Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified and registered Structural Engineer to conduct a comprehensive conditional assessment of the Turbine Hall building at Johannesburg Water Head Office. The assessment aims to evaluate the building's structural integrity, particularly focusing on excessive floor vibrations, and to identify any risks, defects, or weaknesses that could compromise safety and functionality. The engineer will also provide recommendations for remedial works, cost estimates, and a detailed technical report to support decision-making by Johannesburg Water's executives.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Performing a detailed structural conditional assessment of the entire Turbine Hall building and associated flooring systems.
• Providing an opinion on the current safety and integrity of the building.
• Assessing all supporting structures and identifying areas of concern.
• Recommending remedial actions to restore structural safety and integrity.
• Estimating costs for proposed remedial works.
• Compiling and submitting a comprehensive technical report with findings, recommendations, and cost estimates.

The assessment is driven by safety concerns due to reported excessive vibrations and aims to ensure compliance with relevant standards and standards applicable to building safety.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements for the tender include:

• Engagement of a suitably qualified and registered Structural Engineer (ECSA registration preferred).
• Provision of standard professional services as per the Guideline Scope of Services for engineers registered with relevant Built Environment Councils.
• Conducting a reconnaissance visit, visual assessments, review of existing documentation, and further investigations as needed.
• Evaluation of all flooring and supporting structures, with specific attention to excessive vibrations.
• Identification of risks, defects, and weaknesses affecting safety and functionality.
• Provision of remedial work recommendations and cost estimates.
• Preparation of a detailed technical report with findings and recommendations.
• Adherence to all applicable national and international standards, codes, and quality requirements.
• Use of Microsoft Project software for planning and programming, with project schedules including milestones, dependencies, and critical path analysis.
• Effective communication in English, with all documentation in hard copy and electronic formats.
• Participation in management meetings, progress reporting, and coordination with other service providers as necessary.
• Provision of professional indemnity insurance details and evidence of key personnel experience.

The successful bidder must demonstrate experience in structural condition assessments, provide certified copies of qualifications, registration, and relevant project references, and comply with procurement policies and standards outlined in the tender documentation.