Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to construct the Upper Corana Senior Secondary School in Libode, Phase 2, within an 18-month contract period. The project aims to deliver new school infrastructure including classrooms, administrative blocks, and associated facilities, adhering to specified standards and safety regulations. Additionally, there is a focus on promoting local economic development by allocating approximately 30% of subcontracting to SMMEs, with a preference for local suppliers and contractors.

Scope

The scope of work encompasses the full construction of the school, including:

• Foundations, superstructure, roofing, and external finishes
• Internal finishes, joinery, doors, and windows
• Electrical and mechanical installations
• Minor site works such as fencing, paving, and stormwater drainage
• Labor-intensive activities as per EPWP requirements, utilizing local labor and adhering to specified skills standards
• Provision of health and safety measures, site establishment, and environmental controls

Technical Requirements

• Construction based on JBCC Edition 6.2 (2018) contract conditions
• Design and construction to comply with relevant standards, drawings, and specifications provided in annexures
• Use of approved materials sourced from Eastern Cape suppliers, verified through delivery notes and invoices
• Implementation of labor-intensive methods for specified activities, with supervision by qualified personnel
• Adherence to occupational health and safety specifications, including risk assessments and safety protocols
• Provision of project management, quality control, and environmental management plans
• Compliance with EPWP and preference policies, including employment of targeted labor and local resources
• Timely completion within the stipulated 18 months, with penalties for late delivery

Skills and Skills Development Requirements

The tenderer must demonstrate capacity and commitment to skills development through:

• Implementation of a Skills Development Plan aligned with the Construction Sector Education and Training Authority (CETA) standards
• Engagement of supervisory and management staff who have completed or are registered in relevant NQF level training programs, including:
• Site Supervisors/Foremen: NQF Level 4 "Manage Labour-Intensive Construction Processes"
• Site Managers/Agents: NQF Level 5 "Manage Labour-Intensive Construction Processes"
• Employment of unskilled and semi-skilled workers from targeted groups, with formal contracts and participation in training programs
• Provision of structured work experience opportunities for apprentices, university students, and candidates seeking professional registration
• Monitoring and reporting on skills development progress through baseline and final skills compliance reports
• Adherence to the Department of Labour’s requirements for labour-intensive work and targeted employment

The contractor is expected to develop and implement a Skills Compliance Plan, ensuring that targeted employment and training objectives are met, contributing to local capacity building and sustainable skills transfer.