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Tripura SOR 2023

Earth Work rates

27 earth work items from the Tripura PWD (R&B and Buildings), effective 2023-04-01.

Earth Work rates in the Tripura Building Schedule of Rates 2023 run from ₹4.80 to ₹5,879.50. Transcribed from Tripura PWD — SoR 2023: Building Works, basic rates as on or just before 01.04.2023. Reference only — verify against the official source before pricing a bid.

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DescriptionUnit
2.1Clearing jungle including uprooting of rank vegetation, grass, brush wood, trees and saplings of girth upto 30 cm measured at a height of 1 m above ground level and removal of rubbish upto a distance of 50 m outside the periphery of the area clearedSqm9.40
2.2Clearing grass and removal of the rubbish upto a distance of 50 m outside the periphery of the area clearedSqm4.80
2.3.1Felling trees of the girth (measured at a height of 1 m above ground level) including cutting of trunks and branches removing the roots and stacking of serviceable material and disposal of unserviceable materialBeyond 30 cm girth upto and including 60 cm girthEach291.30
2.3.2Felling trees of the girth (measured at a height of 1 m above ground level) including cutting of trunks and branches removing the roots and stacking of serviceable material and disposal of unserviceable materialBeyond 60 cm girth upto and including 120 cm girthEach1,277.90
2.3.3Felling trees of the girth (measured at a height of 1 m above ground level) including cutting of trunks and branches removing the roots and stacking of serviceable material and disposal of unserviceable materialBeyond 120 cm girth upto and including 240 cm girthEach5,879.50
2.4Surface dressing of the ground including removing vegetation and in-equalities not exceeding 15 cm deep and disposal of rubbish, lead upto 50 m and lift upto 1.5 m. -All kinds of soilSqm18.10
2.5Ploughing the existing ground to a depth of 15 cm to 25 cm and watering the same. -All kinds of soilSqm18.10
2.6Excavating holes upto 0.5 cum including getting out the excavated soil, then returning the soil as required in layers not exceeding 20 cm in depth, including consolidating each deposited layer by ramming, watering etc, disposing of surplus excavated soil; as directed within a lead of 50 m and lift upto 1.5 m. -All kinds of soilEach173.90
2.7Earth work in surface excavation not exceeding 30 cm in depth but exceeding 1.5 m in width as well as 10 sqm on plan including disposal of excavated earth upto 50 m and lift upto 1.5 m, disposed soil to be levelled and neatly dressed: -All kinds of soilSqm69.00
2.8Earth work in rough excavation, banking excavated earth in layers not exceeding 20 cm in depth, breaking clods watering, rolling each layer with ½ tonne roller or wooden or steel rammers, and rolling every 3rd and top-most layer with power roller of minimum 8 tonnes and dressing up in embankments for roads, flood banks, marginal banks and guide banks or filling up ground depressions, lead upto 50 m and lift upto 1.5 m: -All kinds of soil Note: In case the measurement of actual filling is taken to calculate the quantity involved under this item, the entire quantity of filling thus calculated, should not be considered straightway for payment under this item, but the net quantity after deduction 10% quantity for not consolidating the filling under optimum moisture content only should be considered for payment, under this rate, i.e., if the calculated quantity of filling is 10 cum the payment should be made only for 9 cum under this item. (Refer CPWD specification clause 2.10.5)Cum556.00
2.9Banking excavated earth in layers not exceeding 20 cm. in depth, breaking clods, watering, rolling each layer with ½ tonne roller, or wooden or steel rammers, and rolling every 3rd and top-most layer with power roller of minimum 8 tonnes and dressing up, in embankments for roads, flood banks, marginal banks, and guide banks etc., lead upto 50 m and lift upto 1.5 m. -All kinds of soil Note:(Refer CPWD specification clause 2.10.5) If the banking or filling is not consolidated to optimim moisture content the quantity of filling work out after actual measurement should be deducted by 10% to arrive at the net payable quantity. The measurement of excavation as prescribed in this item especially for consolidation, is not for consolidation with optimum moisture content. Hence the deduction of 10% quantity from the actual measured and calculated quantity to arrive a correct quantity for payment is mandatoryCum311.70
2.10Deduct for not rolling with power roller of minimum 8 tonnes for banking excavated earth in layers not exceeding 20 cm in depthCum8.60
2.11Deduct for not watering the excavated earth for bankingCum20.60
2.12Earth work in excavation by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means over areas (exceeding 30cm in depth, 1.5m in width as well as 10 sqm on plan) including disposal of excavated earth, lead upto 50m and lift upto 1.5m, disposed earth to be levelled and neatly dressed. -All kinds of soilCum179.90
2.13Earth work in excavation by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means in foundation trenches or drains (not exceeding 1.5 m in width or 10 sqm on plan) including dressing of sides and ramming of bottoms, lift upto 1.5 m, including getting out the excavated soil and disposal of surplus excavated soil as directed, within a lead of 50 m. -All kinds of soilCum231.60
2.15Deduct for disposed soil not levelled and neatly dressed completely as directed by Engineer-in-chargeCum51.30
2.16Filling available excavated earth (excluding rock) in trenches, plinth, sides of foundations etc. in layers not exceeding 20cm in depth, consolidating each deposited layer by ramming and watering, lead up to 50 m and lift upto 1.5 m. -All kinds of soilCum161.30
2.17Excavating, supplying and filling of local earth (including royalty) by mechanical transport upto a lead of 5 km also including ramming and watering of the earth in layers not exceeding 20 cm in trenches, plinth, sides of foundation etc. completeCum338.60
2.18Extra for additional lift of 1.5m or part thereof -All kinds of soilCum66.10
2.19Supplying and filling in plinth, under floor, foundations etc. with sand (fine) from local quarry with all lifts including spreading in horizontal layers, watering, grading to required slope, ramming, consolidating and compacting each layer by using plate compactor or by any suitable method completeCum1,177.30
2.20.1Supplying chemical emulsion in sealed containers including delivery as specifiedChlorpyriphos/Lindane emulsifiable concentrate of 20%Litre225.60
2.21.1Diluting and injecting chemical emulsion for POST- CONSTRUCTIONAL anti-termite treatment as per IS: 6313 (Part III)- Latest revision (excluding the cost of chemical emulsion)Along external wall where the apron is not provided using chemical emulsion @ 7.5 litres/sqm of the vertical surface of the substructure to a depth of 300 mm including excavation channel along the wall & rodding etc. complete: With Chlorpyriphos/Lindane E.C. 20% with 1% concentrationMetre18.90
2.21.2Diluting and injecting chemical emulsion for POST- CONSTRUCTIONAL anti-termite treatment as per IS: 6313 (Part III)- Latest revision (excluding the cost of chemical emulsion)Along the external wall below concrete or masonry apron using chemical emulsion @ 2.25 litres per linear metre including drilling and plugging holes etc. With Chlorpyriphos/Lindane E.C. 20% with 1% concentrationMetre22.90
2.21.3Diluting and injecting chemical emulsion for POST- CONSTRUCTIONAL anti-termite treatment as per IS: 6313 (Part III)- Latest revision (excluding the cost of chemical emulsion)Treatment of soil under plinth filling using chemical emulsion @ one litre per hole, 300 mm apart including drilling 12 mm diameter holes and plugging with sand filling: With Chlorpyriphos/Lindane E.C. 20% with 1% concentrationSqm127.30
2.21.4Diluting and injecting chemical emulsion for POST- CONSTRUCTIONAL anti-termite treatment as per IS: 6313 (Part III)- Latest revision (excluding the cost of chemical emulsion)Treatment of soil under existing floors using chemical emulsion @ one litre per hole, 300 mm apart including drilling 12 mm diameter holes and plugging with cement mortar 1:2 (1 cement: 2 fine sand) to match the existing floor: With Chlorpyriphos/Lindane E.C. 20% with 1% concentrationSqm166.40
2.21.5Diluting and injecting chemical emulsion for POST- CONSTRUCTIONAL anti-termite treatment as per IS: 6313 (Part III)- Latest revision (excluding the cost of chemical emulsion)Treatment of existing masonry using chemical emulsion @ one litre per hole at 300 mm interval including drilling holes at 45° and plugging them with cement mortar 1:2 (1 cement: 2 fine sand) to the full depth of the hole: With Chlorpyriphos/Lindane E.C. 20% with 1% concentrationMetre20.70
2.21.6Diluting and injecting chemical emulsion for POST- CONSTRUCTIONAL anti-termite treatment as per IS: 6313 (Part III)- Latest revision (excluding the cost of chemical emulsion)Treatment at points of contact of wood work by chemical emulsion Chlorpyriphos/ Lindane (in oil or kerosene based solution) @ 0.5 litres per hole by drilling 6 mm dia holes at downward angle of 45° at 150 mm centre to centre and sealing the same. Note: For Item No. 2.21 The work will be carried out as per IS: 6313 [Latest Revision]. Under the Insecticides Rule 1971: 10(3A) any person who desires to undertake pest control operations will be a Licence holder. The agency must complying with all safety health and welfare regulations, appertaining to staff and work people employed on the site. Keeping the site free from debris arising from the works during the work and leave the site free from debris on completion of work to the satisfaction of the Owner. The agency shall give a 3-year service guarntee in writing supplemented by a seperate and unilateral guarantee from the specialised agency for the job to keep the building free of termites for the specified period at no extra cost of the Owner. Bhisti/Waterman Beldar Mate Foreman Cement (Portland) Cement (White) Marble dust/ powder Marble chips up to 4mm and downsize White & black Marble chips large size above 4 mm White & black Mud (dry) Sand (Fine): Selected quarry Stone dust Carriage: Cement Carriage: Good earth Carriage: Fine Sand Carriage: Stone dust Carriage: Marble dust and marble chips MORTAR rates are exclusive of water charges, GST, overheads Sand can be either coarse or fine as required/available. is considered only due to non-availability of coarse sand of mortar dictates for use of coarse sand, then seperate as per site condition. Mixing of Cement and sand is considered manually. Thus hire charges of mixer is not considered. Only cost of material Add extra @ 5% for labour charges & hire charges, water in case of mechanical mixing of mortar. Ordinary cement 43 grade may be used. Weight of 1 cum of cement considered = 1.44 tMetre444.10

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