Tender Summary: CQ 4358/10

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a contractor to construct a concrete road located within Ward 20. The project is initiated by the Kwadukuza Local Municipality to improve infrastructure in the specified area.

Scope of Work

The scope involves the construction of a concrete road. While the tender notice identifies the general nature of the work, detailed specifications regarding road dimensions, material standards, site preparation, drainage, quantities, and completion timelines are contained within the full tender documentation issued by the employer.

Technical Requirements

• CIDB Contractor Grading: Tenderers must hold a Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) contractor grading of 1CE or higher.
• Eligibility: There are no specific exclusions; any bidder meeting the grading and preference criteria is eligible to submit a tender.

Skills Requirements

The tender does not specify individual personnel skill requirements. Compliance is assessed through the mandatory CIDB grading, which serves as verification of the contractor's technical capacity, financial stability, and relevant experience to deliver civil engineering works of the required grade. Bidders must demonstrate the capability to execute the scope of work as evidenced by their grading classification.

Preference and Socio-Economic Requirements

Bidders may qualify for additional preference points during evaluation based on the following criteria:

• Ownership Profile: Preference points are allocated to bidders who are 51% or more Owned by Black Women, classified as either an Emerging Market Enterprise (EME) or Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE).
• Residency: Preference points are allocated to bidders residing within the Kwadukuza municipal jurisdiction.

Explanation of Terms

CIDB Contractor Grading

A classification system used in the South African construction industry to categorize contractors based on financial capacity, project complexity experience, and management systems. A 1CE grading indicates a contractor meets the minimum thresholds for undertaking civil engineering projects up to a specific value limit.

EME (Emerging Market Enterprise)

A business entity where at least 51% of the equity is owned by black people, typically with an annual turnover below a designated threshold. This status is recognized under Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) legislation.

QSE (Qualifying Small Enterprise)

A business entity where at least 51% of the equity is owned by black people, with an annual turnover falling within a specific range above the EME threshold. Like EMEs, QSEs are recognized under B-BBEE codes.

Preference Points

A scoring mechanism applied during tender evaluation where additional points are awarded to bids that meet specific socio-economic goals. These points can influence the final ranking of tenders, potentially allowing a bid that is not the lowest price to be selected if it achieves sufficient preference points.

Administrative Requirements

• Tender Deposit: A non-refundable deposit is required to obtain the tender documents. The amount is payable in cash.
• Submission Protocol: Tenders must be submitted using the official tender documentation. Late submissions and emailed tenders will not be accepted.