Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified and experienced service provider to execute the upgrading of Indaleni Passages and the rehabilitation of the Silahla Access Road in Ward 2 (Phase 2) for the Richmond Local Municipality.

Scope

The project encompasses civil infrastructure works focused on improving pedestrian and vehicular access passages at Indaleni, alongside the structural rehabilitation of a designated access road in Ward 2. This initiative represents the second phase of a broader municipal development programme aimed at enhancing local connectivity, safety, and public infrastructure maintenance.

Technical Requirements

• Mandatory registration with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) at a contractor grading of 6CE or higher.
• Active registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Submission of physically sealed bids via hand delivery to the official municipal tender box during specified office hours. Electronic, facsimile, and late submissions are strictly prohibited.
• Two-stage evaluation process: Bidders must first achieve a minimum of 70 points in the functionality stage to qualify for the second stage.
• Second-stage evaluation utilises an 80:20 preference points system, weighting 80% on price and 20% on designated specific goals.
• Compulsory attendance at a pre-bid briefing session, immediately followed by a mandatory site visit.

Skills Requirements

While not explicitly itemised, the CIDB 6CE grading and project nature necessitate proven expertise in civil construction, road rehabilitation, drainage and passage upgrading, and municipal compliance management. Contractors must demonstrate operational capacity to deliver phased infrastructure projects, adhere to strict procurement protocols, and meet functional evaluation criteria related to past performance, financial stability, and project management capability.

Key Terms & Conditions

• CIDB Grading 6CE: A South African contractor classification denoting competence in executing medium-scale civil engineering works, including roads, drainage, and earthworks.
• CSD Registration: A mandatory national database for all government-contracted suppliers, verifying tax compliance, corporate status, and basic eligibility.
• 80:20 Preference Points System: A procurement scoring method where 80% of points are awarded based on bid price competitiveness, and 20% are allocated for socio-economic transformation goals (e.g., historically disadvantaged ownership, local enterprise development).
• Two-Stage Adjudication: A filtering mechanism where bidders are first assessed against functional thresholds; only those meeting the minimum score advance to financial and preference point calculations.