Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified contractor to construct a concrete road within Ward 13 of the KwaDukuza Municipality. The procurement seeks to deliver essential local infrastructure while advancing municipal supply chain policies focused on economic development, local participation, and transformation through structured preference point systems.

Scope

• Construction of a concrete road situated in Ward 13.
• The municipality retains discretion to accept any portion or the entirety of any submitted quote.
• Procurement follows a closed quote evaluation model, with final adjudication based on compliance, pricing, and specific transformation goals.

Technical Requirements

• CIDB Contractor Grading: Bidders must hold a Civil Engineering (CE) grading of 1 or higher.
• Submission Protocol: Quotes must be stapled, placed in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the reference number and title, and physically deposited in the designated SCM Unit collection box before the strict deadline. Late, electronic, or faxed submissions are invalid.
• Database Registration: Active registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) is compulsory.
• Municipal Clearance: Proof that municipal services (water, electricity, rates) are not in arrears is required. Acceptable substitutes include a landlord certificate, a Ward Councillor confirmation, an affidavit stating exemption, or evidence of prepaid utility usage.
• Compliance Screening: All bidders will be cross-checked against the National Treasury’s Defaulters Database.
• Mandatory Briefing: Attendance at a compulsory pre-bid session is required to participate.

Skills Requirements

Explicit skill matrices are not provided, but the CIDB CE 1 requirement dictates that contractors must possess foundational civil construction competencies. This includes site establishment, earthworks, formwork installation, concrete batching/pouring, curing, and finishing suitable for low-traffic concrete roads. Contractors must also demonstrate basic project planning, health and safety compliance, record-keeping, and the ability to adhere to municipal supply chain governance and reporting standards.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB Grading (CE 1): The Construction Industry Development Board classifies contractors by financial turnover and technical capacity. CE 1 permits execution of small-scale civil engineering works within a defined monetary threshold.
• EME/QSE: Stands for Exempted Micro Enterprise and Qualifying Small Enterprise. These are statutory business size categories used to determine eligibility for preferential procurement treatment.
• Affirmative Business Enterprises: Refers to enterprises owned or controlled by individuals historically disadvantaged under apartheid, which receive priority scoring to advance economic redress.
• Closed Quotes: A streamlined procurement method for lower-value contracts where bids are submitted in sealed envelopes and opened simultaneously at a fixed time, bypassing complex tender procedures.
• Specific Goals/Preference Points: A scoring mechanism awarding extra points to bidders proving local operational presence within the municipality and qualifying black ownership percentages, aligning with national transformation mandates.