Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a qualified contractor to perform essential repairs and routine maintenance at the City Engineering Building. The municipality seeks to award the contract through a transparent, compliant procurement process, prioritising competitive pricing while supporting socio-economic transformation and local economic development.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will execute the following maintenance and repair tasks across designated office areas:

• Painting: Surface preparation, removal of loose material, application of one coat of professional undercoat primer, and two coats of finish paint matching existing colours.
• Aluminium Works: Removal of obsolete windows, supply and installation of new natural anodised aluminium windows with subframes, ironmongery, safety glass, sealing, and finishing of reveals with plaster and paint.
• Vertical Blinds: Supply and fitting of 50mm fauxwood venetian blinds, with removal and disposal of existing units.
• Floor Coverings: Careful removal of existing carpets, floor repair, reinstallation of original carpet tiles, and professional cleaning.
• Lighting: Replacement of 1.5m light fittings with fluorescent tubes.
• Scaffolding & Site Clearance: Erection of multi-storey scaffolding, mandatory safety inspections, and complete site cleanup including disposal of eight tonnes of construction waste.

Technical Requirements

• Industry Grading: Active CIDB grading of 1GB or higher.
• Proven Experience: Minimum three completed building maintenance projects (focusing on floor coverings and wet works) within the past five years, executed for government or semi-government institutions.
• Manufacturer Certification: Valid AAAMSA registration certificate for all aluminium work manufacturers.
• Compliance Documentation: Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, valid tax compliance status, BBBEE verification, locality proof, and fully completed municipal bidding declarations.
• Pricing & Contract Terms: Fixed rates for the contract duration, inclusive of VAT where applicable, governed by the National Treasury’s General Conditions of Contract 2015.
• Evaluation Framework: Submissions assessed using an 80/20 preference points system (80% price, 20% specific goals including BBBEE level and geographical locality).

Skills Requirements

• Proficient tradespeople capable of executing surface preparation, painting, aluminium glazing, flooring installation, and basic lighting replacements.
• Certified scaffolding personnel with demonstrated experience in multi-storey project execution.
• Access to an independent, competent Scaffold Inspector for pre-use approval and ongoing weekly safety inspections.
• Project coordination skills to manage site logistics, ensure strict health and safety compliance, and facilitate efficient waste removal.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB Grading 1GB: A classification under the Construction Industry Development Board indicating capability to execute low-complexity general building works up to a defined financial threshold.
• AAAMSA Registration: Certification by the Aluminium Manufacturers’ Association of South Africa, verifying that fabricators adhere to national quality, testing, and manufacturing standards for aluminium components.
• 80/20 Preference Points System: A procurement evaluation model where the majority of scoring is based on cost competitiveness, while a smaller portion rewards strategic goals such as black economic empowerment status and local business participation.
• CSD Registration: The Central Supplier Database, a mandatory national platform used to verify supplier legitimacy, tax compliance, and eligibility for all public sector contracts.