Objectives

The primary objective is to execute comprehensive building renovations at a municipal facility in Ward 53. The project aims to restore structural integrity, upgrade interior finishes, replace failed building elements, and install functional fixtures to return the facility to full operational condition while adhering to municipal procurement and contractual standards.

Scope of Work

• Roofing & Structural Repairs: Dismantle collapsed roof sheeting, trusses, and purlins; remove damaged brickwork; repair and plaster affected walls; install galvanized IBR roof sheets on pine purlins and premanufactured trusses; and apply aluminium insulation sheeting.
• Rainwater Goods: Supply and install 125mm seamless gutters, 100mm downpipes with associated fittings, and PVC fascia boards fixed to timber rafters.
• Ceiling & Flooring: Install a suspended gypsum board ceiling system on a galvanized steel grid; remove water-damaged flooring; lay protective sound-reducing underlay; and install click-type laminated flooring.
• Blinds & Ironmongery: Fit specified aluminium Venetian blinds across designated rooms and install chrome-plated 3-lever locksets on office doors.
• Paintwork & Carpentry: Prepare and paint internal/external walls, skirting, doors, and frames using specified primers and topcoats; replace boardroom and bathroom doors; and install timber dado rails.
• Site Management: Remove rubble daily, maintain a tidy worksite, adhere to weekday working hours (08:00–16:00), and maintain daily staff attendance registers.

Technical Requirements

• Active CIDB contractor grading of 1GB or higher must be verified upon submission.
• A fully completed returnable pricing schedule must be uploaded electronically before the closing deadline. Unpriced contingency lines will result in disqualification.
• A comprehensive Health & Safety file is mandatory.
• A detailed work programme specifying commencement and completion dates must be submitted within three days of appointment.
• All quoted rates must be inclusive of materials, labour, equipment, security, and VAT. Pricing remains valid for thirty days.
• A compulsory 10% contingency line item is required. Funds may only be utilised with prior Project Manager authorisation and are deducted from the final payment if unused.
• No partial payments will be issued. Contractors must secure adequate funding to complete the works upfront.
• Compliance with the General Conditions of Contract (GP GCC 2010) and the Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2022 is mandatory, utilising an 80/20 evaluation scoring system.
• Local ward-based labour must be employed. Projects valued at R30,000 or above require submission of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) certificates with each invoice.

Skills Requirements

• Valid trade test certificates specifically for Carpenters and Painters are compulsory.
• Proven capability in structural demolition, masonry repair, roofing installation, ceiling framing, flooring laying, decorative painting, and joinery.
• Competence in project scheduling, health and safety compliance, and on-site supervision.
• Ability to source local labour, manage EPWP documentation, and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical specifications, coordinating multi-trade activities, and delivering finishes that meet municipal quality standards.

Key Terms & Clarifications

• CIDB 1GB: A Construction Industry Development Board contractor classification indicating eligibility for small-value construction contracts based on assessed financial capacity and project experience.
• 80/20 System: A preferential procurement scoring model where eighty percent of evaluation points are awarded for price competitiveness and twenty percent for socio-economic development goals.
• EPWP: Expanded Public Works Programme, a national initiative requiring contractors to employ local unskilled workers and submit compliance certificates for qualifying projects.
• GP GCC 2010: General Conditions of Contract for Works, the standard legal framework governing public sector construction agreements in South Africa.
• Click Laminated Flooring: A floating floor system where planks interlock mechanically without adhesives or nails, enabling rapid installation and future replacement.