Tender Summary: Mthq178/26

Objectives

To engage a qualified contractor to clear and maintain storm water drainage infrastructure at a designated police station facility. The primary objective is to restore optimal water flow, eliminate blockages, mitigate flood risks, and preserve the structural integrity of the drainage network.

Scope of Work

The contract covers the complete unblocking and clearance of storm water drains located at Group 46 SAPS Mthatha. Classified as a regional service, the scope requires on-site execution within the specified precinct. The successful bidder will be responsible for all labour, plant, equipment, materials, and safe disposal of excavated debris necessary to fully restore drain functionality.

Technical Requirements

• Bidders must demonstrate compliance with standard civil and drainage maintenance practices, including the use of appropriate clearing machinery and safety protocols.
• All works must adhere to occupational health and safety legislation and environmental waste management regulations.
• A mandatory functionality assessment will be conducted, scored out of 100 points, to evaluate technical capacity, proposed methodology, and resource availability before financial consideration.
• A minimum BBBEE Level 1 designation is required to qualify for further evaluation stages.

Skills Requirements

Contractors must deploy personnel with verified expertise in drainage clearance and civil maintenance operations. Essential competencies include:

• Proven experience in clearing industrial and institutional storm water infrastructure.
• Operational proficiency with hydro-jetting, mechanical excavation, or vacuum extraction equipment.
• Certified health and safety supervision, particularly for confined space entry and roadside works.
• Project coordination skills to manage site logistics, schedule interventions, and deliver within stipulated timeframes.

Key Terms & Evaluation Criteria

80/20 Point Scoring System: The tender employs a weighted evaluation model where 80% of the total score is allocated to price competitiveness and 20% to preferential procurement preferences (primarily BBBEE status).

Functionality Scoring: A technical pre-qualification phase scored out of 100 points. Bidders must meet the established functionality threshold to advance to the price and preference evaluation stage.

BBBEE Level 1 Requirement: Refers to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment compliance. Level 1 represents the highest recognition tier, indicating substantial black ownership and management participation, which grants maximum preference points under national procurement guidelines.

Closing Deadline: All submissions must be received by 09 October 2026 at 11:00 AM.