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    NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITYSecretariat Section

    CONFIRMED MINUTES

    Subject: 233rd Meeting of the NHA Executive Board held on Mar

    20, 2014 at Islamabad

    1.

    Introduction

    1.1. The 233rd meeting of the Executive Board of the National

    Highway Authority was held at 0900 hours on Mar 20, 2014 at the

    NHA Head Office Auditorium, Islamabad. Mr Shahid Ashraf Tarar,Chairman NHA presided. List of participants is at Annex-A.

    1.2. The meeting commenced with recitation of verses from the

    Holy Quran and Urdu translation.

    2 O i g R k Ch i NHA

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    2.4. The Chairman further updated the Board about interestof Chinese firms in Karachi - Lahore Motorway Project on BOT basis.

    2.5. The Chairman introduced the draft policy for construction

    of new interchanges on NHA network not qualifying GoP’s investment

    criteria but required by the private sector for access to a business or

    residential area and requested for valuable input, guidance & further

    action (Annex-B).

    2.6. The Joint Secretary (MoC) suggested that the draft may be

    provided to all the Board Members for review, feedback and decision

    in the next meeting.

    FORMAL BOARD PROCEEDINGS

    3. Agenda Items

    3.1. The Secretary NHA stated that 23 x working papers were

    circulated in two volumes. Subject-wise distribution is as follows:-

    It N

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    c. Construction of Leftover Works of Gwadar - Ratodero

    Road Project, Gwadar - Turbat Section-I Package-IIB

    (M-8) Km (100+800 to 164+250).

    d. Payment of Arrears to Sacked and Re-instated

    Employees of NHA under SERA 2010.

    4. Agenda Item 1

    Confirmation of Minutes - 232nd Meeting of the

    Executive Board Held on Feb 27, 2014

    4.1. The Secretary NHA solicited confirmation of minutes of 

    232nd Executive Board meeting held on Feb 27, 2014.

    4.2. Minutes were accepted for confirmation with some

    amendments.

    Decision

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    23.5. NHA took up the case with MoC vide its letter dated Aug 23, 2013 and subsequently MoC  forwarded the Summary to ECC vide its letter dated 18 September 2013. The ECC in its meeting held on Jan 8, 2013 has approved, in principle, the award of works to M/s FWO on single source basis subject to  fulfillment of all codal formalities; and approval of the revised PC-I of the project by CDWP/ECNEC (Annex- 

    C).” 

    b. Following may be added at the end of Para-23.7under the head Decision:-

    “in the light of ECC decision.” Suggested by VP-NESPAK 

    Action By : Secretary NHA

    5.

    Agenda Item 2

    Amended PC-I for Improvement & Widening of Jaglot-

    Skardu Road, S-I (163.821 Km)

    Proposals

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    5.4. The Additional Secretary (Finance) asked about the details

    of scope of work. The GM (P&CA) displayed a comparison of original

    and agreed scope of works for which conditional contract agreement

    was signed. The present scope of work is the same, which was

    previously agreed but with additions, as under:-

    S.N Description Agreed Proposal Original ProposalUnit Qty. Unit Qty.

    I. Project Duration1. Total Project Duration Months 52 Months 48

    II. Line2. Total length Km 163.74 Km. 163.74

    III. General Index3. Design speed

    Km/HrApproxLength

    Km/HrApproxLength

    60 Km/h 101.5 Km 90 Km/h 101.5 Km40 Km/h 50.78 Km 60 Km/h 50.78 Km30 Km/h 11.46 Km 60 Km/h 11.46 Km

    IV. Width of Carriageway & Shoulders

    4. (Common/Rolling

    S ti ) (139 K )

    M7.3 &

    1 5+1 5

    M

    7 3 &

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    5.6. The VP-NESPAK enquired if the present bidding

    procedure is covered under the PPRA Rules. The Member (Planning)

    explained that the bidding process is very much in line with PPRA

    Rules. NIT (Notice for Inviting Tenders) was published in international

    newspapers and uploaded on NHA & PPRA websites and clarification

    has been carried out as required by PPRA. However, during

    clarification meeting M/s CGGC agreed to include balance works of 

    four bridges in the scope of work without additional cost.

    5.7. The VP-NESPAK asked whether sizes of culverts / bridgeshave been decided, if not, it may create a dispute at later stage. The

    GM (P&CA) replied that sizes are not yet fixed as being EPC contract;the contractor will design the project. However, the Member (Planning)added that NHA and Contractor are going to agree on a cost of worksand design prepared by Contractor will be implemented after approvalof NHA. NHA has made utmost efforts to submit a viable proposal byconsidering all relevant factors.

    5 8 Th VP NESPAK b d th t ti t d th i

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    5.10. The Chief (T&C) observed that variation in cost of earthwork is more than 50%, which is the major component of overallincrease in cost of the project. The Member (Planning) explained thatterrain of the project is such that even a minor change in roadalignment requires cutting of mighty overhung rocks resulting in hugequantity of earthwork. Moreover, the GM (Design) added that the

    bidder in this case is a foreign contractor and instead of NHA CSR,has worked out project cost in the light of international perspective.

    5.11. The Chairman observed that when scope of work in 1st

    and 2nd advertisement was same, cost enhancement in amended PC-1needs to be clarified. The VP-NESPAK supported the said point of viewand added that it appears that the cost is on higher side because of 

    foreign funding. The cost would have been much lesser than theassessment by foreign donor, if the project be carried out throughPSDP.

    5.12. The Additional Secretary (Finance) asked about the

    vetting of financial assessment and allocation of loan. The Member

    (Planning) explained that the project cost is based on the offer of 

    bidd H l ill b d & i d b E i Aff i

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    deliberated in detail and necessary documents were shared with theBoard Member. The complete extent of work done by NHA and the

    Chinese Contractor M/s CGGC was shown to the Board Member who

    was satisfied with the details provided; however, he desired that PC-I

    should include comparison of cost that if the same project is executed

    by GoP with its own resources, what would be the cost difference.

    NHA agreed that PC-I shall include this comparison. The VP-NESPAK

    further desired that the contract should include various binding

    requirements at specific locations, similar to the addendum signed in

    CRBC case. The Member was assured that the contract which is now

    in draft form shall include the same.

    5.15. Subsequently, the same was discussed with Chief (T&C)

    who also supported the point of view and desired that justification of 

    increase in cost be made part of amended PC-I, and cleared it to be

    forwarded to CDWP / ECNEC for consideration.

    Decision

    5 16 Th E ti B d d d th d d PC I f

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    Deliberation

    6.2. The General Manager (Design) presented the case.

    6.3. The VP-NESPAK enquired whether this case of extension

    in contract is covered under PPRA Rules. The GM (Design) explained

    that the Consultant is working in NHA before promulgation of PPRA

    Rules and it is an extension in running contract and not a fresh case. The Joint Secretary (MoC) opined that it is a kind of appointment of a

    firm and should be covered under PPRA Rules. The Member (Planning)

    informed that PPRA Rules deals with fresh procurements only and not

    extensions. He added that Mr Iqbal Haq has a very high professional

    expertise having Doctorate in the Structural Engineering, his

    contributions through review of various designs prepared by differentconsultancy firms resulted in huge savings. The GM (Design) stressed

    that the firm is essentially required in the interest of public works and

    it would be difficult to find his replacement keeping in view the dearth

    of structural engineers in Pakistan due to brain drain.

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    7. Agenda Item 4Procurement Procedure for Hiring of Consultancy

    Services in NHA

    Introduction

    7.1. The Executive Board in its 226th meeting of Feb 26, 2013

    instructed to prepare and give a detailed presentation on general

    procedure for hiring consultancy services in NHA.

    Deliberation

    7.2. The General Manager (P&CA) presented the case. He

    briefed the Board about procurement procedure including pre-

    qualification, invitation to consultants, submission, opening &

    evaluation of technical / financial proposals, evaluation criteria and

    powers for acceptance of constancy services both for local & foreign

    consultants.

    7 3 Th VP NESPAK d h li i

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    7.5. The VP-NESPAK observed that criteria for foreign & local

    bidders be addressed properly and separately. The Member (Planning)

    explained that separate criteria in mega projects where foreign

    funding is involved is always considered, however, in PSDP projects

    criteria remains same. The Chairman supported explanation of the

    Member (Planning) and suggested that VP-NESPAK and Chief (T&C)

    may add their input for improvement of procurement procedures.

    Decision

    7.6. The NHA Executive Board decided that the criteria be

    reviewed and finalized under the guidance of VP-NESPAK and Chief 

    (T&C) by P&CA Section and the same should be submitted to the

    Board in next meeting.

    Action By : Member (Planning)

    8. Agenda Item 5

    Add d 5 f M/ NESPAK f C l

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    8.3. The Chief (T&C) asked about the number of Consultant

    staff deputed at site during the project suspension period. The

    Member (Const) informed that essentially required reduced staff was

    deployed. On the query of Chairman about completion of remaining

    works of the project, the Member (Const) informed that works would

    be completed within 6 months.

    8.4. The Board deliberated and cleared the proposal.

    Decision

    8.5. The NHA Executive Board approved Addendum-5 of M/s

    NESPAK for consultancy services for widening & strengthening of 

    Waigum - Rud - Khajuri - Bewata Road Project (N-70) amounting to

    Rs 61,063,217/- (Rupees sixty one million, sixty three thousand, two hundred &

    seventeen) only, with financial impact of 151% with extension in

    consultancy from Jan 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2013, along with additional

    time upto Jun 30, 2014 with nominal staff for finalization of accounts

    d l bli i

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    9.3. The Chief (T&C) observed that the PC-I cost has beenshown for the whole project of M-8, whereas, the Addendum-5R

    pertains to Gwadar - Turbat - Hoshab Section (193 km). This should

    be corrected for record purpose.

    9.4. The Board deliberated and cleared the proposal.

    Decision

    9.5. The Executive Board approved Addendum-5R of the

    Consultant M/s LRA Group from Aug 1, 2011 upto April 30, 2014 for

    construction supervision of Gwadar - Turbat - Hoshab Section (M-8)

    amounting to Rs 15,532,651/- (Rupees fifteen million, five hundred thirty two

    thousand, six hundred & fifty one) only.

    Action By : Member (Construction)

    10. Agenda Item 7

    Revised PC-I for Construction of Baba Farid Bridge

    P j A Ri S l j

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    10.3. The VP-NESPAK asked about the reasons of damages. TheGM (Const) explained that breach of Mari Creek by the locals and

    pressure of flood water caused severe detrimental effects to the bridge

    structure & guide banks.

    10.4. The Chief (T&C) suggested that NHA may approach the

    respective authorities for funding of losses caused due to breach of 

    creek. The Chairman viewed that GM NHA should persuade the

    community of the area in connection with closure of creek with the

    support of local dignitaries including MNAs & MPAs, otherwise,

    construction of bridge would be difficult and their agricultural land

    would be wasted apart from damage to their livelihood.

    10.5. The Chairman further viewed that a committee may be

    appointed to inspect the project site and furnish report /

    recommendations for damages/ restoration and subsequently take up

    a case for consideration with comparison of cost both for revival of 

    contract and re-award.

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    10.9. The Additional Secretary (Finance) desired that anappropriate cost effect be prepared and placed before the Board for

    qualitative decision.

    10.10. The Board decided that the proposal be resubmitted in

    the light of above observations for consideration / decision in another

    meeting on priority.

    Decision

    10.11. The Executive Board deferred the working paper with the

    directions that it may be presented again at the earliest along with

    previous approval of the Board regarding Factor-C and report /

    recommendations of the committee with detail comparison of cost for

    revival / re-award of the contract.

    Action By : Member (Construction)

    11. Agenda Item 8

    Add d 3 f M/ R bli E i i

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    11.4. The Board deliberated and cleared the proposal subject to

    approval of revised PC-I.

    Decision

    11.5. The Executive Board approved Addendum of M/s

    Republic Engineering Corporation Pvt Ltd for construction

    supervision of Jhalkhad - Babusar Top - Chillas Project (N-15) costing

    Rs 52,227,000/- (Rupees fifty two million, two hundred & twenty seven

    thousand) only, entailing aggregate variation (+) 238.10% to original

    contract. This Addendum also includes cost accrued on account of 

    enhanced charge rates (50%) from Jan 1, 2009 to Mar 31, 2015 duly

    approved by NHA Executive Board in its 194th meeting of Aug 5, 2010.

    11.6. This Addendum regularizes EoT extension in time from

     Jan 1, 2010 to Mar 31, 2015 (including three months with selected

    staff for project accounts finalization).

    b ( )

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    a. Initially in purview of the Patent Rights and bank

    guarantee of M/s RECO it was decided by the

    Executive Board to extend the technical services of 

    M/s RECO till the completion of the project and

    granted an Extension in technical assistance of M/s

    RECO for 24 months at the lump sum rate of Rs 5

    million per month up to Nov 9, 2006, however, works

    could not be completed in the extended period.

    b. Member Motorways further accorded provisional

    approval of the extension in services of M/s RECO

    for 12 months ie Feb 9, 2007 to Feb 8, 2008 at the

    lump sum rate of Rs 5 million per month. It is

    pertinent to mention her that Member (Motorways) is

    not the competent authority of approving such

    extensions incurring huge financial impacts,

    Moreover this provisional approval was not converted

    h f l l b h

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    Decision

    12.4. The Executive Board accorded in-principle approval for re-

    rating proceedings by the re-rating committee with additional mandate

    for fact finding and fixation of responsibility.

    Action By : Member (Construction)

    13. Agenda Item 10

    Addendum-5 of M/s Associated Consulting Engineers

    (ACE) for Construction Supervision of Takhtbhai – 

    Dargai Section (N-45)

    Proposal

    13.1. The Executive Board is requested to accord approval of 

    Addendum-5 of M/s ACE amounting to Rs 18,482,422/- for

    supervisory services rendered from Jun 1, 2011 to Jun 30, 2013 with

    revised contract cost of Rs 55,159,576/- having aggregate effect of (+)

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    14. Agenda Item 11Payment of Arrears of Pay & Allowances wef Sep 12,2005 Due to Upgradation of Posts of Audit andAccounts Cadre

    14.1. The subject agenda item was withdrawn by Member(Finance), hence not discussed.

    Action By : Member (Finance)

    15. Agenda Item 12Variation Order-1 of M/s Techno Time ConstructionCompany for Construction of Bridge Across VadoorNullah (N-70, Km 96-97)

    Proposal

    15.1. The Executive Board is requested to approve:-

    a. Variation Order-1 of M/s Techno Time Construction

    Company for Construction of Bridge over Vadoor

    Nullah at km 96-97 (N-70) NCB-S-12 costing Rs

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    2 additional spans, increase in length of bridge from 120 m to 160 m,number & length of piles from 22 m to 36 m, number of girders from

    24 to 32, etc. The Member (Ops) also confirmed that ADB has

    accorded concurrence to the subject VO.

    15.4. The Chief (T&C) enquired about the source of level of 

    discharge and effect on approach roads due to revised design. The

    Member (Ops) explained that discharge values have been taken from

    Punjab Irrigation Department and the length of approach roads is also

    affected.

    15.5. The Board deliberated and cleared the proposal.

    Decision

    15.6. The Executive Board approved Variation Order-1 of M/s

     Techno Time Construction Company for Construction of Bridge over

    Vadoor Nullah at km 96-97 (N-70) NCB-S-12 costing Rs 46,551,928/-

    (Rupees forty six million, five hundred fifty one thousand, nine hundred &

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    i. a) All NHA employees in BS 1-16 be elevated to

    the next scale as per criteria already approved

    by the Executive Board in its 223rd meeting of 

    Nov 7, 2012 (agenda item-10)- 507 employees

    OR

    b) For compliance of the Court orders, all the

    appellants (37 employees) be up-graded at

    par with their counterparts in Accounts/

    Audit cadres and later on all such up-graded

    posts be re-designated after considering the

     job structure in other departments in view of its suitability and practicability.

    ii. To facilitate the implementation of recommendations

    at (i)(a) or (i)(b) above, promotion quota may be

    reviewed and necessary amendments be processed in

    the NHA Service Rules.

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    16.5. The Additional Secretary (Finance) viewed that, theimportant factor in this case is to ensure that, the decision of Board

    should not establish a precedent for other employees of the Federal

    Government for upgradation.

    16.6. The Chairman observed that financial impact against

    proposed upgradation given in 16.1-i. a), ie Rs 14.139 million per

    annum seems incorrect and needs to be revisited / confirmed.

    16.7. The Joint Secretary (MoC) suggested that since important

    issues are involved for decision in the case, therefore, a committee

    may be constituted to scrutinized the recommendations of the sub-

    committee and submit a viable proposal for decision. The Member

    (Planning) opined that due to orders of honorable High Court the

    Board give clear decision to satisfy the said orders.

    16.8. After detailed deliberations the Board agreed to the

    proposal at 16.1-i. a), in principle, and decided that the committee

    work out details of exact number of employees that will benefit from

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    c. To work out the financial impact of the proposal.

    d. To suggest amendments in NHA Service Rules /

    Regulations required.

    Action By : Member (Admn)

    17. Agenda Item 14

    Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for NHA’s Hajj

    Policy

    Proposal

    17.1. The Executive Board is requested to approve the SOP for

    NHA’s Hajj Policy. Salient features are given in succeeding Paras.

    17.2. The Hajj Fund, to be operated & maintained under the

    overall supervision of Member (Finance), will be contributed by NHA

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    Scale Nomination Sharea. BS-1 to 16 60 %b. BS-17 to 22 30 %c. BS-1 to 22 *

    (Age between 55 to 60 years)10 %

    * Note. To provide enhanced opportunity to employees nearer to retirement.

    Deliberation

    17.5. The Member (Admn) presented the case.

    17.6. The Board deliberated and cleared the proposal.

    Decision

    17.7. The Executive Board approved the SOP for NHA’s Hajj

    Policy (Annex-C).

    Action By : Member (Admn)

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    19. Agenda Item 18

    Conditional/Provisional Award of the Project for

    “Improvement, Up-gradation & Widening of Jaglot-

    Skardu Road (S-I) on Supplier/Buyer Credit Basis” to

    M/s China Gezhouba Group International EngineeringCompany Ltd (CGGC) on Buyer Credit Basis

    Proposal

    19.1. The Executive Board is requested to accord approval for

    Conditional/Provisional award of the Project for “Improvement, Up-gradation & Widening of Jaglot - Skardu Road (S-1) on Supplier/

    Buyer Credit Basis” to M/s China Gezhouba Group International

    Engineering Company Ltd (CGGC) on Buyer Credit basis at their

    evaluated / rebated bid price of US$ 396,422,221.79.

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    Decision

    19.5. The Executive Board approved conditional / provisional

    award of the Project for “Improvement, Up-gradation & Widening of 

     Jaglot - Skardu Road (S-1) on Supplier / Buyer Credit Basis” to M/s

    China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Company Ltd.

    (CGGC) on Buyer Credit basis at their evaluated / rebated bid price of 

    US$ 396,422,221.79 (US$ three hundred ninety six million, four hundred

    twenty two thousand, two hundred twenty one point seven nine) only subject

    to approval of PC-I and signing of loan agreement.

    Action By : Member (Planning)

    20. Agenda Item 19

    Revised PC-I: Dualization of N-70/M-4 Link

    Interchange-Punjab (Nagshah Chowk) Multan Crossing

    N-70 From Multan to Shujaabad

    Agenda Item 20

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    21. Agenda Item 23

    Re-Designation of Upgraded Posts of Accounts/Audit

    Cadre

    Proposal

    21.1. The Executive Board is requested to consider the

    proposals for re-designation of the following upgraded Account’s cadre

    posts to remove anomaly:-

    Posts Upgraded

    BPS

    Proposed re-designation

    a. AD (Accounts / Audit /

    Budget / Finance) BS-17

    BS-18 Senior AD (Accounts/

    Audit/Budget/Finance)

    b. Superintendent

    (Accounts/Audit/Budget

    / Finance) BS-16

    BS-17 Senior Superintendent

    (Accounts/Audit/Budget/

    Finance)

    c. (Accounts/Audit/Budget)

    Assistants (BS-14)

    BS-16 Junior Superintendent

    (Accounts/Audit /Budget)

    d. Senior Accounts Clerk BS-14 Additional Account Clerk

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    Posts Upgraded

    BPS

    Re-designation

    a. AD (Accounts / Audit /

    Budget / Finance) BS-17

    BS-18 Assistant Manager (Accounts/

    Audit / Budget/ Finance)

    b. Superintendent

    (Accounts/Audit/Budget

    / Finance) BS-16

    BS-17 Officer (Accounts / Audit/

    Budget / Finance)

    c. (Accounts/Audit/Budget)

    Assistants (BS-14)

    BS-16 Junior Officer

    (Accounts /Audit /Budget)

    d. Senior Accounts Clerk

    (BS-9)

    BS-14 Accounts Clerk (Accounts /

    Audit / Budget/ Finance)

    e. Junior Accounts Clerk

    (BS-7)

    BS-11 Assistant Accounts Clerk

    (Accounts / Audit / Budget /

    Finance)

    Decision

    21.5. The Executive Board approved the re-designation of 

    Accounts Cadre posts mentioned in Para-22.4. Case for necessary

    amendments in relevant NHA’s Rules / Regulations be processed for

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    Additional Agenda Item-II

    Construction of Leftover Works of Gwadar - Turbat -

    Hoshab Road Project (M-8), Turbat - Hoshab Section-

    IIA Km (0+000 to 76+250)

    Proposal

    22.2. The Executive Board is requested to accord approval foraward of the works for Construction of Leftover Works on Turbat -

    Hoshab Section-IIA Km (0+000 to 76+250) of Gwadar - Turbat -

    Hoshab Road Project (M-8) to the only participated and technically

    qualified bidder ie M/s Frontier Works Organization, at their

    evaluated / rebated bid price of Rs 4,975,574,286/-, which is 64.45%

    above the Engineer’s Estimates of Rs 3,025,527,730/- based on CSR-2013.

    Additional Agenda Item-III

    Construction of Leftover Works of Gwadar - Ratodero

    Road Project, Gwadar - Turbat Section-I Package-IIB

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    22.6. The VP-NESPAK enquired about evaluation of firms. The

    GM (P&CA) informed that although six firms purchased bid

    documents, but only FWO submitted the bid. Because of law & order

    situation in the area most of the firms are not participating in the

    bidding process.

    22.7. The Chief (T&C) opined that cost effect in all such cases is

    on higher level, which need to be seen carefully and security aspects

    be attended separately.

    23.8. The IG (NH&MP) added that although security problems

    are there, however, NHA may ensure safety & security by getting help

    from Army & FC, so that works should be carried on in such areas

    smoothly.

    22.9. The Chief (T&C) and VP-NESPAK asked about variation

    percentage. The GM (P&CA) informed as under:-

    a. Gwadar - Turbat Sec-I, Pack-IIA (M-8) Km (47+200 to

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    22.12. The Chairman highlighted that due to prevailing law &

    order situation and strategic nature of the project, which will not only

    help operationalize the Gwadar Port but also be instrumental in

    ensuring access to the area; thus special dispensation of the project is

    warranted.

    22.13. The Executive Board after detailed deliberations cleared

    proposal for Gwadar - Turbat Sec-I, Pack-IIA (M-8) Km (47+200 to

    100+800) 56.47% above the Engineer’s Estimates and directed for

    rationalization of rates in other two packages.

    Decision

    22.14. The Executive Board decided as under:-

    a. Accorded approval for award of the works for

    Construction of Leftover Works of Gwadar - Ratodero

    Road Project, Gwadar - Turbat Section-I Package-IIA

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    23. Additional Agenda Item-IV

    Payment of Arrears to Sacked and Re-instated

    Employees of NHA Under SERA 2010

    Proposal

    23.1. The Executive Board is requested to give decision forpayment of arrears to Sacked & Re-instated employees of NHA under

    SERA 2010 on the directions of Honorable Islamabad High Court.

    Deliberation

    23.2. The Member (Finance) presented the case. He informedthat approximately Rs 608 million are to be paid to 453 Sacked

    employees on account of 3 years arrears. The Honorable Islamabad

    High Court has dismissed NHA’s intra court appeal on Mar 19, 2014

    and directed that the order of the court shall be implemented in its

    letter & spirit within one month. The last date of order of the court is

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    24. Conclusion

    24.1. The Chairman wrapped up the meeting by thanking the

    Board Members for their active participation and useful input.

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    EXTRACTS

    DRAFT MINUTES OF THE

    233RD EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

    MARCH 20, 2014 AT ISLAMABAD

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    NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY

    CONFIRMED MINUTES

    233rd Executive Board Meeting

    Islamabad, March 20, 2014

    INDEX

    PARA AGENDA ITEM PAGE ACTION BY

    1. Introduction 1 --- 

    2. Opening Remarks (Chairman NHA) 1 --- 

    3. Formal Proceedings (Agenda Items) 2 --- 

    4. Agenda Item 1Confirmation of Minutes - 232nd Meeting of theExecutive Board Held on Feb 27, 2014

    3 Secy NHA 

    5. Agenda Item 2Amended PC-I for Improvement & Widening of Jaglot-

    Skardu Road, S-I (163.821 Km)4 Mem (P) 

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    PARA AGENDA ITEM PAGE ACTION BY

    12. Agenda Item 9Lyari Expressway Project: V O No 10 (Ex-post factoapproval of Continuation of Technical Assistance &Supervision by M/s RECO)

    16 Mem (C) 

    13. Agenda Item 10Addendum-5 of M/s Associated Consulting Engineers(ACE) for Construction Supervision of Takhtbhai – 

    Dargai Section (N-45)

    18 Mem (C) 

    14. Agenda Item 11Payment of Arrears of Pay & Allowances wef Sep 12,2005 Due to Upgradation of Posts of Audit andAccounts Cadre

    19Mem (F) 

    15. Agenda Item 12Variation Order-1 of M/s Techno Time Construction

    Company for Construction of Bridge Across VadoorNullah (N-70, Km 96-97)

    19 Mem (O) 

    16. Agenda Item 13Elevation of NHA Employees Working in BS-1 to 16:

    Report by the Executive Board’s Sub-CommitteeConstituted for Review of Board’s Decision taken in its223rd Meeting of Nov 7, 2012

    20 Mem (A) 

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    PARA AGENDA ITEM PAGE ACTION BY

    20. Agenda Item 19Revised PC-I: Dualization of N-70/M-4 LinkInterchange-Punjab (Nagshah Chowk) Multan CrossingN-70 From Multan to Shujaabad

    26 Mem (C) Agenda Item 20Addendum-3 of M/s A.A Associates: Construction of Approach Road on Larkana Side of Larkana Khairpur

    Bridge (Pack-I&IV)

    Agenda Item 21Addendum-4 of M/s EA Consulting (Pvt) Ltd forConsultancy Supervision of Improvement of Inner City Ring Road, Multan Project

    Agenda Item 22Revised Addendum-15 of M/s EA Consulting (Pvt) Ltd

    for Construction Supervision of Lyari Expressway Project

    21. Agenda Item 23Re-Designation of Upgraded Posts of Accounts/Audit

    Cadre27 Mem (A) 

    22. Additional Agenda Item-I

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    Annex-A

    NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY

    LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

    233RD EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGMARCH 20, 2014 AT ISLAMABAD

    IN CHAIR

    1. Mr Shahid Ashraf Tarar Chairman

    MEMBERS

    2. Mr Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema Inspector General, NationalHighways & Motorway Police

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    NHA OFFICERS ITEM

    11. Mr Yousaf Ali Khan Member (AP)5 to 10

    & 19 to 22

    12. Mr Usman Akhtar Bajwa Member (Admn)13 to 17, 23 &

    A4

    13. Mr Arshad Mahmood Ch Member (Ops) 12

    14. Mr Pervez Iqbal Sulehri GM (P&CA) 2, 4 & A1 to A3

    15. Mr Asim Amin GM (Design) 3

    16. Mr Tufail ShaikhGM (Con),Punjab-South

    7

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