Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a qualified contractor to execute comprehensive building renovation works at Ward 53. The project aims to restore structural integrity, upgrade interior and exterior finishes, and ensure full compliance with municipal procurement policies, health and safety regulations, and socio-economic development targets. Successful execution requires timely delivery, strict adherence to specifications, and integration of local labour and preferential procurement goals.

Scope of Work

The tender covers a multidisciplinary range of construction and finishing activities:

• Demolition & Site Preparation: Safe dismantling of collapsed roof sheeting, trusses, purlins, and associated components; removal and stacking of salvaged materials; daily clearance of rubble and debris.
• Masonry & Plastering: Repair of damaged brick courses, application of new cement mortar, plastering of repaired surfaces, and surface preparation for painting.
• Roofing & Insulation: Installation of galvanised IBR roof sheets on pine purlins and premanufactured trusses, including flashings and accessories; application of aluminium insulation sheeting.
• Rainwater Goods: Supply and fitting of seamless gutters, downpipes, brackets, stop ends, hopper heads, and PVC fascia boards.
• Interior Finishes: Installation of suspended gypsum board ceilings, removal of water-damaged flooring with underlay replacement, click-laminated flooring installation, aluminium Venetian blinds, chrome-plated locksets, semi-solid doors, and timber dado rails.
• Painting & Varnishing: Internal and external wall preparation, primer application, and topcoats for walls, doors, frames, and skirting using specified commercial-grade paints and varnishes.
• Project Management: Provision of site security, maintenance of a Health & Safety file, submission of a detailed work programme, and final site handover.

Technical Requirements

• Active CIDB contractor registration of Grade 1 (GB) or higher, subject to verification during scoring.
• Completion of a returnable pricing schedule; unpriced contingency line items will result in disqualification.
• All quoted rates must be fully inclusive, covering materials, labour, equipment, site security, and VAT.
• Mandatory attendance at a compulsory site meeting prior to submission.
• Submission of a comprehensive Health & Safety file and a detailed work programme within three days of appointment.
• Working hours restricted to weekdays between 08:00 and 16:00; after-hours work requires prior written approval and incurs no additional municipal labour costs.
• Daily removal of construction rubble and strict adherence to municipal quality standards.
• Projects valued at R30,000 or above require EPWP certification and supporting documentation upon invoicing.
• Utilisation of local ward-based labour throughout the project duration.
• Tender prices must remain valid for a minimum of thirty days from the closing date.
• All submissions must be completed and uploaded electronically; fax submissions are explicitly rejected.

Skills Requirements

• Proven trade competency in roofing, masonry, plastering, painting, carpentry, and ceiling/flooring installation.
• Ability to accurately measure, fabricate, and fit blinds, ironmongery, and rainwater systems per manufacturer specifications.
• Strong project planning and scheduling capabilities to meet strict delivery timelines.
• Familiarity with municipal contract conditions, compliance documentation, and financial administration.
• Proficiency in preparing Health & Safety files and implementing site security protocols.
• Administrative competence for accurate pricing, VAT handling, and EPWP reporting.
• Strict adherence to minimum specification thresholds; failure to meet baseline requirements renders the tender non-responsive.

Key Terms & Conditions Explained

• CIDB Grading (GB): The Construction Industry Development Board contractor classification system. Grade 1 (GB) denotes a foundational capability level suitable for small-scale building and civil works.
• 80/20 System: A preferential procurement evaluation model where 80% of scoring is allocated to price competitiveness, and 20% is reserved for designated socioeconomic goals (e.g., historically disadvantaged enterprises).
• EPWP: Expanded Public Works Programme, a national initiative mandating contractors to employ and train unemployed community members. Certification and documentation are required for contracts exceeding R30,000.
• GP GCC 2010: General Conditions of Contract for Provincial Government projects, governing payment terms, performance guarantees, termination rights, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Sisalation FR405: A branded aluminium foil insulation product used as a thermal and moisture barrier beneath roofing sheets.
• IBR Roof Sheets: Inverted Box Rib profile metal roofing panels known for high load-bearing capacity and weather resistance.