Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified and experienced service provider to execute temporary and remedial repairs and maintenance works at the Scottburgh Beach Pavilion ablution facilities. The municipality aims to restore operational functionality, enhance public safety, and improve user comfort through targeted infrastructure upgrades, while strictly adhering to municipal engineering standards and South African public procurement regulations.

Scope of Work

The project covers multidisciplinary civil, mechanical, electrical, and finishing works across multiple ablution blocks (male, female, back beach, and paraplegic facilities). Key deliverables include:

• Preliminaries & Site Management: Twenty-five days of site supervision, administrative overheads, site establishment and de-establishment, provision of a portable toilet, health and safety compliance, and installation of hoarding around the working area due to the active public environment.
• Steelworks: Supply and installation of m12 round bar burglar bars for window protection, matching existing designs, and repair of two existing steel gates to ensure lockability.
• Aluminium Works: Supply and installation of six 600x600 windows for the female pavilion and three bathroom mirrors across male and female facilities.
• Electrical Upgrades: Replacement of damaged light fittings, installation of weatherproof LED tubes and fittings, rewiring using specified house wire, and reconnection of lighting circuits in designated areas.
• Plumbing & Sanitary Repairs: Replacement of toilets, basin taps, shower roses, and toilet mechanisms; installation of 50mm vent valves to mitigate foul odours; fitting of ball valves for urinals; and removal/blanking of shower outlets across all sections.
• Carpentry & Joinery: Fabrication of timber lids for missing cisterns, repair and bracing of doors, painting, and supply/installation of new doors, indicator bolts, and handles.
• Painting: Full ceiling painting across all affected ablution areas.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate compliance with municipal construction and maintenance standards. The scope demands precise material specifications, including corrosion-resistant steel, weatherproof electrical components, certified plumbing fixtures, and treated timber. Contractors must implement rigorous health and safety protocols, particularly given the facility's proximity to children and the general public. Mandatory submission documents include tax compliance verification, Central Supplier Database registration, valid B-BBEE certificates, company registration proofs, reference contacts, and a contractor grading certificate. Detailed quotations must be provided on official letterhead, stamped and signed. All works are governed by standard municipal contract conditions, including performance security, twelve-month warranty provisions, penalty clauses for delays, and formal dispute resolution procedures.

Skills Requirements

The successful bidder must possess proven expertise in multidisciplinary building maintenance and minor construction projects. Required competencies include structural steel fabrication and installation, aluminium glazing, certified electrical wiring and lighting retrofitting, comprehensive plumbing and sanitary ware replacement, carpentry, joinery, and professional painting. Strong project management capabilities are essential, including effective site supervision, health and safety coordination, subcontractor oversight, and adherence to municipal reporting and compliance standards. Familiarity with South African public procurement frameworks and municipal regulatory requirements is mandatory.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB Grading 1 SO: Refers to the Construction Industry Development Board contractor grading system, indicating minimum capability classification for sewerage and occupational works, ensuring baseline technical and financial competence.
• PPPFA (Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act): Governs the evaluation methodology, allocating preference points based on price and specific socio-economic goals such as black ownership and local enterprise development.
• GCC (General Conditions of Contract): Standardised South African government procurement terms outlining contractual obligations, payment schedules, warranty periods, variation orders, termination rights, and anti-collusion provisions.
• CSD (Central Supplier Database): A mandatory national registry for all entities supplying goods or services to government organs, requiring verified tax, regulatory, and banking compliance before contract award.