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

Raichur, Koppal, Bellary, Gangavathi,

1.
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:

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

(B) LT lines:
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:

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 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.

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.

5. 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

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 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.

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
25.61% shall be included.
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 Chief General Manager
(Tech),
BESCOM.

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