Tender Summary: CQ 4317/09 Construct V Drain in Ward 29

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to deliver civil infrastructure works within Ward 29 of the Kwadukuza Local Municipality. The project aims to establish functional stormwater drainage capacity, reduce localized flooding risks, protect existing municipal assets, and improve community accessibility and safety through improved surface water management.

Scope of Work

The scope covers the end-to-end construction of a V-shaped open drainage channel. While detailed quantities, alignments, and engineering drawings are provided in the official tender package, the work includes site clearance, excavation, formation of the V-profile, installation of necessary linings or reinforcement, and final site rehabilitation. The project falls under municipal capital infrastructure development and requires compliance with standard civil engineering practices and municipal bylaws.

Technical Requirements

• Minimum Contractor Grading: Tenderers must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 1CE or higher.
• Submission Format: All bids must be completed using official municipality-issued tender documentation. Electronic submissions and late deliveries will be automatically disqualified.
• Sealing and Delivery: Tenders must be physically delivered, correctly sealed, and addressed according to the municipality's prescribed protocol before the closing deadline of 12h00 on Monday, October 5, 2026.
• Tender Deposit: A non-refundable fee of R34.00 is payable in cash upon collection of the tender documents.
• Assessment Compliance: Bidders must adhere to all municipal procedures regarding tender opening, evaluation, and potential clarifications.

Skills and Experience Requirements

The project requires contractors with proven capability in small-scale civil works, including earthworks, drainage construction, and basic structural concrete placement. Specific staffing, plant, and quality assurance requirements are detailed in the full tender pack. The following preferential scoring criteria apply during evaluation:

• Ownership Preference: Points are awarded to enterprises that are 51% black-owned, classified as either an Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) or Qualifying Small Entity (QSE).
• Local Economic Participation: Additional preference points are granted to businesses operating within the Kwadukuza Municipal jurisdiction.

Explanation of Key Terms

• CIDB Grading 1CE: A South African Construction Industry Development Board classification denoting capability for small civil engineering projects, typically with contract values up to R2 million. It verifies financial stability, equipment availability, and technical competence for basic infrastructure works.
• EME/QSE: Preferential procurement categories in South African public tendering. EMEs operate with annual turnovers below a defined threshold, while QSEs fall within a slightly higher range. Both require 51% black ownership to qualify for mandatory preference points under Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) frameworks.
• V Drain: An open-channel drainage structure characterized by a V-shaped cross-section. It is engineered to efficiently convey surface runoff, minimize sediment accumulation, and control erosion in urban, peri-urban, or rural municipal areas.