Objectives

The primary objective is to deliver comprehensive building renovations for Ward 53, restoring structural integrity, upgrading interior and exterior finishes, and ensuring all works comply with municipal quality, safety, and procurement standards while leaving the site clean and ready for handover.

Scope of Work

The project covers supply, installation, and finishing across multiple building systems:

• Roof Coverings & Accessories: Dismantle collapsed roof components, repair damaged brickwork and plaster, install new galvanised IBR roof sheets on pine purlins and trusses, and apply aluminium insulation sheeting.
• Rainwater Goods: Install seamless gutters, downpipes, brackets, stop ends, and PVC/Nutec fascia boards.
• Suspended Ceiling: Fit a galvanised steel grid framework with 12.5mm gypsum boards and perimeter trims.
• Laminated Flooring: Remove water-damaged flooring, prepare subfloors, and install sound-reducing underlay with click-lock laminate panels.
• Blinds & Ironmongery: Supply and fit specified aluminium Venetian blinds and chrome-plated 3-lever locksets for designated rooms.
• Paintwork: Prepare, prime, and paint internal and external walls, skirting, doors, and frames using specified weather-resistant and enamel paints.
• Carpentry: Replace boardroom and bathroom doors, install timber dado rails, and apply protective varnishes.

All activities must conclude with thorough site clearance and debris removal.

Technical Requirements

• Active CIDB registration at Grade 1GB or higher.
• Mandatory submission of trade test certificates for both Carpenter and Painter trades.
• Completion and online upload of the returnable pricing schedule before the closing deadline.
• Attendance at a compulsory site meeting prior to tender evaluation.
• Provision of a comprehensive Health & Safety file.
• Inclusion of a compulsory 10% contingency line item in the pricing schedule.
• All quoted rates must be fully inclusive, covering materials, labour, equipment, security for stored materials, and VAT.
• Submission of a detailed work programme within three days of appointment, specifying commencement and completion dates.
• Daily removal of construction rubble and maintenance of an employee attendance register.
• Strict adherence to weekday working hours (08:00–16:00); after-hours work requires prior approval at no additional cost to the municipality.
• No partial payments; contractors must self-fund project execution.
• Compliance with EPWP documentation for projects valued at R30,000 or above.
• Tender prices must remain valid for a minimum of thirty days.

Skills Requirements

• Proven competency in structural demolition, masonry repair, roofing installation, and ceiling/flooring fitting.
• Qualified painting and carpentry expertise validated through recognised trade test certificates.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, manage material procurement, and execute precise measurements for custom blinds and ironmongery.
• Project management capabilities to develop realistic schedules, coordinate site activities, and ensure timely delivery.
• Knowledge of municipal procurement regulations, health and safety compliance, and EPWP labour deployment protocols.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB 1GB: A South African Construction Industry Development Board contractor grading that certifies the firm’s financial and operational capacity to undertake public sector construction projects of this scale.
• EPWP Certificates: Documentation required under the Expanded Public Works Programme, mandating contractors to prioritise local, often unskilled, labour and report employment metrics for qualifying contracts.
• GP GCC 2010: The General Conditions of Contract for Government Procurement, which governs payment terms, performance guarantees, termination rights, and dispute resolution procedures.
• Contingency (10%): A mandatory budget allocation for unforeseen site conditions or variations. It is included in the bid but will be deducted from the final contract value if not utilised.
• Sisalation FR405 / Nutec/PVC Fascia: Proprietary building products specified for thermal insulation and external roof-edge finishing, ensuring durability and compliance with municipal material standards.