In order to ensure online preparation of estimates, modification and approval of administrative and technical sanctions of buildings, South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on Wednesday implemented web-enabled workflow system ‘PRICE’ software (Project Information and Cost Estimation).

Mukesh Suryan , SDMC Mayor while introducing the system along with Gyanesh Bharti, Commissioner SDMC and Rachna Shrivastava, DDG (NIC) said that ‘PRICE’ will lead to preparation of estimates of buildings in an efficient and transparent manner.

He said that in preparation of estimates regarding civil and electrical workers of buildings, the SDMC has followed CPWD Rate Analysis (DAR) with cost index. With this, estimates preparation can be done for plan/non plan works based on the head of account.

Speaking on the move, the mayor said that ‘PRICE’ will also help in speedy approval of estimates which reduces delay in issue of administrative and technical sanctions, transparency and accountability will also be ensured.

“The higher authority in work-flow can view the estimate and return for correction (online) while file history will be maintained for all estimates and quick retrieval of data. It will also help in auto generation of administrative and technical sanction while issuing sanction,” he said.

While elaborating the ‘PRICE’, Gyanesh Bharti, Commissioner of SDMC said that the system is a complete e-platform solution for the management of all public works. “Bill of Quantity (BOQ) generated from the PRICE can be uploaded to GePNIC for initiating the tendering process in GePNIC. Specifications like handover recast and revised estimates and its approvals with supplementary agreement generation, measurement book, bill preparation, bill payment etc are also the components of this system,” he said.

The commissioner also said that the SDMC is the only agency in the National Capital which has introduced this system. He added that a total of 521 estimates have been created, 487 administrative sanctions & 435 technical sanctions so far have been done through the system.

Bharti also praised the team of officials from Kerala who implemented the system in various departments and PSUs in the state for their assistance to the SDMC officials for successful implementation of the system here also.