West Bengal PWD Schedule: SBFS Current Rates (Jan 2023)

Per West Bengal Public Works Department (PWD) Schedule of Rates revised January 2023:

Semi-Bituminous Surface Finish (SBFS) — 5 cm Thickness

Scope

SBFS provides wearing course on water-bound macadam (WBM) or granular base. Includes: premix carpet (Type B), seal coat, materials (bitumen VG-10/30, 11.2mm/5.6mm aggregates), labor, machinery, quality control.

Rate Components

• Bitumen: ~60% of cost (market-linked)
• Aggregates: quarry-dependent
• Labor/machinery: schedule-defined norms
• Contractor overhead/profit: 10–15%

Verification

Confirm latest corrigenda at wbpwd.gov.in → Schedule of Rates. Rates differ for other thicknesses (2.5cm, 4cm) and specifications (Type A/B/C). District-level variations may apply.