17.12.1986, E.G. Stirrups shall be used in the following locations:

a) Within the town / village limits.

b) In the factory premises.

12. Provision for ACSR Conductor:

a) ACSR conductor in the cost data sheet includes an additional

quantity of 1.5% of the requirement to cover the sag, binding
wire for binding conductor on the insulators and jumper
connections.

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 b) While working out the cost data sheet provision has been
made for all the materials and hence no separate provision
is made for conductor accessories.

c) All the necessary materials required for execution of work are included in
the cost data sheet. Hence contingencies at 2% on the estimate cost is only
to take care of unforeseen materials and labour and shall be paid at
actuals, only when incurred, with the specific approval of the Executive
Engineer, by way of issue of O.M.

13. Provision for inspectorate charge shall be made as a separate item in the estimate
as per the applicable rates. The current applicable rate of inspectorate charges is
provided in the SR.

14. For short lines less than 1 KM, the estimates shall be prepared as per actual
requirement of the materials.

15. CONCRETING:

a) Concreting of poles shall be taken up depending on soil conditions.

Separate provision has to be made in
the estimate, at the rates provided in the SR.
b) All DPs, Anchor points and DTC structures shall be concreted and coping
provided.
c) 1:4:8 cement concrete has to be provided for base concreting,
i.e., for leveling the ground.
d) 1:2:4 cement concrete has to be provided for concreting
around the pole, foundation, superstructure, coping etc,.

16. All transformers above and inclusive of 25 KVA capacity are to be provided with
GOS and HG fuse units.

17. As per Board order No. KEB/308/3/(82-83) dated:25.02.1993 of KEB and as per
the decision of Technical Committee meeting held on 25.06.1993, 25/63/100
KVA transformer shall be provided with LT protection kit. Transformers with
250 KVA capacity and above shall be provided with LT distribution box with
MCCB. In city limits transformers with 100 KVA capacity shall be provided
with LT distribution box with MCCB, the rate for which has been furnished in
the SR.

18. Cost data sheets for providing HT&LT over head lines, Aerial bunched cables,
distribution transformers centres for 63/100 KVA on single 9 Mtr. RCC poles
of square section, RLM unit for 25/63/100 KVA transformer centres, compact
RMUs & package sub-stations have been worked out and included in the SR for
easy reference. However any modification or addition / deletion may be
considered depending on the field conditions.

19. The LEC’s carrying out works on labour contract basis are authorized to
purchase small items other than poles, conductors, transformers, lightning
arrestors and GOS at SR rates wherever the execution of the work is held up
due to non availability of such materials provided the cost of such purchase is
limited to 5% of the total estimated amount.

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20. If the scrap value of the cable proposed to be released is less than the sum of
estimated labour for such release, Depreciated value of the cable, road cutting
charges payable to BMP and other civic bodies, then the releasing of the cable
need not be resorted to. Otherwise the releasing work has to be taken up as per
the prevailing rates in SR.

21. Labour charges for system improvement works such as replacement of poles,
replacement of conductor etc., have been provided separately.

22. Labour charges for releasing of materials shall be at 90% of the cost of erection.
(Please see Corporate Office circular No. BESCOM/BC-35/07-08/CYS-86/DT:
23.10.07) (See page No_____)

23. While executing the reconductoring work the released conductor shall be
returned to stores as credit in accordance with circular No. BESCOM/GM
(T)/BC-20/F-664/05-06/CYS-174, Dt: 10.01.06. (See page no. ______)

24. The following additional components have to be included while preparing

estimates for Distribution works which are executed on turnkey / partial
turnkey basis:
a) Service tax @ 10.30% on labour cost.

b) Works contract tax.(if applicable)

c) Transportation cost from Stores to site @ 2% on materials cost.

d) Watch and ward cost @ 1% on material cost.

e) Insurance charges @ 1% on material cost against theft & accidents.

f) Performance guarantee and loss of interest on margin money for Bank

Guarantee (BG) @ 2.5% of the value of BG.

g) Statutory charges as per actuals (For Inspectorate, Civic body etc.,)

h) Compensation cost as per approved norms for tree cutting, crop insurance
etc.

25. In estimates to be executed on labour contract basis, provision for

Provident Fund charges and ESI on Total Labour Charges at 13.61% shall be
included.

Chief General Manager (Tech),

BESCOM.

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 A. Typical Cost Data Sheet for preparation of estimates on
LABOUR CONTRACT
Sl.
Particulars Amount (in Rs.)
No.
1 Materials Cost

2 Labour Charges

Locality Allowance @ ….% on Labour charges (applicable for areas

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mentioned in page no.-----)

4 Service Tax @ 10.30% on Total Labour Charges (2+3)

Contribution towards Employee Provident Fund Charges & ESI on Total

5 labour charges at 13.61%

**Transportation cost from stores to site (wherever applicable at 2 % on

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material cost)

7 *Contingencies @ 2% on Total material & labour

8 Employees cost @ 10% on total labour Charges (2+3)

Statutory charges as per actuals (Inspectorate charges, civic body

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charges etc.,)

10 Total Cost of Estimate in Rs.

Note:-

*1) All the materials required for execution of works are included in the cost data sheet. The contingency at 2%
provisioned is only to take care of unforeseen material and labour and when applicable shall be paid after the
specific approval of the Executive Engineer by way of issue of an O.M.

**2) This is to cover the admissible transportation charges, Labour for loading and unloading and for carrying the
materials by head load, which shall be paid as per actuals.
4) It shall not be construed that all the above amounts mentioned in the estimates has to be paid to the
contractor. The payment shall be arranged as per actuals.

5) The LEC’s carrying out works on labour contract basis are authorized to purchase small items
other than poles, Conductors, Transformers, Lightning Arrestors H.T.Insulators, Meters and GOS at SR rates
wherever the execution of the work is held up due to non availability of such materials provided the cost of such
purchase is limited to 5% of the total estimated amount.

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 B. Typical Cost Data Sheet for preparation of Estimates for
TOTAL TURNKEY
Sl. Amount in Rs.
Particulars
No.
1 Materials cost

2 Labour charges

3 Service tax @ 10.30% on labour charges

Contribution towards Employee Provident Fund Charges & ESI on
4 Total labour charges at 13.61%

5 Transportation cost from stores to site @ 2% on material cost

6 Contingencies @ 2% on material + labour cost

7 Watch and ward cost @ 1% on material cost

8 Insurance cost against theft & accident @ 1% on material cost

Performance guarantee and loss of interest on margin money fo BG

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@ 2.5% of the value of BG

Statutory charges as per actuals (Inspectorate charges, civic body

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charges etc.,)

11 Compensation cost for tree cutting etc., as per approved norms

12 Total Cost in Rs.

Note:-
1) While preparing the estimate provision has to be made specifically for the conductor accessories such
as Wedge/ PG clamps, Alkathene Tube, etc., duly assessing the quantity.

2) The contingency at 2% provisioned is only to take care of unforeseen material and labour and is not
payable to the contractor at 2% but payable at actuals.

3) The materials to be procured by the agency shall conform to ESCOMs specifications and procured
conforming to ESCOM specification and got inspected before execution of work. The material shall be
procured by the agencies from the approved vendors.

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 C. Typical Cost Data Sheet for preparation of Estimates for
PARTIAL TURNKEY
Sl.
Particulars Amount in Rs.
No.
Materials cost
1 a. BESCOM portion
b. Agency portion

2 Labour charges

3 Service tax @ 10.30% on labour charges

Contribution towards Employee Provident Fund Charges & ESI on

4 Total labour charges at 13.61%

5 Transportation cost from stores to site @ 2% on material cost

6 Contingencies @ 2% on material + labour cost

7 Watch and ward cost @ 1% on material cost

8 Insurance cost against theft & accident @ 1% on material cost

Performance guarantee and loss of interest on margin money of BG

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@ 2.5% of the value of BG

Statutory charges as per actuals (Inspectorate charges, civic body

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charges etc.,)

11 Compensation cost for tree cutting etc., as per approved norms

12 Total Cost in Rs.

Note:

1) While preparing the estimate provision has to be made specifically for the conductor accessories such
as Wedge/ PG clamps, Alkathene Tube, etc., duly assessing the quantity.

2) The contingency at 2% provisioned is only to take care of unforeseen material and labour and is not
payable to the contractor at 2% but payable at actuals.
3) The materials to be procured by the agency shall conform to ESCOMs specifications and procured
conforming to ESCOM specification and got inspected before execution of work. The material shall be
procured by the agencies from the approved vendors.

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 D. Typical Cost Data Sheet for preparation of estimates on
Deposit Contribution work
Sl. No. Particulars Amount (in Rs.)

1 Materials Cost

2 Labour Charges

Locality Allowance @ ….% on Labour charges (applicable for areas

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mentioned in page no.-----)

4 Service tax @ 10.30% on total labour charges

Contribution towards employees provident fund charge & ESI on

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Total labour charges @ 13.61%

Transportation cost from stores to site @ 2% on material cost

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wherever applicable

7 % *Contingencies @ 2% on Total material & labour

8 Employees cost @ 20% on total material + labour Charges (1+2+3)

Statutory charges such as Road cutting charges payable to BBMP

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or local authorities as per actuals

10 Government electrical inspectorate charges as per actuals

11 Compensation cost for tree cutting etc., as per approved norms

12 Total Cost of Estimate in Rs.

Note: 1. The estimate is only provisional.

2. The final cost of the work shall be workedout after complition of the work
and difference amount as to be collected from the applicant before
commissioning.

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 E. Typical Cost Data Sheet for preparation of estimates on
Self execution work
Sl.
Particulars Amount (in Rs.)
No.
1 Materials Cost

2 Labour Charges

Locality Allowance @ ….% on Labour charges (applicable for areas

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mentioned in page no.-----)

4 *Contingencies @ 2% on Total material & labour

5 Employees cost @ 10% on total labour Charges (2+3)

Statutory charges such as Road cutting charges payable to BBMP or

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local authorities as per actuals.

7 Government electrical inspectorate charges as per actuals.

8 Compensation cost for tree cutting etc., as per approved norms

9 Total Cost of Estimate in Rs.

Supervision charges shall be collected at 10% on all the items from
Note:-
1 to 4 .

1) All the materials required for execution of works have to be arranged by the agencies.
2) No material shall be supplied by ESCOMs.
3) The materials shall conform to ESCOMs specifications and shall be got inspected before execution of work.
The material shall be procured by the agencies from the approved vendors.

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