Objectives

The primary objective is to upgrade the VIP section at the Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium to meet national standards required for Premier Soccer League (PSL) second division matches. The project focuses on enhancing spectator safety, comfort, and operational functionality through comprehensive civil works, specialized seating installation, and modern facility fit-outs.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will provide complete supply, delivery, and labour for the following components:

• Preliminary & General: Project management, fixed overheads, OHS compliance, quality supervision, site security, and insurance.
• Seating: Supply and installation of 80 durable, weather-resistant VIP benches/seats for home and away teams.
• Concrete Works: Site preparation, compaction, and pouring of a reinforced floor slab using minimum 25MPa concrete, including formwork and Y10 steel reinforcement.
• Masonry: Face brickwork (minimum 7MPa load strength) and construction of 220mm cavity walls and 90mm partition walls for ablution blocks.
• Glass Installation: Supply and fitting of toughened laminated glass barriers/partitions up to a maximum height of 1500mm.
• Design & Documentation: Finalization of building plans and as-built drawings, including coordination with professional engineers and architects.
• Fence Repurposing: Safe removal of existing wire fencing and reinstallation below the VIP area for overflow staffing.
• Ablution Facilities: Construction of male, female, and wheelchair-accessible toilets, plumbed into existing systems, including tiling, double-coat low-sheen painting, mirror installation, and all window/door/roofing/ceiling fittings.

Technical Requirements

• All materials must comply with South African National Standards (SANS), specifically for masonry and safety glazing.
• Glass must utilize toughened laminated construction (e.g., dual 10mm panes with ionoplast interlayer), meeting human-impact safety regulations, crowd dynamic loading capacity, and acoustic ratings (STC 42–45).
• Contractor must submit a comprehensive OHS safety file and supply all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• A performance guarantee equal to 10% of the contract value is mandatory.
• Public liability insurance and coverage for protection of municipal infrastructure are required.
• All supplied products must be rust-free and undamaged upon delivery, backed by a minimum 24-month warranty covering materials and workmanship.
• Bids require official municipal forms, Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, SARS tax compliance verification, and proof of business locality.

Skills and Qualifications Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate proven experience in commercial or sports facility construction involving concrete, masonry, glazing, and sanitary fit-outs. Essential competencies include:

• Project management, site supervision, and quality control capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate and procure specialized engineering and architectural services under a provisional sum arrangement.
• Expertise in installing high-specification safety glass and complying with crowd-loading and acoustic standards.
• Strong knowledge of South African building regulations, SANS standards, and occupational health and safety legislation.
• Financial capacity to secure performance guarantees and manage municipal payment cycles (payment within 30 days of valid invoice submission).

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Provisional Sum: An estimated budget allowance included in the bid for work items that cannot be fully priced at tender stage (e.g., hiring architects or engineers for structural approvals). The contractor manages the procurement but does not retain unspent funds.
• Toughened Laminated Glass with Ionoplast Interlayer: A high-performance safety glazing system where two glass panes are bonded with a specialized polymer film. This prevents catastrophic shattering under impact or crowd pressure while providing superior sound insulation, requiring specialized clamping or base-shoe fixing methods rather than traditional point-fixing.
• Performance Guarantee (10%): A financial security instrument (typically a bank guarantee or certified cheque) that protects the municipality against contractor default or incomplete work. It is refunded within 30 days after successful completion and warranty expiry.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement scoring model where 80 points are awarded based on competitive pricing, and 20 points are allocated for local economic development (specifically, businesses operating within the Dawid Kruiper Municipality boundaries). Proof of locality via municipal accounts or lease agreements is required.