Tender Summary: Lay Kerbs at Ward 19

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a qualified contractor through a closed quote process to supply and install kerbing infrastructure within Ward 19, supporting local municipal development and road safety initiatives.

Scope of Work

• Supply, deliver, and lay kerbs as required for Ward 19.
• Execute all preparatory, installation, and finishing works necessary to meet municipal construction standards.
• Manage site logistics, labour, equipment, and materials throughout the execution period.

Technical Requirements

• Contractor Classification: Bidders must hold a minimum Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading of CE 1 or higher.
• Supplier Registration: Active and verified registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Municipal Clearance: Documentary proof that all municipal accounts (water, electricity, rates, and taxes) are settled. Tenants may submit a landlord certificate or an affidavit confirming prepaid utility usage.
• Compliance Screening: Mandatory screening against the National Treasury’s Defaulters Database; non-compliant bidders will be disqualified.
• Submission Protocol: Physical, stapled quotes placed in sealed envelopes with the correct reference. Electronic, faxed, or late submissions are strictly invalid.

Skills and Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated competency in civil works and kerb installation, validated through the required CIDB CE 1 grading.
• Adequate project management capability, including skilled labour, appropriate plant machinery, and material sourcing.
• Financial and operational stability to deliver the scope without performance defaults or contractual breaches.
• Understanding of municipal construction specifications, quality assurance protocols, and site safety regulations.

Evaluation and Preferential Procurement

Bids will be adjudicated using a combination of price and specific transformation goals. Ten points are awarded for operating within the KwaDukuza Municipal jurisdiction, and ten points for being a 51% black-owned Emerging Market Enterprise (EME) or Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE). Valid proof must accompany the bid. The municipality reserves the right to accept any portion of a quote or reject all bids, with preference given to Affirmable Business Enterprises. Individuals currently employed by any organ of state are ineligible to participate.

Glossary of Specialised Terms

• CIDB Grading (CE 1): A Construction Industry Development Board classification indicating proven capability in civil engineering works, particularly earthworks, drainage, and small-scale infrastructure projects.
• EME/QSE: Emerging Market Enterprise or Qualifying Small Enterprise. South African procurement categories based on annual turnover used to promote economic participation of historically disadvantaged groups.
• Affirmable Business Enterprises: Refers to historically disadvantaged businesses prioritised under national preferential procurement policies to advance economic transformation and redress past inequalities.
• CSD: Central Supplier Database, the official national registry used to verify supplier legitimacy, tax compliance, and registration status.
• Defaulters Database: A National Treasury-maintained register listing suppliers who have defaulted on contracts with state entities; inclusion typically results in immediate disqualification.