Tender Summary: Road Markings in Riviersonderend

Objectives

The municipality aims to procure professional road marking services for Riviersonderend through a formal closed quotation process. The primary objective is to award the contract to the most economically advantageous bidder by applying an 80/20 preference point system, which balances competitive pricing with socio-economic transformation and local economic development targets.

Scope of Work

The successful contractor will execute spray painting of road markings across designated routes in Riviersonderend. The scope includes:

• 100mm and 250mm yellow lines
• 100mm white lines (including parking markings)
• BK2 red and white curb markings
• 100mm red lines
• Complete STOP lines with lettering
• Speed hump markings
• Associated traffic accommodation

The contractor is fully responsible for supplying all materials, specialized equipment, skilled labour, and transportation. All work must be completed within three weeks of receiving the official order.

Technical Requirements

• Strict compliance with the South African Road Traffic Signs Manual (SARTSM) and SABS 731-1 standards for traffic accommodation.
• Provision and maintenance of all necessary traffic control measures, including signage, barriers, cones, and safety protocols to protect road users and pedestrians during execution.
• Submission of fully completed and signed municipal bidding documents (MBD 2, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9).
• Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate issued by SARS.
• Proof of a municipal account or lease agreement registered in the bidder’s name.
• Certified B-BBEE status certificate or sworn affidavit (for Exempt Micro Enterprises or Qualifying Small Entities).
• Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) registration with a minimum grading of SK 1.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Department of Labour for Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COIDA).
• Proof of adequate Public Liability Insurance coverage.
• Firm pricing valid for thirty days, inclusive of VAT, with explicit zero rates for any unpriced schedule items to prevent disqualification.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Demonstrated competency in civil and road marking works, verified through CIDB SK 1 grading.
• Practical experience in traffic management, road surface marking, and temporary traffic control implementation.
• Administrative and financial capacity to manage tax compliance, insurance documentation, and municipal invoicing procedures.
• Knowledge of preferential procurement regulations to accurately calculate and claim B-BBEE and locality-based preference points.
• Operational capacity to mobilize crews and equipment to meet the strict three-week completion deadline.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• 80/20 Preference Point System: An evaluation methodology where up to 80 points are allocated for price competitiveness and 20 points for specific socio-economic goals, primarily B-BBEE contribution levels and local economic participation within the municipality’s jurisdiction.
• CIDB SK 1 Grading: A Construction Industry Development Board classification indicating eligibility for small-scale civil engineering projects valued up to R10 million, requiring foundational competency in project planning, execution, and financial management.
• Closed Quotation: A streamlined procurement method for lower-value contracts (R30,000.01–R300,000.00) where formal written price quotations are invited, evaluated, and awarded without undergoing a full open tender process.
• MBD Forms: Standardized South African municipal bidding templates used to verify tax compliance, declare conflicts of interest, claim preference points, confirm past supply chain integrity, and certify independent bid preparation free from collusion.