Objectives

The primary objective is to engage a qualified contractor to execute comprehensive building renovation and maintenance works at a municipal facility in Ward 53. The project aims to restore structural integrity, upgrade interior and exterior finishes, and ensure full compliance with municipal procurement regulations, preferential scoring frameworks, and socio-economic development mandates.

Scope of Work

• Roof Coverings & Accessories: Dismantle collapsed roof components, repair damaged brickwork and plaster, install galvanised IBR roof sheets on pine purlins and trusses, and apply aluminium insulation sheeting.
• Rainwater Goods: Supply and install seamless gutters, downpipes, brackets, stop ends, and PVC fascia boards.
• Suspended Ceiling: Fit a 12.5mm gypsum board ceiling system on a galvanised steel grid framework with hangers and perimeter trims.
• Laminated Flooring: Remove water-damaged flooring, prepare subfloors, install sound-reducing underlay, and fit click-lock laminate flooring.
• Blinds & Ironmongery: Supply and install aluminium Venetian blinds to specified window dimensions and chrome-plated 3-lever locksets on office doors.
• Paintwork: Prepare internal and external walls, skirting, doors, and frames; apply primer, filler, and multiple coats of specified interior and exterior paints.
• Carpentry: Replace boardroom and bathroom doors, install timber dado rails, and apply protective coatings.
• Site Management: Maintain daily site cleanliness, secure materials, and adhere to strict working hours and delivery schedules.

Technical Requirements

• Mandatory CIDB contractor grading of 1GB or higher, subject to verification.
• Completion of the returnable pricing schedule with all line items priced; omission of the compulsory contingency line renders the tender non-responsive.
• Submission of a comprehensive Health & Safety file prior to project commencement.
• Strict adherence to weekday working hours (08:00–16:00); after-hours or weekend work requires written approval and incurs no additional cost to the municipality.
• Daily removal of construction rubble and provision of on-site security for delivered materials until handover.
• No advance or part payments; contractors must demonstrate sufficient financial capacity to fund operations independently.
• Compulsory attendance at the pre-bid site meeting; failure to attend results in disqualification.
• All quotations must remain valid for a minimum of thirty days and must include VAT.
• Submission exclusively through the municipal online portal; fax or physical submissions are invalid.
• Implementation of local ward-based labour and submission of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) compliance certificates for contracts valued at R30,000 or above.

Skills Requirements

• Valid trade test certificates for both carpentry and painting are mandatory.
• Proven expertise in structural demolition, masonry repair, roofing installation, ceiling grid assembly, and laminate flooring fitting.
• Proficiency in surface preparation, plastering, priming, and multi-coat paint application for diverse interior and exterior substrates.
• Ability to accurately measure, fabricate, and install custom-sized blinds and joinery elements.
• Competence in project planning, including scheduling, resource allocation, and statutory compliance reporting.
• Familiarity with municipal procurement frameworks, preferential scoring methodologies, and public sector contractual obligations.

Key Terminology

CIDB: Construction Industry Development Board, the regulatory body that classifies contractor competency levels for public works. GP GCC 2010: General Conditions of Contract for Public Works, the standard legal framework governing execution, termination, and dispute resolution. EPWP: Expanded Public Works Programme, a government initiative mandating the employment of local community members and requiring specific certification for qualifying contracts. Sisalation FR405: A reflective aluminium insulation blanket designed to reduce heat transfer and improve thermal efficiency. Click Laminated Flooring: A floating floor system using interlocking tongue-and-groove mechanisms that eliminates the need for adhesives or nails during installation.