🛣 EPC Schedules Preparation Overview

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For any EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) work, preparing accurate schedules is crucial. Incorrect schedules may lead to time extensions, cost variations, and contractual issues. This requires detailed data collection from the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and field investigations.

📋 Required Schedules & Their Inputs

🔹 Schedule A: Existing Road Information

Information to be Given	Data Required from Field / DPR
Chainage-wise ROW of existing road	Cadastral / Village Maps
Road width, surface type, shoulders	Inventory Survey of Road
Existing structures: Bridges, Culverts, ROBs, etc.	Inventory Survey of Structures
Bus bays, truck lay-byes	Inventory Survey
Roadside drains	Inventory Survey
Junction details (type, category, width)	Inventory Survey of Junctions
Existing bypasses	Inventory Survey
Existing vs. Design Chainages	Alignment Design
Overhead/Underground utilities	Utility Inventory Survey
Plan & Profile of Road	Topographical Survey & Alignment Design
Forest Land	Inventory Survey

🔹 Schedule B: Proposed Improvements

Information to be Given	Data Required
Built-up stretches and applicable TCS	Alignment Design, ROW info
Design constraint stretches	Alignment Design, BC Soil Inventory
Widening, Reconstruction, Raising segments	Full Improvement Proposal
Non-scope stretches	Inventory & Alignment Design
Junctions to be improved	Junction Inventory
CD Works, Bridges improvement	Chainage-wise Structure Details
Proposed pavement type (BT/Concrete)	Traffic & Axle Load Survey
Proposed drains (earthen/CC/built-up)	Chainage-wise Drainage Plan
Roadside furniture (signage, markings)	Signage Plan
Protection works (retaining walls, barriers)	Plan & Profile
Typical Cross Sections (TCS)	Widening, Reconstruction, Raising Plans

🔹 Schedule C: Project Facilities

Information	Requirement
Street lights, Bus bays/shelters, Signage, Pedestrian facilities	Based on Inventory and Development Proposals

🔹 Schedule D: Design Deviations

Information	Requirement
Deviation from IRC:SP-73 Guidelines	To be explicitly listed for Contractor

🔹 Schedule E: Land Acquisition Details

• Chainage-wise details of private, government, forest land.
• Status of acquisition (pending, acquired, under process).
• Compensation details and approvals obtained.
• Responsibility for acquisition—Authority or Concessionaire.

🔹 Schedule F: Utility Shifting

• Details of utilities: electrical, telecom, water supply, gas, sewerage, etc.
• Chainage-wise location of overhead and underground services.
• Authority responsible for shifting and estimated timelines.
• Co-ordination details and required permissions.

🔹 Schedule G: Clearances and Permissions

• Environmental clearance from MoEF, forest clearance if applicable.
• Railway/defence/NHAI/canal/river crossings permissions.
• Local body and municipal approvals.
• Construction-related NOCs (e.g., blasting, tree cutting).

🔹 Schedule H: Payment Schedule

Component	Requirement
Road, Structure, Drains, Junctions, Walls, Signage, Protection Works	Percentage-based on Cost Estimate

🔹 Schedule I: Performance & Quality Requirements

• Specifications for materials and construction methods (IRC/MoRTH).
• Acceptable deviation limits for workmanship.
• Testing methods and frequency.
• Third-party inspection provisions if any.

🔹 Schedule J: Maintenance Requirements

• Post-construction maintenance duration (typically 5–10 years).
• Performance-based criteria: ride quality, rutting, pothole-free surface.
• Routine and periodic maintenance responsibilities.
• Maintenance penalties for non-compliance.

🔹 Schedule K: Traffic Management Plan

• Traffic diversion plans during construction.
• Signage, barricading, safety measures to protect road users.
• Night-time visibility standards and illumination requirements.
• Approval mechanism for traffic plans from concerned authorities.

🔹 Schedule L: Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

• Dust and noise control measures.
• Siltation and water pollution control.
• Tree plantation and greenbelt development strategy.
• Solid and liquid waste disposal norms.

🔹 Schedule M: Labour Compliance & Safety Measures

• Adherence to labour laws and wage norms.
• Worker accommodation, sanitation, and health facilities.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) mandates.
• Emergency response and first aid provisions at site.

📌 Conclusion

A comprehensive Improvement Proposal is to be developed based on:
- Road, structures, junctions, utilities inventory
- Trial pits, geotechnical investigations
- Traffic & axle load survey
- Plan & Profile development
- Pavement and protection design

Only then can a detailed cost estimate and all required Schedules (A to H) be finalized.