Objectives

The primary objective is to safely eliminate hazardous asbestos guttering and downpipe systems across Osindisweni Hospital and designated residential blocks (B23 and B27), and replace them with durable, corrosion-resistant aluminium drainage solutions. This upgrade aims to restore effective rainwater management, protect structural integrity, and ensure compliance with modern health and safety standards.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will execute a comprehensive replacement project encompassing:

• Conducting precise site measurements and verifying existing downpipe layouts.
• Safely dismantling and disposing of all existing asbestos gutters and downpipes.
• Supplying and installing new industrial-grade aluminium seamless gutters and matching downpipes.
• Replacing damaged flasher boards and applying high-quality durable paint.
• Managing site logistics, including tool provision, security compliance, and daily cleanup.
• Integrating the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) by employing unskilled labour from the local community.
• Obtaining a formal site handover certificate prior to commencement and delivering signed completion certificates upon finishing.

Technical Requirements

• All materials must comply with applicable SANS/SABS standards and match the specified Ogee gutter profile and downpipe dimensions.
• Gutters and downpipes must be pure white, industrial aluminium, and seamlessly fabricated.
• Contractors must supply all specialised tools and equipment, ensuring full compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
• A twelve-month warranty covers both materials and workmanship.
• Bidders must hold a valid CIDB Grade GB registration for building works.
• Final payment is strictly conditional upon complete rubble removal, site restoration, and submission of a tax invoice alongside signed completion documentation.

Skills Requirements

• Execution must be performed by competent, qualified artisans with proven experience in roofing, gutter fabrication, and safe asbestos abatement.
• Personnel must demonstrate proficiency in accurate structural measurement, secure mounting techniques, and adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993).
• Supervisory capability is required to effectively manage EPWP participants, distribute appropriate personal protective equipment, and maintain accurate attendance and wage payment records.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Asbestos Removal: Involves handling a known carcinogenic material that requires strict containment protocols, certified disposal methods, and specialised PPE to prevent airborne fibre exposure and long-term respiratory hazards.
• CIDB Grading GB: A Construction Industry Development Board classification that certifies a contractor’s financial turnover, technical capacity, and project management competence to execute medium-scale building and civil engineering contracts.
• EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme): A national government initiative mandating that public sector contracts allocate a minimum percentage of working hours to unskilled local labour. Contractors must provide full PPE, track daily attendance, and maintain auditable proof of wage payments.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement evaluation framework where 80 points are awarded based on competitive pricing, while 20 points are exclusively reserved for enterprises at least 51% owned by Black people, aligning with South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) legislation.