The 2017-18 edition introduced major structural shifts, driven largely by macroeconomic updates and regional developmental requirements. 1. Base Material Pricing (Excluding Taxes)
⚠️ If a contractor submits a tender with rates that differ significantly from the DSR rates, their bid may be rejected outright. This makes the DSR the binding benchmark for all government contract negotiations.
: Higher rates are mandated for projects in Mumbai, notified tribal areas, and mining areas to account for increased logistics and labor costs. pwd dsr 2017-18 maharashtra
: Superintending Engineers were given localized powers to map out specific villages heavily impacted by active coal or mineral mining operations to allocate distinct rate bumps to counter high localized labor costs. Lead and Lift Charges: The Logistics Math
| Item Description | Unit | DSR 2017-18 Rate (₹) Zone Pune | | --- | --- | --- | | P.C.C. 1:4:8 using 40mm aggregate | cum | 3,850 – 4,200 | | R.C.C. M20 (1:1.5:3) with OPC 43 grade | cum | 5,950 – 6,450 | | R.C.C. M25 with superplasticizer (for bridges) | cum | 6,800 – 7,350 | This makes the DSR the binding benchmark for
: For projects delayed since 2017, legal and financial auditors look at the DSR 2017-18 to settle escalation claims and variation clauses.
The DSR 2017-18 was not merely a reference document—it was an embedded in every stage of the procurement process. Lead and Lift Charges: The Logistics Math |
Standardized daily wages for skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled labor, updated to match the minimum wage notifications of the state government during 2017-18. 4. Item-wise Finished Work Rates
Always confirm the applicable DSR period mentioned in your specific contract’s “Scope of Work” and “Payment Terms” clauses. For work ordered before 31st March 2018, the DSR 2017-18 is your binding reference.