Tender Summary: CQ 4337 / 10 Lay Stormwater Pipe - Ward 29

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to secure a contractor to install stormwater drainage infrastructure within Ward 29. The employer seeks to improve local drainage capacity and manage stormwater runoff effectively in the designated area through the proper laying of stormwater pipes.

Scope of Work

The scope involves the civil engineering works required to lay stormwater pipes located in Ward 29. The successful tenderer will be responsible for executing the installation of these pipes as specified in the tender documentation. The work is restricted to the geographical area defined as Ward 29.

Technical Requirements

• Contractor Grading: Tenderers must hold a valid Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) contractor grading of 1CE or higher.
• Preference Point System: Evaluation includes preference points totalling 20 points:
  • 10 points for businesses classified as 51% black-owned Emerging Market Enterprises (EMEs) or Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSEs).
  • 10 points for businesses operating within the Kwadukuzza Municipal jurisdiction.
• Tender Deposit: A non-refundable tender deposit is required upon collection of the tender documents.
• Submission Protocols: Tenders must comply with all sealing, addressing, delivery, and assessment procedures detailed in the tender documentation. Late submissions and emailed tenders will not be accepted.

Skills Requirements

No specific personnel skills or qualifications are explicitly listed in the tender notice. However, the mandatory CIDB grading of 1CE or higher implies that the contractor must possess the requisite technical competence, resources, and experience to perform civil engineering works involving the laying of stormwater pipes at the specified grade level. Contractors are expected to have adequate skilled labour and appropriate equipment to deliver the scope of work.

Glossary of Terms

CIDB

Construction Industry Development Board; the statutory body in South Africa responsible for regulating the construction industry and assigning contractor grading levels to ensure capability and reliability.

1CE

A CIDB grading code indicating a specific level of capability in Civil Engineering works. The '1' refers to the size/capacity range, and 'CE' denotes the discipline as Civil Engineering. This grading represents the minimum competency required to undertake this project.

EME

Emerging Market Enterprise; a business classification used in preferential procurement for enterprises owned by historically disadvantaged individuals, typically determined by annual turnover thresholds.

QSE

Qualifying Small Enterprise; a classification for small businesses owned by historically disadvantaged individuals, often subject to different turnover criteria than EMEs, utilized to allocate preference points in procurement processes.