Tender Summary: Building Renovations (Ward 53)

Objectives

The primary objective is to execute comprehensive building renovations and structural repairs at a municipal facility in Ward 53. The project aims to restore building integrity, upgrade interior finishes, and improve functional spaces through targeted roofing, flooring, painting, carpentry, and fixture installations.

Scope of Work

The successful contractor will supply and install the following components:

• Roof Coverings & Accessories: Dismantle collapsed roof structures, repair damaged brickwork and plaster, apply matching paint, and install new galvanised IBR roof sheets on pine purlins and premanufactured trusses, including Sisalation FR405 insulation.
• Rainwater Goods: Install seamless gutters, downpipes, brackets, stop ends, and Nutec/PVC fascia boards.
• Suspended Ceiling: Fit a galvanised steel grid framework with 12.5mm gypsum boards and associated hangers and trims.
• Laminated Flooring: Remove water-damaged flooring, prepare subfloors, install acoustic underlay, and fit 8mm click-laminate flooring.
• Blinds: Supply and install aluminium Venetian blinds to specified window dimensions (subject to on-site re-measurement prior to manufacture).
• Ironmongery: Install chrome-plated 3-lever locksets on two office doors and hand over keys.
• Paintwork: Prepare and paint internal/external walls, skirting, and doors/frames using specified primers and topcoats (or approved equivalents).
• Carpentry: Replace boardroom and bathroom doors, install semi-solid doors with ironmongery, and fit timber dado rails with varnish.
• Site Management: Daily rubble removal, full site clearance upon completion, and strict adherence to scheduled working hours.

Technical Requirements

• Registration & Certification: Active CIDB registration (Grade 1GB or higher) and valid trade test certificates for Carpenter and Painter must be submitted electronically before the closing date.
• Mandatory Site Meeting: Attendance is compulsory on 13 August 2026 at 10:00 AM at the project site in Kamwelihle, Gqeberha.
• Pricing & Documentation: A fully completed returnable pricing schedule must be uploaded online. Prices must be valid for 30 days, inclusive of VAT, security, and all labour/material costs. A compulsory 10% contingency line item must be included; this amount will be deducted if unused.
• Health & Safety: A comprehensive Health & Safety file is mandatory. Contractors must maintain daily staff attendance registers and remove debris daily.
• Programme & Execution: A detailed commencement and completion schedule must be submitted within three days of appointment. Working hours are restricted to weekdays (08:00–16:00); after-hours work requires prior written approval and incurs no additional cost to the municipality.
• Payment & Funding: No part payments will be issued. Contractors must demonstrate adequate financial capacity to fund works until final handover.
• Local Labour & Compliance: Ward-based labour must be utilised. For contracts valued at R30,000 or above, EPWP certificates and supporting documentation must accompany invoices.
• Contractual Framework: The General Conditions of Contract for Government Works (GP GCC 2010) govern execution, performance standards, and termination clauses.

Skills Requirements

• Proven competency in structural demolition, bricklaying, plastering, and roofing installation.
• Expertise in suspended ceiling systems, laminate flooring installation, and acoustic underlay preparation.
• Proficiency in precision painting, surface preparation, and wood finishing (priming, enamelling, varnishing).
• Skilled carpentry for door replacement, frame fitting, and dado rail installation.
• Ability to accurately measure, fabricate, and install custom-sized blinds and ironmongery.
• Project management capabilities, including scheduling, site supervision, health and safety compliance, and administrative reporting.
• Financial acumen to sustain uninterrupted operations without interim payments.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB 1GB: Refers to the Construction Industry Development Board’s contractor grading system. Grade 1GB denotes a general building contractor qualified for projects up to a specified monetary threshold, ensuring baseline technical and financial capability.
• EPWP Certificates: Required under the Expanded Public Works Programme, a national initiative mandating contractors to prioritise local community employment and report progress via official documentation for qualifying contracts.
• GP GCC 2010: The standard government contract template outlining rights, obligations, performance metrics, and dispute resolution procedures for public sector construction works.
• Contingency Allowance: A mandatory 10% budget buffer for unforeseen site conditions or material variations. It is priced upfront but refunded to the client if not utilised during execution.
• Sisalation FR405 & Nutec/PVC Fascia: Branded construction materials. Sisalation is an aluminium foil radiant barrier for thermal insulation, while Nutec/PVC fascia boards are weather-resistant external trim components designed for durability and corrosion resistance.