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Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.
Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

in construction and material quality
APPOINTMENT OF INSPECTION FIRM FOR IMPROVEMENT

IN CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL QUALITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

(RFP)
JANUARY 2014
SUI SOUTHERN GAS COMPANY LIMITED
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Material & Inventory Management Department, 2nd Floor, SSGC House, Sir Shah
Suleman Road, Block 14, Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi 75300, Pakistan Ph: 92 021 99021201 Fax: 92 021 -99231583

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Ref: MM/LNG-2012
M/s________________________
_______________________________
_____________________________
Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement in construction and material
quality
Section-1 Letter of Invitation
The Sui Southern Gas Company intends to bring about quality improvement in the supply
of equipment, materials and services/works for its core-business functions i.e.: gas
measurement, transmission and distribution alongwith manufacture of diaphragm-type
meters for domestic customers. To begin with SSGC plans to appoint well-reputed
engineering inspection firms having diversified experience in equipment, material and
works inspections related to oil, gas and energy sector. The firm will be appointed for a
term-contract specified in the bid documents and will be assigned tasks for inspections
aimed at Conformance/Fitness-for-use decisions on as-and-when required basis.
For the assigned tasks, the Inspection Firm will:
Prepare detailed inspection plans comprising: comparison of specifications with

applicable standards, definition of acceptance sampling criteria, method of
inspection, further investigation/testing requirements to determine root causes of
non-conformances.
Conduct material/component costing studies encompassing raw materials,

processing/production costs, labor costs, packaging/shipment costs, and other costs.
Suggest the following for SSGC:

a. Measures for improvement of quality through elimination of nonconformances and/or substitution with other material/component of
improved characteristics,
b. Amendment of equipment, material and works specifications
c. Facilitate QA department in preparing inspection procedures and advise
necessary steps to improve in-house inspection/testing capabilities
The Inspection Firm shall have adequate experience and comprehensive knowledge of the
respective business.
1. The Request for Proposal (RFP) document comprises the following:
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i.
Section-1 Letter of Invitation
ii.
Section-2 Instructions to Bidders
iii.
Section-3 Contract Form (General Conditions, Special Conditions,

Description of Services, etc.)
iv.
Section-4 Pre-qualification Document
2. Inspection Firm with the requisite expertise and experience are invited to submit
their proposals on Single Stage Two Envelope Bidding System whereby sealed
technical and financial proposals shall be submitted in separate envelopes
mentioning Technical and Financial Proposal on the top of the envelopes. Technical
Proposals will be opened and evaluated first; Financial Offers of only technically
compliant bidders will be opened later in the presence of bidders representatives.
Financial Offers of the technically non-compliant bidders will be returned
unopened along-with their Earnest Money.
3. The Technical & Financial Proposals, duly completed, should arrive at 1500 Hrs.
on 29 June 2012 at SSGCs office on the address given below:
Materials & Inventory Management Department,
Sui Southern Gas Company Limited,
Bid Opening Room (Ground Floor of CRD Building)
SSGC House, Sir Shah Suleman Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal,
Karachi.
Ph. # 0092-21-99021116 in case of nil or delayed response, please call
99021024/99021211
Fax # 99231583
Email
rahat.kamal@ssgc.com.pk
azam.akhter@ssgc.com.pk
khalid.rathore@ssgc.com.pk
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General Manager (M & IM)
SECTION -2 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Bid Bond/Earnest money amounting to Rs.400,000 (fixed) shall be submitted in the in
the form of Bank Draft/Pay Order/Bank Guarantee/Insurance Guarantee (Insurance
Company having AA rating from PACRA/JCR) in favor of SSGC. The bid
bond/earnest money shall be enclosed in the Technical proposal envelope. No
Proposal shall be entertained without bid bond/earnest money. Bid Bond/Earnest
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money shall be retained upto 120 days and the Proposals shall remain valid upto 90
days, after the date of Technical proposals opening. A bank guarantee format is
attached herewith (Annexure-I).
2. Inspection Firm shall fill in the blanks spaces in Section-3 Contract Form (Special
Conditions, Appendices, etc.), which shall become the Financial Proposal.
3. A Performance Bond (Annexure-II) of the specified value shall be submitted by the
successful bidder in the form of Bank Draft/Pay Order/bank guarantee from a
scheduled bank operating in Pakistan in favor of SSGC.
4. Mobilization Advance shall be paid as per the Contract against a bank guarantee of
equal amount issued from a scheduled bank operating in Pakistan. The bank guarantee
format is attached as Annexure-III.
5. The Inspection Firm shall comply with all local laws including the Pakistan
Engineering Council Bylaws.
6. All taxes and duties will be borne by the Inspection Firm as per prevailing laws.
7. The successful Inspection Firm shall enter into a formal agreement with SSGC on
judicial stamp paper of value at the rate of Rs.0.30 per hundred Rupee of the value of
contract. The stamp duty would be borne by the Inspection Firm.
8. SSGC reserves the right to cancel one / all proposal (s) or cancel complete project at
any stage before assigning the contract.
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Annexure-I
(On Stamp Paper @ Rs.100 for first Rs. 100,000 and subsequent Rs. 50 per Rs.100,000 of Guarantee Value)
BID BOND FORMAT

ST-4/B, Sir Shah Muhammad Suleman Road,
Block 14, Gulshan-e-Iqbal,
Karachi.
Dear Sirs,
In consideration of Messrs __________________________________hereinafter called
The Bidder having submitted the accompanying bid and in consideration of value
received from ___________________________ we hereby agree to undertake as follows:
1. To make un-conditional payment of Rupees _________________ upon your return
demand without further recourse, question or reference to the bidder or any other
person, in the event of the withdrawal of the aforesaid bid by the Bidder before the
end of the period specified in the bid after the opening of the same for the validity
thereof, or if no such period to be specified within 120 days after said opening and
or in the event that the bidder within the period specified thereof, or if no period be
specified with 15 days after prescribed forms are presented to the bidder of
signature the bidder shall fail to execute such further contractual documents if any
as may be required by the Company or on the Bidders failure to give the
Performance Bond as may be required, for the fulfillment of resulting contract
within 15 days of the acceptance of the bid.
2. To accept written intimation(s) from you as sufficient evidence of the existence of
default or non compliance as aforesaid on the part of the Bidder and to make
payment immediately upon receipt of the written intimation.
3. No grant of time or other indulgence to, or composition, or arrangement with the
Bidder in respect of the aforesaid bid with or without notice to us shall in any
manner discharge or otherwise, however, affect this guarantee and our liabilities
and commitments hereunder.
4. The guarantee shall be binding on us and our successors in interest and shall be
irrevocable.
5. This guarantee shall remain valid upto _______________.
Yours faithfully,
Note: Any extensions / amendments (in all guarantees / bonds) if required shall be made on
stamp papers of Rs.50.
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Annexure-II
(On Stamp Paper @ Rs.100 for first Rs. 100,000 and subsequent Rs. 50 per Rs.100,000 of
Guarantee Value)
PERFORMANCE BOND FORMAT

ST-4/B, Sir Shah Muhammad Suleman Road,
Block 14, Gulshan-e-Iqbal,
Karachi.
Dear Sirs,
In consideration of your entering / having entered into Contract
No.___________________________ with M/s. ___________________________hereinafter called
The Contractor and in consideration of value received from the Contractor, we hereby agree to
undertake as follows:
6. To make un-conditional payment of Rupees _________________ and un-conditional
payment in such amount as you may require from time to time as and when called upon by
you to do so not exceeding in the aggregate payment of Rupees ____________, being the
amount covering liquidated damaged and security for the due fulfillment by the Contractor
of all liabilities, obligations, commitment and total and faithful performance of the above
contract by the Contractor as specified in the above mentioned contract upon your written
demand(s) without further recourse, question or reference to the Contractor or any other
person in the event of the Contractors default in compliance with its obligations, liabilities
and faithful performance arising under and in pursuance of the work committed by it in the
above mentioned agreement of which you shall be the sole judge.
7. To accept written intimation(s) from you as sufficient evidence of the existence of default
or non compliance as aforesaid on the part of the Contractor and to make payment
immediately upon receipt of the written intimation.
8. To keep this guarantee in full force from the date of this guarantee till the Contractors
obligations as specified in the above referred contract and all other obligations of the
Contractor as are contained in the above contract are duly fulfilled by the Contractor to the
satisfaction of the Company.
9. No grant of time or other indulgence to, or composition, or arrangement with the
Contractor in respect of the performance of its obligations under and in pursuance of the
said agreement or any clause thereof, with or without notice to us shall in any manner
discharge or otherwise howsoever effect this guarantee and our liabilities and commitment
there under.
10. The guarantee shall be binding on us and our successors in interest and shall be
irrevocable.
11. This guarantee shall not be affected by any change in the constitution of the guarantor bank
or the constitution of ___________________________.
12. This guarantee shall remain valid upto _______________.
Yours faithfully,
Note: Any extensions / amendments (in all guarantees / bonds) if required shall be made on stamp
papers of Rs.50
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Annexure-III
ADVANCE PAYMENT GUARANTEE FORMAT
Sui Southern Gas Company Limited
SSGC House, Sir Shah Suleman Road
Gulshan-e-Iqbal
Karachi-75300
Dear Sir,
CONTRACT No. .
WHEREAS, we understand that Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (Client) have signed a contract dated
___________, 2012 with M/s. _________________ for the consulting services as specified in the said
contract, and that in accordance with the terms of the said contract, the sum of ___________ being 15% of
the total value is payable in advance against an irrevocable Bank Guarantee.
Now therefore, in consideration of the above the Client is making advance payment of USD ____________
to the Inspection Firm, we, (name and address of the Bank) hereby Guarantee irrevocably and
unconditionally to refund to you on demand upto ______________ in the event the Inspection Firm fails to
fulfill any of the terms and conditions of the contract at the time or during the period specified in the contract,
provided that any demand hereunder is received in writing at this office within the validity of this Guarantee
accompanied by the Clients written declaration to us that the Inspection Firm has failed to comply with the
terms of the contract and such declaration shall be accepted by us as conclusive proof that the amount
claimed is due to the Client and we shall forthwith pay the Client the amount claimed.
Provided the Client have not demanded encashment, this Guarantee upon expiry shall become null and void,
whether returned to us for cancellation or not.
This Guarantee is valid upto _____________, extendible on request from time to time as deemed necessary.
The Guarantee will become null and void whether returned to us or not for cancellation, if the entire amount
of advance payment is recovered by the Client, prior to the expiry of the advance Payment Guarantee.
This Guarantee shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Pakistan.
L.G. NO:
Dated:
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of
(Name of Bank)
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SECTION-3
FORM OF CONTRACT
FOR
Appointment of Inspection Firm for strengthening Quality

Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) activities
January 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
I.
FORM OF CONTRACT
II.
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
1.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
Definitions
Law Governing the Contract
Language
Notices
Location
Authorized Representatives
Taxes and Duties
Leader of Joint Venture
Performance Bond
2.
COMMENCEMENT, COMPLETION, MODIFICATION,

AND TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.7.4
2.8
2.9
2.9.1
2.9.2
2.9.3
2.9.4
2.9.5
Effectiveness of Contract
Termination of Contract for Failure to Become Effective
Commencement of Services
Expiration of Contract
Modification
Extension of Time for Completion
Force Majeure
Definition
No Breach of Contract
Extension of Time
Payments
Suspension of Payments by the Client
Termination
By the Client
By the Inspection Firm
Cessation of Services
Payment upon Termination
Disputes about Events of Termination
3.
OBLIGATIONS OF THE INSPECTION FIRM
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
General
Inspection Firm Not to Benefit from Commissions, Discounts, etc.
Confidentiality
Liability of the Inspection Firm
Other Insurance to be taken out by the Inspection Firm
Inspection Firms ' Actions Requiring Client's Prior Approval
Reporting Obligations
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3.8

3.9
3.10
Documents Prepared by the Inspection Firm to be the Property

of the Client
Equipment and Materials Furnished by the Client
Accounting, Inspection and Auditing
4.
INSPECTION FIRMS PERSONNEL AND SUB CONSULTANTS
4.1
4.2
Description of Personnel
Removal and/or Replacement of Personnel
5.
OBLIGATIONS OF THE CLIENT
5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
Assistance, Coordination and Approvals

Assistance
Co-ordination
Approvals
Access to Land
Change in the Applicable Law
Services and Facilities
Payments
6.
PAYMENT TO THE INSPECTION FIRM
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
Lump Sum Remuneration

Contract Price
Terms and Conditions of Payment
Period of Payment
Delayed Payments
Additional Services
Inspection Firm Entitlement to Suspend Services
7.
SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
7.1
7.2
Amicable Settlement
Dispute Settlement
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8.
INTEGRITY PACT
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III.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
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1.8
1.9
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.5
Leader of the Joint Venture
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Termination of Contract for Failure to become Effective
Insurance to be taken out by the Inspection Firm
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3.6
3.8
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
6.1
6.2
Consultants Action Requiring Clients Prior Approval

Documents Prepared by the Inspection Firm to be the Property of the Client
Assistance by Client
Coordination
Approvals
Contract Price
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IV
APPENDICES
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Appendix A-Description of the Services

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Annexure A-1 Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) ISO 2859-1 : 1999 - Part-1 42
Annexure A-2 to A-8 Distribution SOPs
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Appendix B- Reporting Requirements
44
Appendix C- Key Personnel and Sub contractors
45
Appendix D- Not Used
46
Appendix E- Breakdown of Contract Price
47
Appendix F- Not Used
48
Appendix G- Integrity Pact
49
V.
Section IV Pre-qualification Requirements
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I-
FORM OF CONTRACT
This contract (hereinafter called the "Contract") is made on the ________ day of ____
[month] of ____ [year], between, on the one hand, Sui Southern Gas Company Limited
(hereinafter called the "Client" which expression shall include the successors, legal
representatives and permitted assigns) and, on the other hand, a joint venture consisting of
the following entities, each of which will be jointly and severally liable to the Client for all
the Consultants' obligations under this Contract, namely:
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(hereinafter collectively called the "Inspection Firm" which expression shall include its
successors, legal representatives and permitted assigns).
WHEREAS
a. the Client has requested the Inspection Firm to provide certain services as defined
in the Special Conditions of Contract attached to this Contract (hereinafter called
the "Services"); and
b. the Inspection Firm, having represented to the Client that they have the required
professional skills, and personnel and technical resources, have agreed to provide
the Services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract;
NOW THEREFORE the Parties hereby agree as follows:
1.
The following documents attached hereto shall be deemed to form an integral part
of this Contract:
a. General Conditions of Contract;
b. Special Conditions of Contract;
c. The following Appendices:
Appendix A: Description of Services
Appendix B: Reporting Requirements
Appendix C: Key Personnel and Sub-Contractors
Appendix D: [Not used]
Appendix E: Breakdown of Contract Price.
Appendix F: [Not used]
Appendix G: Integrity Pact (for Services above Rs. 10 Million)
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2.
The mutual rights and obligations of the Client and the Inspection Firm shall be as
set forth in the Contract, in particular:
a. the Inspection Firm shall carry out the Services in accordance with the
provisions of the Contract; and
b. the Client shall make payments to the Inspection Firm in accordance with
the provisions of the Contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Contract to be signed in
their respective names in two identical parts each of which shall be deemed as the original,
as of the day, month and year first above written.

Witness
Signature ___________________
Signature ________________
Name ______________________
Name ____________________
Title _______________________
Title _____________________
(Seal)

_______________________________________________
NAME OF THE JOINT VENTURE OF THE INSPECTION FIRM
NAME OF THE INDIVIDUAL INSPECTION FIRM
__________________________
Name of Member No. 1
Witness
Signature ___________________
Name ______________________
Title _______________________
Signature ________________
Name ____________________
Title _____________________
(Seal)
_________________________
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Name of Member No. 2

Witness
Signature ___________________
Signature ________________
Name ______________________
Name ____________________
Title _______________________
Title _____________________
(Seal)
II. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1
Definitions
Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms whenever used in this
Contract have the following meanings:
a. "Applicable Law" means the laws and any other instruments having the
force of law in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as those may be issued and
in force from time to time;
b. "Contract" means the Contract signed by the Parties, to which these General
Conditions of Contract (GC) are attached, together with all the documents
listed in Clause 1 of such signed Contract;
c. "Contract Price" means the price to be paid for the performance of the
Services, in accordance with Clause 6;
d. "Effective Date" means the date on which this Contract comes into force
and effect pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.1;
e. "GC" means these General Conditions of Contract;
f. "Government" means the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
and/or Provincial Government(s);
g. "Foreign Currency" means currency other than the currency of Islamic
Republic of Pakistan.;
h. "Local Currency" means the currency of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan;
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i. "Member" in case the Consultants consist of a joint venture of more than

one entity, means any of the entities, and "Members" means all of these
entities;
j. "Party" means the Client or the Inspection Firm, as the case may be, and
"Parties" means both of them;
k. "Personnel" means persons hired by the Inspection Firm or by any SubContractoras employees and assigned to the performance of the Services or
any part thereof;
l. "SC" means the Special Conditions of Contract by which the GC are
amended or supplemented;
m. "Services" means the work to be performed by the Consultants pursuant to
this Contract, as described in Appendix A;
n. "Sub-Contractor " means any entity to which the Inspection Firm
subcontract any part of the Services in accordance with the provisions of
Sub-Clause 3.6;
o. "Third Party" means any person or entity other than the Client, the
Inspection Firm or a Sub-Contractor; and
p. "Assignment" means the work specified in SC for which engineering
inspection services are desired.
1.2
Law Governing the Contract

This Contract, its meaning and interpretation, and the relation between the Parties
shall be governed by the Applicable Laws of Pakistan .
1.3
Language
This Contract has been executed in the English language which shall be the binding
and controlling language for all matters relating to the meaning or interpretation of
this Contract. All the reports and communications shall be in the English language.
1.4
Notices
Any notice, request, or consent made pursuant to this Contract shall be in writing
and shall be deemed to have been made when delivered in person to an Authorised
Representative of the Party to whom the communication is addressed, or when sent
by courier, registered mail, or facsimile to such Party at the address of the
Authorised Representatives specified under Sub-Clause SC 1.6. A Party may
change its address for notice hereunder by giving the other Party notice of such
change.
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1.5

Location
The Services shall be performed at such locations as are specified in Appendix A
and, where the location of a particular task is not so specified, at such locations as
mutually agreed by the Parties.
1.6
Any action required or permitted to be taken, and any document required or
permitted to be executed, under this Contract by the Client or the Inspection Firm
shall be taken or executed by the Authorized Representatives specified in the SC.
1.7
Taxes and Duties

Unless specified in the SC, the Inspection Firm, Sub-Contractor, and their
Personnel shall pay such taxes, duties, fees, and other impositions as may be levied
under the Applicable Law, the amount of which is deemed to have been included in
the Contract Price.
1.8
Leader of Joint Venture

In case the Inspection Firm consists of a joint venture of more than one entity, the
Inspection Firm shall be jointly and severally bound to the Client for fulfillment of
the terms of the Contract and designate the Member named in the SC to act as
leader of the Joint Venture, for the purpose of receiving instructions from the
Client.
1.9
Performance Bond
A Performance Bond of specified fee shall be submitted by the successful bidder in
the form of Bank Draft/Pay Order/bank guarantee from a scheduled bank operating
in Pakistan in favor of SSGC. The Performance Bond shall remain valid for three
(3) months after completion of the assignment.
SSGCs right to recover damages from the bidder for breach of contract shall not be
limited to the value of the Performance Bond. In the event of the successful bidder
failing to execute a formal agreement or to submit the Performance Bond in the
manner aforesaid and in the period specified, SSGC shall be entitled to appropriate
the earnest money submitted by the bidder with the tender without prejudice, to
their right to claim any further loss or damage which may result to them by reason
of the aforesaid default of the bidder as if the contract is actually executed for the
purpose of such claims.
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The bidder shall cause the validity period of the Performance Bond to be extended
for such period(s) as required for the contract performance.
2. COMMENCEMENT, COMPLETION, MODIFICATION,

AND TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
2.1
This Contract shall come into force and effect on the date (the "Effective Date") of
the Client's notice to the Inspection Firm instructing the Inspection Firm to begin
carrying out the Services. This notice shall confirm that the effectiveness
conditions, if any, listed in the SC have been met.
2.2

If this Contract has not become effective within such time period after the date of
the Contract signed by the Parties as shall be specified in the SC, either Party may,
by not less than twenty eight (28) days written notice to the other Party, declare
this Contract to be null and void, and in the event of such a declaration by either
Party, neither Party shall have any claim against the other Party except for the work
(if any) already done or costs already incurred by a Party at the request of the other
Party.
2.3
The Inspection Firm shall begin carrying out the Services at the end of such time
period after the Effective Date as shall be specified in the SC.
2.4
Unless terminated earlier pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.9, this Contract shall expire
when, pursuant to the provisions hereof, the Services have been completed and the
payments of remunerations including the direct costs if any, have been made. The
Services shall be completed within a period as is specified in the SC, or such
extended time as may be allowed under Sub-Clause 2.6.
The term "Completion of Services" is as specified in the SC.
2.5
Modification
Modification of the terms and conditions of this Contract, including any
modification of the scope of the Services or of the Contract Price, may only be
made in writing, which shall be signed by both the Parties.
2.6
Extension of Time for Completion
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If the scope or duration of the Services is increased:

a. the Inspection Firm shall inform the Client of the circumstances and
probable effects;
b. the increase shall be regarded as Additional Services; and
c. the Client shall extend the time for Completion of the Services accordingly.
2.7
Force Majeure
2.7.1
Definition
a. For the purposes of this Contract, "Force Majeure" means an event which is
beyond the reasonable control of a Party and which makes a Party's
performance of its obligations under the Contract impossible or so
impractical as to be considered impossible under the circumstances, and
includes, but is not limited to, war, riots, civil disorder, earthquake, fire,
explosion, storm, flood or other adverse weather conditions, strikes,
lockouts or other industrial actions (except where such strikes, lockouts or
other industrial actions are within the power of the Party invoking Force
Majeure to prevent), confiscation or any other action by government
agencies.
b. Force Majeure shall not include (i) any event which is caused by the
negligence or intentional action of a Party or such Party's Sub-Contractors
or agents or employees, nor (ii) any event which a diligent Party could
reasonably have been expected to both (A) take into account at the time of
the conclusion of this Contract and (B) avoid or overcome in the carrying
out of its obligations hereunder.
c. Force Majeure shall not include insufficiency of funds or failure to make
any payment required hereunder.
2.7.2
No Breach of Contract
The failure of a Party to fulfill any of its obligations under the Contract shall not
be considered to be a breach of, or default under this Contract insofar as such
inability arises from an event of Force Majeure, provided that the Party affected by
such an event; (a) has taken all reasonable precautions, due care and reasonable
alternative measures in order to carry out the terms and conditions of this
Contract; and (b) has informed the other Party in writing not later than fifteen (15)
days following the occurrence of such an event.
2.7.3
Extension of Time
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Any period within which a Party shall, pursuant to this Contract, complete any
action or task, shall be extended for a period equal to the time during which such
Party was unable to perform such action as a result of Force Majeure.
2.7.4
Payments
During the period of their inability to perform the Services as a result of an event of
Force Majeure, the Inspection Firm shall be entitled to continue to be paid under
the terms of this Contract, as well as to be reimbursed for additional costs
reasonably and necessarily incurred by them during such period for the purpose of
the Services and in reactivating the Services after the end of such period.
2.8
Suspension of Payments by the Client

The Client may, by written notice of suspension to the Inspection Firm, suspend all
payments to the Inspection Firm hereunder if the Inspection Firm fail to perform
any of their obligations under this Contract, including the carrying out of the
Services, provided that such notice of suspension (i) shall specify the nature of the
failure, and (ii) shall request the Inspection Firm to remedy such failure within a
period not exceeding thirty (30) days after receipt by the Inspection Firm of such
notice of suspension.
2.9
Termination
2.9.1
By the Client
The Client may terminate this Contract, by not less than thirty (30) days written
notice of termination to the Inspection Firm, to be given after the occurrence of any
of the events specified in paragraphs (a) through (e) of this Sub-Clause 2.9.1 and
sixty (60) days' in the case of the event referred to in paragraph (f):
a. if the Inspection Firm do not remedy a failure in the performance of their
obligations under the Contract, within thirty (30) days after being notified
or within any further period as the Client may have subsequently approved
in writing;
b. if the Inspection Firm become (or, if the Inspection Firm consist of more
than one entity, if any of their Members becomes) insolvent or bankrupt or
enter into any agreements with their creditors for relief of debt or take
advantage of any law for the benefit of debtors or go into liquidation or
receivership whether compulsory or voluntary;
c. if the Inspection Firm fail to comply with any final decision reached as a
result of arbitration proceedings pursuant to Clause 7 hereof;
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d. if the Inspection Firm submit to the Client a statement which has a material
effect on the rights, obligations or interests of the Client and which the
Inspection Firm know to be false;
e. if, as the result of Force Majeure, the Inspection Firm are unable to perform
a material portion of the Services for a period of not less than sixty (60)
days;
f. if the Client, in its sole discretion, decides to terminate this Contract.
2.9.2
By the Inspection Firm

The Inspection Firm may terminate this Contract, by not less than thirty (30) days
written notice to the Client, such notice to be given after the occurrence of any of
the events specified in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this Sub-Clause 2.9.2:
a. if the Client fails to pay any monies due to the Inspection Firm pursuant to
this Contract and not subject to dispute pursuant to Clause 7 within fortyfive (45) days after receiving written notice from the Inspection Firm that
such payment is overdue;
b. if the Client is in material breach of its obligations pursuant to this Contract
and has not remedied the same within forty-five (45) days (or such longer
period as the Inspection Firm may have subsequently approved in writing)
following the receipt by the Client of the Inspection Firm' notice specifying
such breach;
c. if, as a result of Force Majeure, the Inspection Firm are unable to perform a
material portion of the Services for a period of not less than sixty (60) days;
d. if the Client fails to comply with any final decision reached as a result of
arbitration proceedings pursuant to Clause 7 hereof.
2.9.3
Cessation of Services
Upon receipt of notice of termination under Sub-Clause 2.9.1, or giving of notice of
termination under Sub-Clause 2.9.2, the Inspection Firm shall take all necessary
steps to bring the Services to a close in a prompt and orderly manner and shall
make every reasonable effort to keep expenditures for this purpose to a minimum.
With respect to documents prepared by the Inspection Firm, and equipment and
materials furnished by the Client, the Inspection Firm shall proceed as provided,
respectively, by Sub-Clauses 3.8 or 3.9.
2.9.4
Payment upon Termination
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Upon termination of this Contract pursuant to Sub-Clauses 2.9.1 or 2.9.2, the Client
shall make the following payments to the Inspection Firm:
a. Remuneration and reimbursable direct costs expenditure pursuant to Clause
6 for Services satisfactorily performed prior to the effective date of
termination. Effective date of termination for purposes of this Sub-Clause
means the date when the prescribed notice period would expire;
b. except in the case of termination pursuant to paragraphs (a) through (d) of
Sub-Clause 2.9.1, reimbursement of any reasonable cost incidental to the
prompt and orderly termination of the Contract, including the cost of the
return travel of the Personnel, according to Inspection Firm Traveling
Allowance Rules.
In order to compute the remuneration for the part of the Services satisfactorily
performed prior to the effective date of termination; the respective remunerations
shall be proportioned.
2.9.5
Disputes about Events of Termination

If either Party disputes whether an event specified in paragraphs (a) through (e) of
Sub-Clause 2.9.1 or in paragraph (a) through (d) of Sub-Clause 2.9.2 hereof has
occurred, such Party may, within forty-five (45) days after receipt of notice of
termination from the other Party, refer the matter to arbitration pursuant to Clause 7
hereof, and this Contract shall not be terminated on account of such event except in
accordance with the terms of any resulting arbitral award.
3. OBLIGATIONS OF THE INSPECTION FIRM

3.1
General
The Inspection Firm shall perform the Services and carry out their obligations with
all due diligence, efficiency, and economy, in accordance with generally accepted
professional techniques and practices, and shall observe sound management
practices, and employ appropriate advanced technology and safe methods. The
Inspection Firm shall always act, in respect of any matter relating to this Contract
or to the Services, as faithful advisers to the Client, and shall at all times support
and safeguard the Client's legitimate interests in any dealings with Sub-Contractors
or third parties.
3.2
Inspection Firm Not to Benefit from Commissions, Discounts, etc.
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The remuneration of the Inspection Firm pursuant to Clause 6 shall constitute the
Inspection Firm' sole remuneration in connection with this Contract or the Services,
and the Inspection Firm shall not accept for their own benefit any trade
commission, discount, or similar payment in connection with activities pursuant to
this Contract or to the Services or in the discharge of their obligations under the
Contract, and the Inspection Firm shall use their best efforts to ensure that the
Personnel, any Sub-Contractors, and agents of either of them similarly shall not
receive any such additional remuneration.
3.3
Confidentiality
The Inspection Firm, their Sub-Contractors, and the Personnel of either of them
shall not, either during the term or after the expiration of this Contract, disclose any
proprietary or confidential information relating to the Project, the Services, this
Contract, or the Client's business or operations without the prior written consent of
the Client.
3.4
Liability of the Inspection Firm

The Inspection Firm are liable for the consequence of errors and omissions on their
part or on the part of their employees in so far as the design of the Project is
concerned to the extent and with the limitations as mentioned herein below.
If the Client suffers any losses or damages as a result of proven faults, errors or
omissions in the design of a project, the Inspection Firm shall make good such
losses or damages, subject to the conditions that the maximum liability as aforesaid
shall not exceed twice the total remuneration of the Inspection Firm .
The Inspection Firm may, to protect themselves, insure themselves against their
liabilities but this is not obligatory. The extent of the insurance shall be up to the
limit specified in second para above. The Inspection Firm shall procure the
necessary cover before commencing the Services and the cost of procuring such
cover shall be borne by the Inspection Firm up to a limit of one percent of the total
remuneration of the Contract.
The Inspection Firm shall, at the request of the Client, indemnify the Client against
any or all risks arising out of the furnishing of professional services by the
Inspection Firm to the Client, not covered by the provisions contained in the first
para above and exceeding
the limits set forth in second para above provided the actual cost of procuring such
indemnity as well as costs exceeding the limits set forth in third para above shall be
borne by the Client.
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3.5

Other Insurance to be taken out by the Inspection Firm

The Inspection Firm (a) shall take out and maintain, and shall cause any SubContractors to take out and maintain, at their (or the Sub-Contractors', as the case
may be) own cost but on terms and conditions approved by the Client, insurance
against the risks, and for the coverage, as are specified in the SC; and (b) at the
Client's request, shall provide evidence to the Client showing that such insurance
has been taken out and maintained and that the current premiums have been paid.
3.6
Inspection Firm' Actions Requiring Client's Prior Approval

The Inspection Firm shall obtain the Client's prior approval in writing before taking
any of the following actions:
a. appointing such Personnel as are listed in Appendix-C merely by title but
not by name;
b. entering into a subcontract for the performance of any part of the Services,
it being understood (i) that the selection of Sub-Contractors and the terms
and conditions of the subcontract shall have been approved in writing by the
Client prior to the execution of the subcontract, and (ii) that the Inspection
Firm shall remain fully liable for the performance of the Services by the
Sub-Contractors and its Personnel pursuant to this Contract;
c. any other action that may be specified in the SC.
3.7
Reporting Obligations
The Inspection Firm shall submit to the Client the reports and documents specified
in Appendix B in the form, in the numbers, and within the periods set forth in the
said Appendix.
3.8

All plans, drawings, specifications, reports, and other documents and software
prepared by the Inspection Firm in accordance with Sub-Clause 3.7 shall become
and remain the property of the Client, and the Inspection Firm shall, not later than
upon termination or expiration of this Contract, deliver (if not already delivered) all
such documents and software to the Client, together with a detailed inventory
thereof. The Inspection Firm may retain a copy of such documents and software.
Restriction(s) about the future use of these documents is specified in the SC.
3.9
Equipment and Materials Furnished by the Client
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Equipment and materials made available to the Inspection Firm by the Client, or
purchased by the Inspection Firm with funds provided exclusively for this purpose
by the Client, shall be the property of the Client and shall be marked accordingly.
Upon termination or expiration of this Contract, the Inspection Firm shall make
available to the Client an inventory of such equipment and materials and shall
dispose of such equipment and materials in accordance with the Client's
instructions or afford salvage value of the same. While in possession of such
equipment and materials, the Inspection Firm, unless otherwise instructed by the
Client in writing, shall insure them at the expense of the Client in an amount equal
to their full replacement value.
3.10
Accounting, Inspection and Auditing

The Inspection Firm (i)
shall keep accurate and systematic accounts and
records in respect of the Services hereunder, in accordance with internationally
accepted accounting principles and in such form and detail as will clearly identify
all relevant time charges, and cost, and the basis thereof, and (ii) shall permit the
Client or its designated representatives periodically, and up to one year from the
expiration or termination of this Contract, to inspect the same and make copies
thereof as well as to have them audited by auditors appointed by the Client.
4. INSPECTION FIRM'S PERSONNEL AND SUBCONSULTANTS

4.1
Description of Personnel
The titles, agreed job descriptions, minimum qualifications, and estimated periods
of engagement in the carrying out of the Services of the Inspection Firm' Key
Personnel are described in Appendix C. The Key Personnel and Sub-Contractors
listed by title and/or by name, as the case may be, in Appendix C are deemed to be
approved by the Client.
4.2
Removal and/or Replacement of Personnel

a. Except as the Client may otherwise agree, no changes shall be made in the
Key Personnel. If, for any reason beyond the reasonable control of the
Inspection Firm, it becomes necessary to replace any of the Key Personnel,
the Inspection Firm shall provide as a replacement a person of equivalent or
better qualifications;
b. If the Client, (i) finds that any of the Personnel have committed serious
misconduct or have been charged with having committed a criminal action;
or (ii) has reasonable cause to be dissatisfied with the performance of any of
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the Personnel, then the Inspection Firm shall, at the Client's written request
specifying the grounds therefore, provide as a replacement a person with
qualifications and experience acceptable to the Client.
c. Except as the Client may otherwise agree, the Inspection Firm shall; (i) bear
all the additional travel and other costs arising out of or incidental to any
removal and/or replacement; and (ii) bear any additional remuneration, to
be paid for any of the Personnel provided as a replacement to that of the
Personnel being replaced.
5. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CLIENT
5.1
Assistance, Coordination and Approvals
5.1.1
Assistance
The Client shall use its best efforts to ensure that the Client shall:
a. provide at no cost to the Inspection Firm, Sub-Contractors and Personnel
such documents prepared by the Client or other consulting engineers
appointed by the Client as shall be necessary to enable the Inspection Firm,
Sub-Contractors or Personnel to perform the Services. The documents and
the time within which such documents shall be made available, are as
specified in the SC;
b. assist to obtain the existing data pertaining or relevant to the carrying out of
the Services, with various Government and other organizations. Such items
unless paid for by the Inspection Firm without reimbursement by the Client,
shall be returned by the Inspection Firm upon completion of the Services
under this Contact;
c. issue to officials, agents and representatives of the concerned organizations,
all such instructions as may be necessary or appropriate for prompt and
effective implementation of the Services;
d. assist to obtain permits which may be required for right-of-way, entry upon
the lands and properties for the purposes of this Contract;
e. provide to the Inspection Firm, Sub-Contractors, and Personnel any such
other assistance and exemptions as may be specified in the SC.
5.1.2
Co-ordination
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The Client shall:

a. coordinate and get or expedite any necessary approval and clearances
relating to the work from any Government or Semi-Government Agency,
Department or Authority, and other concerned organization named in the
SC.
b. coordinate with any other Inspection Firm employed by him.
5.1.3
Approvals
The Client shall accord approval of the documents within such time as specified in
the SC, whenever these are applied for by the Inspection Firm.
5.2
Access to Land
The Client warrants that the Inspection Firm shall have, free of charge, unimpeded
access to all land of which access is required for the performance of the Services.
5.3
Change in the Applicable Law

If, after the date of this Contract, there is any change in the Applicable Law which
increases or decreases the cost of the Services rendered by the Inspection Firm,
then the remunerations and direct costs otherwise payable to the Inspection Firm
under this Contract shall be increased or decreased accordingly, and corresponding
adjustment shall be made to the amounts referred to in Sub-Clause 6.2 (a) or (b), as
the case may be.
5.4
Services and Facilities

The Client shall make available to the Inspection Firm, Sub-Contractors and the
Personnel, for the purpose of the Services and free of any charge, the services,
facilities and property described in Appendix F at the times and in the manner
specified in said Appendix F, provided that if such services, facilities and property
shall not be made available to the Inspection Firm as and when so specified, the
Parties shall agree on; (i) any time extension that it may be appropriate to grant to
the Inspection Firm for the performance of the Services; (ii) the manner in which
the Inspection Firm shall procure any such services, facilities and property from
other sources; and (iii) the additional payments, if any, to be made to the
Inspection Firm as a result thereof pursuant to Clause 6 hereinafter.
5.5
Payments
In consideration of the Services performed by the Inspection Firm under this
Contract, the Client shall make to the Inspection Firm such payments and in such
manner as is provided by Clause 6 of this Contract.
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6. PAYMENTS TO THE INSPECTION FIRM

6.1

Not Used
6.2
Contract Price
The SC shall specify the break up of remuneration to be paid to the Inspection Firm
and the currencies.
6.2.1
For comparison of financial bids, the US$ amount will be converted
into Pak Rupees.
6.2.2
The rate of exchange shall be the selling rate, as notified by the State
Bank of Pakistan prevailing on the date of opening of technical bids.
6.2.3
The man-months and man-days are estimated. Requirement for each
task assigned during the contract period will be mutually determined
between Client and Inspection Firm prior to commencement of the task. The
increase in the total contract amount shall not exceed 15% of the annual
estimated contract amount.
6.2.4
There shall be no price escalation during the 1 st contract year. Any
escalation in the subsequent years shall be agreed mutually prior to the
extension in the contract.
6.3

Payment will be made to the account of the Inspection Firm and according to the
payment schedule stated in the SC. Payments shall be made after the conditions
listed in the SC for such payments have been met, and the Inspection Firm have
submitted an invoice to the Client specifying the amount due.
6.4
Period of Payment
Any other amount due to the Inspection Firm shall be paid by the Client to the
Inspection Firm within thirty (30) days in case of local currency and forty five (45)
days in case of foreign currency after the Inspection Firm' invoice has been
delivered to the Client.
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6.5

Delayed Payments
If the Client has delayed payments beyond the period stated in paragraph (b) of
Sub-Clause 6.4, financing charges shall be paid to the Inspection Firm for each day
of delay at the rate specified in the SC.
6.6
Additional Services
Additional Services means:
a. Services as approved by the Client outside the Scope of Services described
in Appendix A;
b. Services to be performed during the period extended pursuant to SubClause 2.6, beyond the original schedule time for completion of the
Services; and
c. Any re-doing of any part of the Services as a result of Client's instructions.
If, in the opinion of the Client, it is necessary to perform Additional Services during
the currency of the Contract for the purpose of the Project, such Additional
Services shall be performed with the prior concurrence of both the Parties. The
Inspection Firm shall inform the Client of the additional time (if any), and the
additional remuneration and reimbursable direct costs expenditure for such
Additional Services. If there is no disagreement by the Client within two weeks of
this intimation, such additional time, remuneration and reimbursable direct costs
expenditure shall be deemed to become part of the Contract. Such remuneration
and reimbursable direct costs expenditure shall be determined on the basis of rates
provided in Appendices D and E, in case the Additional Services are performed
during the scheduled period of the Services, otherwise remuneration for Additional
Services shall be determined on the basis of Inspection Firm' billing rates
prevailing at the time of performing the Additional Services.
6.7
Inspection Firm' Entitlement to Suspend Services

If the Client fails to make the payment of any of the Inspection Firm' invoice
(excluding the advance payment), within twenty-eight (28) days after the expiry of
the time stated in paragraph (b) of Sub-Clause 6.4, within which payment is to be
made, the Inspection Firm may after giving not less than fourteen (14) days' prior
notice to the Client, suspend the Services or reduce the rate of carrying out the
Services, unless and until the Inspection Firm have received the payment.
This action will not prejudice the Inspection Firm entitlement to financing charges
under Sub-Clause 6.5.
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7. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
7.1
Amicable Settlement
The Parties shall use their best efforts to settle amicably all disputes arising out of
or in connection with this Contract or its interpretation.
7.2
Dispute Settlement
Any dispute between the Parties as to matters arising pursuant to this Contract
which cannot be settled amicably within thirty (30) days after receipt by one Party
of the other Party's request for such amicable settlement may be submitted by either
Party for settlement in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration Act, 1940
(Act No.X of 1940) and of the Rules made thereunder and any statutory
modifications thereto.
Services under the Contract shall, if reasonably possible, continue during the
arbitration proceedings and no payment due to or by the Client shall be withheld on
account of such proceedings.
8. INTEGRITY PACT
8.1
If the Inspection Firm or any of his Sub-ContractorInspection Firm, agents or

servants is found to have violated or involved in violation of the Integrity Pact
signed by the Inspection Firm as Appendix-G to this Form of Contract, then the
Client shall be entitled to:
a. recover from the Consultant an amount equivalent to ten times the sum of
any commission, gratification, bribe, finders fee or kickback given by the
Inspection Firm or any of his Sub-Contractor, agents or servants;
b. terminate the Contract; and
c. recover from the Inspection Firm any loss or damage to the Client as a
result of such termination or of any other corrupt business practices of the
Inspection Firm or any of his Sub-Contractor, agents or servants.
On termination of the Contract under Sub-Para (b) of this Sub-Clause, the
Inspection Firm shall proceed in accordance with Sub-Clause 2.9.3. Payment upon
such termination shall be made under Sub-Clause 2.9.4 (a) after having deducted
the amounts due to the Client under Sub-Para (a) and (c) of this Sub-Clause.
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III. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
1.1
Definitions
"Assignment"
Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) in order to carry out its business procures
various type of material, equipment and services. SSGC intends to improve its
performance and to verify conformance to applicable standards by introducing third
party inspection/technical audit of its various activities/functions.
1.6
The Authorized Representatives are the following:
For the Client:
Rahat K. Siddiqui
Dy. Managing Director (Operations)
Telephone
: +92 21 92231555
Facsimile
: +92 21 99231605
E-Mail
: rahat.kamal@ssgc.com.pk
To be filled in by Inspection Firm:

_______________________________ (Name of Inspection Firm firm)
___________________________
(Name of Project Manager)
_______________________________ (Project)
_______________________________ (Registered Address)
_______________________________
_______________________________
Telephone
: ___________________
Facsimile
: ___________________
E-Mail
: ___________________
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1.7

Taxes and Duties
Inspection Firm shall include all prevailing duties / taxes in its quoted price.
Exclusion of taxes will deem to be included in the offered price. In case of

double taxation treaty between Pakistan and Inspection Firm country, the
exemption shall be arranged by the Inspection Firm.
1.8
Leader of the Joint Venture

The leader of the Joint Venture is --------------------------------------------[to be filled in by the Inspection Firm].
1.9
Performance Bond
A performance bond of Rs. 1,000,000 in favour of SSGC shall be submitted by the
inspection firm, which may be in the form of bank draft/pay order/bank guarantee
from a scheduled bank operating in Pakistan.
2.1
The date on which this Contract shall come into effect is the date when the Contract
is signed by both the Parties, or any other date as agreed by the Parties.
2.2

The time period shall be one (1) year extendable each year based on Inspection
Firms performance for a total term not exceeding three (03) years.
2.3
The Inspection Firm shall commence the Services within fifteen (15) days after the
date of signing of Contract Agreement or as agreed between the parties during pre
award meeting.
2.4
The duration of the contract for the Services as estimated by the Client, is as under;
however Inspection Firm shall assess the time requirements based on their proposal
(which shall be consistent with the achievement of assignment objectives) from the
commencement date of the Services.
3.5
Insurance to be taken by the Inspection Firm.

Inspection Firm shall obtain insurance as per prevailing law.
3.6
Inspection Firm' Actions Requiring Client's Prior Approval
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In accordance with GC.

3.8

The Inspection Firm shall not use these documents for purposes unrelated to this
Contract without the prior written approval of the Client.
5.1.1
Assistance by Client
To be mutually discussed and agreed during the pre award meeting.
5.1.2
Coordination
The Client shall coordinate and provide assistance in accordance with the GC.
5.1.3
Approvals
The Client shall accord approval of the documents immediately but not later than
fourteen (14) days or any other mutually agreed time from the date of their
submission by the Inspection Firm.
6.1
Remuneration
The estimated remuneration amount (total A+B in the table of Appendix E
Schedule of rates and contract price) based on Contract Prices quoted in 6.2, is as
under:
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6.2
Contract Prices
The contract price shall be based on the rates provided by the inspection firm in the
appendix E schedule of rates and contract price.
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6.3


a) Inspection Firm to propose a Payment Schedule corresponding to the
deliverables/milestones, which will be discussed and finalized in the preaward meeting.
6.4
Period of Payment
The Inspection Firm shall submit their invoice in duplicate to the Client, alongwith supporting documents, where ever applicable, which shall be paid by the
Client within 30 days.
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IV APPENDICES
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Appendix-A
Description of Services
A.
Background
Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) is Pakistans leading integrated gas utility
company with a 2.6 million customer base in its franchise area across two
provinces (Sindh and Balochistan) of Pakistan. SSGC is engaged in the business of
transmission and distribution of natural gas as well as the conduction of highpressure transmission and low-pressure distribution system. SSGCs high pressure
infrastructure comprises 3,400 km long high pressure transmission network and
50,000 HP compression capacity. During 2012-2013 an average 1,100 MMCFD of
gas was sold to the industrial commercial and domestic consumers, through a
distribution network of over 40,000 km. SSGC also owns and operates the only gas
meter manufacturing plant in the country, having an annual production capacity of
over 750,000 gas meters.
B.
Scope
1.
Development & Inspection (D&I) Shop (Work Package 1)

SSGC has developed the following items through local vendors, which were
formerly imported:
1.
Service tee (3/4)
2.
Fittings
i. Swivel and nut assembly
ii. Union, elbow, reducer, bushing, caps, tees, plugs, sockets and
hexagonal nipples
iii. Pipe clamps (brackets) , , 1 , 1 , and 2
iv. High pressure screwed socket ( to 1)
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v. Barrel Nipples ( , , , 1 and 2)

vi. Meter lock cock
3.
Valves
i. Insulating union service valve ( x .)
ii. Ball valves ( to 2 )
iii. Needle valves ( )
4.
Gas regulators
i. diameter domestic service regulator
ii. High pressure regulator
The D&I shop conducts the inspection of the above items for conformity
assessment prior to its acceptance at stores. The acceptance sampling of the
received items is carried out on the basis of ISO 2859-1:1999 Part-1.
Test & inspection of the material is carried out in accordance with specified
procedures for each type of material. The material is inspected for physical
defects, leakages and for meeting the performance and Quality
requirements.
a
Physical inspection is carried out 100%.

b Leak testing / performance testing is carried out on lot samples basis
according to sample plan specified by ISO-2859-1 (1999) Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL). Details attached as annexure A-1.
c The leakages, performance and strength tests are carried out on
testing units available at D&I Shop for the respective material.
Pressurized air is used as a medium for carrying out leakage and
performance tests.
d The threads shall be inspected based on API Spec 5B. Specification
for Threading, Gauging and Thread Inspection of Casing, Tubing
and Line Pipe Threads
e Material chemical composition analyses are carried out through
outside agencies as considered necessary, on sample randomly
selected from the lot supplied in order to determine the compliance
of specific grade of material required.
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The tests of the items are carried out as per the following procedures:
1
Service Valve and Pressure Regulators (Domestic & High Capacity)

a. Service Valve
Physical Inspection (100%)
a) Threads of the valve are checked for damages, no. of
threads, & tight or loose threading.
b) Checked for pin holes and casting defects.
c) Insulation joint is checked.
Leak Testing
a) Valves are leak tested at 100 psig pressure. Gas should not
leak from body /bonnet and insulated part of the valve.
b) Plug torque of the valve is checked. The valve should open
and close at 35 ft-lbs. force.
c) Valve's outlet is plugged and 120 psig pressure is applied at
inlet, the leakage is checked by applying foam /soap water.
It should not leak at valve plug, insulation and the body.
Bend Test
After conducting the leakage test, plug is opened and a 2.2 feet
long rod is inserted in the outlet and five plates weighing 20 lbs
each are placed on it. The valve and especially insulated part
should not leak at this bending force of 220 ft-lbs.
b. Pressure Regulator (Domestic & High Capacity)
Physical Inspection: (100%)
a) Threads are checked for any damages, no. of threads, &
loose / tight threading.
b) Checked for any casting defects, finishing and pinholes,
body seal nut, vent connections.
c) Inlet and outlet sizes.
Leak / Performance Testing:
a) Performance as well as leak testing of the Regulators is
carried out at different pressures i.e. 60 psi, 40 psi and 10
psi.
b) Checked for gas venting arrangement, activation at the
required water column.
Service Tee and other fittings

a. Service Tee
a) Female and male threads of the Tee are checked for any
damages, no. of threads & tight or loose threading.
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b) Female and male threads of the Brass Plug are checked for
damages.
c) Checked for any casting defects and pin holes.
d) Checked for the required beveling angle (30 - 35).
Leak Testing
The lot is tested on random basis at a pressure of 100 psig for
any leakage. During this process there should be no leakage
from the body and plug of the Service Tee.
b. Swivels & Plate Assembly
a) Threads of the Nut and Swivel are checked for any
damages, no. of threads & loose/tight threading.
b) Check to find out any casting defects and pin holes.
c) Finishing of the threads are checked using thread gauge.
Leak Testing
Leak test is conducted at a pressure of 3 psig. Coupling nuts and
assembly should show any leakage.
c. Pipe Fittings (Elbows, Unions, Bushes, Plugs, Sockets. Hex.
Nipples, Pipe Clamp, Red. Tees/Elbows, Couplings)
a) Threads are checked to find out any damages, no. of
threads, loose/tight threading.
b) Checked for any casting defects.
c) Checked for pinholes and body finish condition.
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a)
b)
Ball Valves / Needle Valves

a) Threads of the valve arc checked for damages, no. of threads, &
tight or loose threading.
b) Checked for pin holes and casting defects.
Leak Testing:
Valves are checked at 350 - 400 psig pressure. Gas should not leak from
body/bonnet & seals.
Torque equipment of the valve is checked. The valve should open and close at 35
ft-lbs force.
2.
Meter Plant (Work Package 2)
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The audit of meters manufactured at Manufacturing Plant shall be based on

BS EN 1359:1999 Gas Meters Diaphragm gas meters encompassing
following major areas:
1.
Test protocols to be conducted by 3rd party laboratory on new

manufactured meters
2.
Meters (G1.6 & G4) to be tested should be new manufactured

meters. The aim is to ensure that calibration of new manufactured
meters is correct and to identify metrology problems in meters in the
field that can affect billing. Beside it is important to and link failures
with root causes.
The meters should be tested the following points:

a.
Percentage error and pressure loss in meters to be tested at:

i. Maximum flow
ii. 0.7 Maximum flow
iii. 0.4 Maximum flow
iv. 0.2 Maximum flow
v. 0.1 Maximum flow
vi. 3 x Minimum flow
vii. Minimum flow
b.
Cause analysis of meters out specifications.(if possible to be

performed by the 3rd party lab)
c.
Improvements recommendations (if possible to be performed

by the 3rd party lab)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3.

Metrological control, cause analysis and conclusion.

Condition 1: G1.6 and G4 field meters.
Description: To collect random field samples from each pressure
profile segment (High Pressure Profile, Medium Pressure Profile,
Nil Pressure Profile) with assumed field returns findings identified
as (nil consumption, passing unregistered gas, minimum), in
addition to normal consumption.
Condition 2: G1.6 and G4 meters (collected from field, from
production lines)
Description: To collect 2 meters G4 and G1.6 (each) from the field
where pressure profiling does not apply with assumed field returns
findings identified as (nil consumption, passing unregistered gas,
minimum consumption) + normal consumption, total quantity is 16
in total
3.
Mills Inspection (Work Package 3)

The inspection of mills shall be as per API 5L:2013 Specification for Line
Pipe comprises the following areas:
a. Manufacturing process inspection
i. Steel coil/plate de-stacking
ii. Edge milling of steel plates
iii. Roll bending of steel plates
iv. Edge post-bending
v. Continuous root welding
vi. Weld on taps
vii. Internal welding
viii. External Welding
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ix. Inspection of surface

x. Final inspection measuring and weighing
xi. Beveling of pipe ends
b. Pipe inspection
Mill inspection and loading supervision of steel linepipe shall include
but not be limited to the following tests and inspections as applicable:
f)
a)
Grade
b)
Quality
c)
Type and Process of manufacture
d)
The material from which the Linepipe is manufactured
e)
Chemical and check analysis
Diameter, weight and length of each pipe as per ANSI B36.10

Basic dimensional standard for all steel pipe
g)
Wall thickness and bevel angles
h)
Hydrostatic mill tests and bursting tests
i)
Other Physical properties including charpys v notch test
j)
Non-destructive testing and inspection
k)
Repair of defects including retests
l)
Marking
m)
Quantity
n)
Surface preparation & Coating process execution.
o)
Coating thickness.
p)
Coating physical properties test.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

q)
Coating raw material product used, name of manufacturers, type,

batch number and date of manufacturer of the product.
r)
Other inspection requirements will be determined as contained in the

Line pipe order/contracts.
4.
Distribution Pipeline Construction (Work Package 4)
The scope of inspection will include the following activities as per ASME
B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping:
a.
Ditching/backfilling activities for pipeline laying as per SOP

attached as annexure A-2
a. Ditching depth and width
b. Ditch prepared without damaging other utilities
c. Soft padding
d. Brick laying for the protection of polyethylene (PE) pipe
laying
e. Laying of caution/warning over the pipe
f. Proper backfilling
b.
Steel pipe laying as per SOP attached as annexure A-3 (work

package 4.2)
a. Pipe loading/unloading and stacking
b. Safety of protective coating
c. Cleaning and beveling of welding joints (welding preparation)
d. Welding as per API 1104 Welding of Pipelines and Related
Facilities
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

e. Proper handling of pipe (raising, lowering) to avoid pipe

deformation and/or coating damage
f. Cleaning/air pigging of pipe before commissioning
c.
Polyethylene (PE) pipe laying as per SOPs attached as annexure A-4

and A-5
a. Proper cleaning of pipe joints

b. Pipe edges cut in square shape
c. Proper squeezing of pipe for butt joint
d. Proper time for joint cool off (joint formation)
e. Removal of undue stresses during cool-off
The following standards are applicable to the above procedure:
ASTM F714: Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic
Pipe (SDR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter.
ISO 4437 : Buried pipeline for supply of gaseous fuels

ASTM D3035: Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic
Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter.
ASTM F2620-06: Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of
Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings
ASTM D2683: Standard Specification for Socket-Type
Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene
Pipe and Tubing.
ASTM D3261: Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion
Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe
and Tubing.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ASTM D3350: Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastic Pipe

and Fittings Materials.
ASTM F1055: Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type
Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene
Pipe and Tubing.
d.
Pipeline coating as per SOP attached as annexure A-6
a.
Excavation of pipe
b.
Removal of old / deteriorated coating
c.
Cleaning after removal of old coating carried out by means of sand blast/grit
blasting/any other tools where sandblasting is not possible
d.
Application of primer
e.
Coating application (tape / hot enamel)
f.
Backfilling
The following standards are applicable to the above procedure:
NACE No. 1/SSPC-SP 5, White Metal Blast Cleaning

NACE No. 2/SSPC-SP 10, Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning
6A100, Coatings Used in Conjunction with Cathodic Protection
SP0169-2007, Control of External Corrosion on Underground or
Submerged Metallic Piping Systems
SP0109-2009, Field Application of Bonded Tape Coatings for
External Repair, Rehabilitation, and Weld Joints on Buried Metal
Pipelines
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5.

Meter installation and service connection as per SOPs attached as annexure

A-7 and A-8 (work package 5):
a.
Meter installation (as per SOP attached as annexure A-7)

a. Meter installation to be atleast 3 feet away from electric wiring /
electricity meter
b. U-bend pipe joints from service riser to meter inlet and meter
outlet to customer gas connection
c. Proper clamping of pipe with the wall of customer premises
d. Maintenance of horizontal level of meter and removal of undue
stress on service piping
e. Soap-water solution test of threaded joints to ensure leak-free
connection
b.
Service connection (as per SOP attached as annexure A-8)

a. Service connection at 90 degrees to the feeder/main line
b. Proper cleaning of joint before welding service tee
c. Proper welding of service tee and time given to cool off the
welded joint
d. Connection to be drilled with T-drilling machine
e. Service riser must be straight
f. Service connection to be away from sewerage line and electricity
connection
g. Proper plugging and capping of service tee after drilling
h. Proper coating of service tee and joint
C.
Invitation of Bids
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Bids are accordingly invited from well-reputed engineering inspection firms having
experience relevant to the required services mentioned above. The Client requires
the Inspection Firm to provide professional, objective and impartial informed
judgment services at all times. The Inspection Firm will hold Clients interests
paramount, avoid conflicts with other assignments or their own corporate interests,
and act without any consideration for future work. The Inspection Firm shall
identify the risks and obligations under each category of the assignment.
The Inspection Firm shall comply with all local laws.

Evaluation of Proposals
The technical proposals of bidders (Envelope-1) will be evaluated on the basis of:
Experience of the Inspection Firm during the last five (05) years relevant to the
proposed services.
Qualification and competence of the key professionals/experts proposed for the

required services.
The quality and adequacy of the proposed methodology, and deliverables.
The evaluation of financial proposals to determine the lowest bidder among the
qualified bidders, shall be based on the total estimated quoted fee as per Clause 6.1 and
6.2 of Special Conditions.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) is based on ISO 2859-1 : 1999 - Part-1
SINGLE SAMPLING PLAN

FOR NORMAL / REDUCED / TIGHTENED
S.NO.
LOT / BATCH SIZE
2 to 8
9 to 15
16 to 25
26 to 50
51 to 90
91 to 150
151 to 280
281 to 500
501 to 1,200
10
1,201 to 3,200
11
3,201 to 10,000
12
10,001 to 35,000
13
35,001 to 150,000
14
150,000 to 500,000
15
500,001 and over
SAMPLE SIZE
Normal
Reduced
Tightened
Normal
Reduced
Tightened
Normal
Reduced
Tightened
Normal
Reduced
Tightened
Normal
Reduced
Tightened
Normal
Reduced
Tightened
Normal
Reduced
Tightened
Normal
Reduced
Tightened
Normal
Reduced
Tightened
Normal
Reduced
Tightened
Normal
Reduced
Tightened
Normal
Reduced
Tightened
Normal
Reduced
Tightened
Normal
Reduced
Tightened
Normal
Reduced
2
2
3
3
2
5
5
2
8
8
2
13
13
2
20
20
3
32
32
5
50
50
8
80
80
13
125
125
20
200
200
32
315
315
50
500
500
80
800
800
125
1250
1250
20
ACCEPTANCE QUALITY LIMIT

ACCEPTED (NO.)
REJECTED (NO.)
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
2
1
2
0
1
1
2
1
2
0
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
5
6
7
8
1
2
8
9
10
11
2
3
12
13
14
15
3
4
18
19
21
22
5
6
18
19
21
22
7
8
18
19
21
22
10
11
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Tightened
2000
18
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
19

Appendix B
Reporting Requirement
Inspection Firm shall include the reporting/submission requirements in its

Technical Proposal which will be discussed and finalized in pre-award meetings.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Appendix C
Key Personnel and Sub-Contractors
To be submitted by Inspection Firm
C-1
Title [and names], activities or job descriptions of key Personnel

to be assigned to work and staff-months/days for each.
C-2
List of approved Sub-Contractors (if already available); same

information with respect to their Personnel as in C-1 above.]
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Appendix D
[Not used]
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Appendix E
Schedule of Rates and Contract Price
Inspection Firm to fill in the rates and man-day rates below:

Sr.
#
1
Work Package
Unit
Rate
WP-3: Mills inspection
WP-4: Distribution pipeline

inspection
WP-5: Domestic service
connection and meter
installation
Lump
sum
Lump
sum
Lump
sum
Lump
sum
Lump
sum
WP-1:Development &
inspection (D&I) shop
WP-2: Meter Plant
4d
Estimated
quantity *
30
Cost
5
5
-
30
100
Total
The quantities shown above are estimated for one year. The increase in the total
contract value however, shall not exceed 15% of the annual estimated contract value.
Table for Man-day Rates

Sr.
#
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Assigned Resources
Man-day
rate
Estimated
Man-days
Cost
Assignment Leader/Focal Person

Associates
Senior Inspector
Junior Inspector
Senior Technical Professional / Expert
(local)
Junior Technical Professional /
Expert(local)
Note:
This appendix will be used for determining remuneration for Additional Services
in accordance with Sub-Clause GC 6.6.]
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Appendix F
[Not Used]
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Appendix G
(INTEGRITY PACT)
DECLARATION OF FEES, COMMISSION AND BROKERAGE ETC.
PAYABLE BY THE SUPPLIERS OF GOODS, SERVICES & WORKS IN
CONTRACTS WORTH RS. 10.00 MILLION OR MORE
Contract No.________________ Dated __________________

Contract Value: ________________
Contract Title: _________________
[Name of Inspection Firm/ Supplier] hereby declares that

it has not obtained or induced the procurement of any contract, right, interest, privilege or
other obligation or benefit from Government of Pakistan (GOP) or any administrative
subdivision or agency thereof or any other entity owned or controlled by GOP through any
corrupt business practice.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, [Name of Inspection FirmInspection

Firm/Supplier] represents and warrants that it has fully declared the brokerage,
commission, fees etc. paid or payable to anyone and not given or agreed to give and shall
not give or agree to give to anyone within or outside Pakistan either directly or indirectly
through any natural or juridical person, including its affiliate, agent, associate, broker,
consultant, director, promoter, shareholder, sponsor or subsidiary, any commission,
gratification, bribe, finders fee or kickback, whether described as consultation fee or
otherwise, with the object of obtaining or inducing the procurement of a contract, right,
interest, privilege or other obligation or benefit in whatsoever form from GoP, except that
which has been expressly declared pursuant hereto.
[Name of Inspection Firm /Supplier] certifies that it has made and will make full disclosure
of all agreements and arrangements with all persons in respect of or related to the
transaction with GoP and has not taken any action or will not take any action to circumvent
the above declaration, representation or warranty.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

[Name of Inspection Firm / Supplier] accepts full responsibility and strict liability for
making any false declaration, not making full disclosure, misrepresenting facts or taking
any action likely to defeat the purpose of this declaration, representation and warranty. It
agrees that any contract, right, interest, privilege or other obligation or benefit obtained or
procured as aforesaid shall, without prejudice to any other rights and remedies available to
GoP under any law, contract or other instrument, be voidable at the option of GoP.
Notwithstanding any rights and remedies exercised by GoP in this regard, [name of
Inspection Firm / Supplier] agrees to indemnify GoP for any loss or damage incurred by it
on account of its corrupt business practices and further pay compensation to GoP in an
amount equivalent to ten time the sum of any commission, gratification, bribe, finders fee
or kickback given by [name of Inspection Firm / Supplier] as aforesaid for the purpose of
obtaining or inducing the procurement of any contract, right, interest, privilege or other
obligation or benefit in whatsoever form from GoP.
Name of Client/Buyer:
Signature:
[Seal]
Name of Inspection Firm /Supplier:

Signature:
[Seal]
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION-4
PRE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR
APPOINTMENT OF INSPECTION FIRM FOR IMPROVEMENT

IN CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL QUALITY
January 2014
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Evaluation Criteria
Assessment of capability (shortlisting) of Inspection Firms shall be as per following
criteria:
SNo.
1
2
Total Points
Detailed criteria
shown in
30
Table-1
30
Table-2
Relevance of methodology for various

types of proposed assignments as per
Form B-4
20
Table-3
Accreditation
International/National bodies
20
Table-4
Description
Experience of the Inspection Firm in
the last five (05) years as per Forms B1 & B-2.
Qualifications of key professionals /
experts available for the proposed
assignments as per Form B-3
with
Minimum qualifying marks: 70

The Inspection Firm shall submit the above information along-with documentary evidence.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Table-1 Experience of the Inspection Firm (in the last 5 years) Total Points 30
Category
1 Development & Inspection Shop
2 Meter Plant
3 Mills Inspection
4 Distribution Pipeline Construction
5 Domestic service connection and meter installation
The detailed scoring criteria are as under:
1 points each for relevant assignments completed
0.5 point each for other oil and gas assignments completed
Total marks
6
6
6
6
6
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Table-2: Key Professionals / Experts Total Points 30

Total
1
2
3
4

Focal Person Associates
Senior Inspectors / Technical
Professional /Experts
Junior Inspectors / Technical
Professional Experts
8
3
9
10
Academic
Experience
International
20
2
1
1
1
4
2
6
8
2
2
1
Percentage ratings
Resource Description
Academic
Experience
International

100%
100%
100%
Focal Person Associates
100%
100%
100%
Senior Inspectors / Technical Professional / Experts
100%
100%
100%
Junior Inspectors / Technical Professional / Experts
100%
100%
100%
The score rating factors will be allocated based on the following criteria:
1 Academic Qualifications
a Assignment Leader / Focal Person
SRF will be 85% Marks for Post-Graduate
SRF will be 75% Marks for Graduate
SRF will be 5% Marks for each certification course
b Focal Person Associates (average value will be taken for two or more resources provided)
SRF will be 80% Marks for Graduate
SRF will be 15% Marks for basic computer skills (proficiency in MS-Office applications)
c Senior Inspectors /Technical Professional / Experts (average value will be taken for two or more
resources provided)
SRF will be 80 % for Post-Graduate
SRF will be 70 % for Graduate
SRF will be 5 % for each certification course
d Junior Inspectors /Technical Professional / Experts (average value will be taken for two or more
resources provided)
SRF will be 80 % for Post-Graduate
SRF will be 70 % for Graduate
SRF will be 5 % for each certification course
2 Experience
50 Marks for overall experience
SRF will be 50 % for over 25 years overall experience
SRF will be 40 % for 21 25 years overall experience
50 Marks for relevant experience
SRF will be 50 % for over 20 years of relevant experience
SRF will be 40 % for 15 20 years of relevant experience
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________


resources provided)
SRF will be 40 % fo SRF will be 16 19 years overall experience
resources provided)
3 International
SRF will be 100 % for 10 years of working on international assignments
SRF will be 85 % for 2-3 years of working on international assignments
resources provided)
resources provided)
Calculation of Marks
1 Assignment Leader/Focal Person
Total Marks Obtained = (Percentage of Academic x 2) + (Cumulative Percentage of Experience x
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4) + (Percentage of International Experience x 2)

2
Associates
Total Marks Obtained = (Average Percentage of Academic x 1) + (Average Percentage of
Experience x 2)
Senior Inspectors /Technical Professional / Experts

Total Marks Obtained = (Average Percentage of Academic x 1) + (Average of Cumulative
Percentage of Experience x 6) + (Average Percentage of International Experience x 2)
Junior Inspectors /Technical Professional / Experts

Total Marks Obtained = (Average Percentage of Academic x 1) + (Average of Cumulative
Percentage of Experience x 8) + (Average Percentage of International Experience x 1)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Table-3 Relevance of Proposed Methodology Total Points 20

Scoring Criteria
Points Allocated
20
Too little information provided
Information provided shows a significant deficiency

against assignment requirements
4
8
Information provided shows a serious deficiency against

assignment requirements
Information provided is adequate but still shows a

significant deficiency against project requirements
Information provided is adequate to permit full analysis

but shows that there are minor deficiencies against project
requirements
Information provided is adequate to conduct full analysis

and shows that the proposed methodology is adequate to
meet full assignment requirements
12
16
20
Table-4 Accreditation with International/National Bodies Total Points 20

Category
1.
2.
3.
More than 100

Between 50-99
Between 1-49
Total marks
20
10 15
5 10
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Form-B-1
INFORMATION FORM
1.
Name of Consultant [Lead partner, if association]
Address
Telephone No(s)
Fax Number
E-mail Address
2.
Description of consulting firm (ownership/organization)
3.
Experience (Number of Years)
Local/national
International
4.
Name(s) and Address (es) of Associates, if a JV; their short description and description of their role
in the JV/Association.
5.
Experience of the Consultants (on appended B-3 form) during the past 5 years:
6.
Organization chart showing consultants structure.
7.
Financial standing of Consultant (Audited Financial Statements for the last three years).
Subsidiaries and associates.
Financial reference [ name/address of bank(s)]
8.
Professional staff proposed for the assignment on Form B-1.
9.
Additional information
Yours truly,
Name of Authorized Representative:
Position :
Date
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Form B-2
Assignment Completed by the Consultants in the last 5 years
[along with documentary evidence]
[NAME OF THE FIRM/CONSULTANT]
1.
Name of Assignment
2.
Country
3.
Name of Client
4.
Address
5.
Start Date
Month/Year
6.
Completion Date
Month/Year
7.
No. of Staff / professionals provided
8.
Total Nos. of Staff Months
9.
Approx: Value of Services / Assignments
10.
Name of Other JV Firms (If any) :
11.
No. of Staff/Staff Months Provided by the JV partner(s):
12.
Description of Project
13.
Description of Services Provided by the Firm
:
:
Note: One form for each assignment. Additional information may be attached with the
form.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Form B-3
Qualification & expertise of key professional staff
proposed for the assignment
1.
Name
2.
Profession/Expertise
3.
Date of Birth
4.
Nationality
5.
Years with the Firm
6.
Languages and
7.
Experience
8.
Membership of Professional Societies
9.
Academic Qualification
10.
Other Trainings
degree of proficiency
I, the undersigned, certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, these bio-data correctly describes
myself, my qualifications and my experience.
Signature:
Dated:
Note: Please fill one form for each expert. Additional information may be attached with
the form.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Form B-4
Proposed Methodology & Work Plan

Methodology
The methodology shall include Inspection Firm's understanding of the project objectives,
proposed consulting services envisaged to meet project objectives, approach to be adopted
for carrying out the scope of services, methodology for carrying out related activities and
the expected output and deliverables. Highlight anticipated issues/problems, challenges,
their importance, and suggest approach to address them.
Work Plan
Consultant to submit a work plan for the main activities of the proposed taks assignments,
their content and duration, phasing and interrelations, milestones (including interim
approvals by the Client), and deliverables. The proposed work plan should be consistent
with the technical approach and methodology, showing understanding of the scope of the
work and ability to translate them into a feasible working plan. A list of the final
documents, including reports, drawings, and tables to be delivered as final output, should
be included here.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.

Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

APPOINTMENT OF INSPECTION FIRM FOR IMPROVEMENT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

SUI SOUTHERN GAS COMPANY LIMITED

Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.

Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.

Prepare detailed inspection plans comprising: comparison of specifications with

Conduct material/component costing studies encompassing raw materials,

Suggest the following for SSGC:

Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.

Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

Section-1 Letter of Invitation

Section-2 Instructions to Bidders

Section-3 Contract Form (General Conditions, Special Conditions,

Section-4 Pre-qualification Document

Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.

Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.

Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

BID BOND FORMAT

Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.

PERFORMANCE BOND FORMAT

Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.

Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.

Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

Appointment of Inspection Firm for strengthening Quality

SUI SOUTHERN GAS COMPANY LIMITED

Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.

Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

COMMENCEMENT, COMPLETION, MODIFICATION,

OBLIGATIONS OF THE INSPECTION FIRM

Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.

Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

Documents Prepared by the Inspection Firm to be the Property

INSPECTION FIRMS PERSONNEL AND SUB CONSULTANTS

OBLIGATIONS OF THE CLIENT

Assistance, Coordination and Approvals

PAYMENT TO THE INSPECTION FIRM

Lump Sum Remuneration

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

Leader of the Joint Venture

Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.

Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

Consultants Action Requiring Clients Prior Approval

Appendix A-Description of the Services

Section IV Pre-qualification Requirements

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Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited

For and on behalf of

Appointment of Inspection Firm for improvement

Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.