PMGSY SBD Helper

What the PMGSY SBD Helper covers

The helper gives plain answers from the Standard Bidding Document (SBD) of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, each with its clause and page number. It is written for field engineers who have to run a PMGSY contract at site.

• Regular works: SBD of June 2020, Rev 03 (105 pages).
• FDR works: SBD of June 2025 for Full Depth Reclamation (134 pages).
• CTB / CTSB works: SBD of June 2025 for in-situ stabilisation with cement and additive (129 pages).

Choose your SBD at the top of the tool. You can then search a question, start from a site situation, read a topic, follow the work step by step, find the page of any clause, work out milestones and liquidated damages, and see the dates of your own work.

Common questions from the PMGSY SBD (regular works)

Page numbers below are those of the regular SBD (June 2020, Rev 03). The tool shows the page numbers for FDR and CTB/CTSB works.

What are the milestones?

1/8 of the contract value by 1/4 of the time. 3/8 by half the time. 3/4 by three-fourths of the time. For a 12-month work: 12.5% by month 3, 37.5% by month 6, 75% by month 9.

Cl. 44.1, p. 58; Contract Data 20, p. 74

What is the rate of liquidated damages (LD)?

1% of the Initial Contract Price for every week or part of a week of delay. The maximum is 10%. The Employer's decision on LD is final.

Cl. 44, p. 58; Contract Data 20, p. 74

When is the security deposit refunded?

Half when construction is complete. One-fourth at the end of the 2nd year after completion. The balance at the end of the 3rd year, provided notified defects are corrected.

Cl. 43.2, p. 57

How much performance security, and when?

5% of the contract price in total. Half (2.5%) is given within 10 days of the Letter of Acceptance, before signing. The other 2.5% is cut from running bills.

ITB 30, pp. 26 to 27; Cl. 46.1, p. 59

How long must the contractor maintain the road?

5 years from the Completion Date. This is also the Defects Liability Period.

Cl. 1, p. 41; Cl. 32, pp. 51 to 53

How do PE marks decide the maintenance payment?

Average 100: full payment. Average 80 to 100: in proportion, for example 88 marks gives 88% of the bill. Average below 80: nothing. Also nothing for the whole road if any two segments score below 80 in one PE, or the same segment scores below 80 in two PEs in a row.

Cl. 38.2, pp. 54 to 56

How is the rate for a new (extra) item fixed?

First from similar BOQ items. If that is not possible, the contractor claims a rate with analysis within 14 days of the order. The Engineer decides within one month using the standard data book and schedule of rates. The Employer's approval is final.

Cl. 36.2 and 36.3, p. 53

When can extension of time (EOT) be given?

Only for a Compensation Event or a Variation that makes timely completion impossible. The contractor must apply with full supporting details. The Employer decides within 21 days on the Engineer's recommendation. Delay from the contractor's own non-cooperation is not counted.

Cl. 27, p. 50; Cl. 40.2, p. 57

When can the contract be terminated?

For a fundamental breach, such as: work stopped for 28 days; maximum LD reached; less than 3/8 of the value done at half time; field laboratory not set up; machinery or staff not deployed; security or insurance not maintained; a notified serious defect not corrected; EPF or ESI not paid; child labour; bankruptcy; corrupt or fraudulent practice.

Cl. 52.2, pp. 61 to 62

How is a dispute settled?

Step 1: refer it to the competent authority within 45 days. Superintending Engineer for claims up to Rs 15 lakh, Chief Engineer for any amount. Decision in 45 days. Step 2: appeal to the Standing Empowered Committee within 90 days, only if the amount exceeds 0.20% of the Initial Contract Price. The Committee decides in 90 days. After that, a party may go to court.

Cl. 24, pp. 48 to 49; Contract Data 16, p. 73

This helper is a study aid, not an official document. The SBD and your signed agreement prevail.