Objectives

The primary objective is to construct a retaining wall within Ward 23 of the KwaDukuza Municipality. The procurement also aims to advance municipal transformation and local economic development by awarding preferential scoring to businesses operating within the municipal jurisdiction and to those meeting specific black ownership thresholds.

Scope

The tender encompasses the complete construction of a retaining wall in the designated ward. Procurement is executed through a Closed Quotes process. Bidders must satisfy several mandatory administrative and compliance requirements, including:

• Valid registration and verification on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Clearance of municipal service account arrears (water, electricity, rates) or provision of a landlord certificate, ward councillor letter, or prepaid utility affidavit confirming services are in order.
• Successful screening against the National Treasury’s Defaulters Database.
• Submission of documented proof for specific goal preferences.

The municipality retains discretion to accept any part or all of a quote, or to reject all submissions, with preference given to Affirmable Business Enterprises.

Technical Requirements

Detailed engineering drawings, material specifications, construction methodologies, and performance standards are not provided in the current excerpt. Prospective bidders must acquire the complete tender documentation to review exact technical parameters, site conditions, and quality benchmarks before preparing their quotes.

Skills Requirements

While specific trade certifications are not explicitly listed, participation is strictly limited to contractors holding a minimum Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Contractor Grading of 1CE or higher. This classification verifies that bidders possess the necessary financial capacity, managerial competence, and relevant project experience to deliver civil infrastructure works of this nature safely and efficiently.

Explanation of Key Terms

• Closed Quotes: A formal procurement method where invited suppliers submit sealed price proposals by a strict deadline. Evaluation prioritises compliance, value for money, and preferential scoring.
• EME/QSE Black Owned: Stands for Enterprise Micro-Enterprise or Qualifying Small Enterprise with at least 51% black ownership. These entities qualify for additional preferential points under national transformation frameworks.
• Contractor Grading 1CE: A CIDB rating system that categorises contractors based on financial turnover and past project experience. Grade 1CE represents the baseline eligibility threshold for municipal civil works contracts.
• CSD Verification: Mandatory cross-checking of a supplier’s registration status in the government’s centralised vendor database to confirm active and compliant standing.
• Affirmable Business Enterprises: Businesses aligned with historical redress and economic transformation policies, granted priority consideration during contract adjudication.