Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a qualified service provider to execute a single, comprehensive preventative and reactive maintenance programme on the sewer infrastructure at Doris Goodwin Hospital. The initiative aims to restore system functionality, prevent major blockages or failures, address identified defects, and ensure long-term operational reliability while maintaining strict health, safety, and environmental compliance standards.

Scope of Work

The scope covers a one-off preventative maintenance cycle and reactive/corrective repairs. Preventative activities include full system condition assessment, site establishment, pre-cleaning inspections, sewer jetting, blockage removal, pressure cleaning, functional testing, and post-service repairs. Reactive maintenance will be triggered by CCTV inspection findings that indicate equipment failure, requiring targeted interventions to return assets to serviceable conditions. The contractor is responsible for conducting root-cause analyses, submitting detailed progress and completion reports within five days, safely removing and disposing of all redundant materials, and supplying all necessary plant, tools, consumables, and personal protective equipment. All work requires prior written approval from the Department of Health Engineer and must fully comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Technical Requirements

• Hold a minimum CIDB grading of 1SO or above for sewerage works.
• Provide verifiable proof of financial standing and confirm operational locality relative to the uMgungundlovu District.
• Submit a comprehensive safety policy aligned with OHS legislation, covering risk assessments, site inspection protocols, first aid provisions, incident reporting procedures, and designated safety custodians.
• Demonstrate a track record of completing up to three plumbing or sewer maintenance projects within the past five years, supported by award letters, completion certificates, and client references.
• Execute a Service Level Agreement (SLA) upon contract award, with an initial planning meeting scheduled within two days.
• Adhere to an 80/20 preferential procurement scoring model, where 80% of evaluation focuses on price competitiveness and 20% on specific socio-economic goals (primarily promoting enterprises located within the host municipality).
• Maintain firm pricing valid for ninety days, inclusive of all delivery, supervision, overheads, insurance, and profit margins.

Skills Requirements

• Foremen and supervisors must hold valid plumbing trade test certificates and demonstrate proven field experience.
• A Contracts Manager is required with an NQF Level 6 engineering qualification alongside a CET A accredited certificate at NQF Level 6.
• A dedicated Safety Management representative must possess an NQF Level 6 or 7 certification in occupational health and safety.
• All site personnel, including semi-skilled and unskilled workers, must present valid identification documentation upon arrival.
• Trade-tested artisans will serve as competent supervisors for all executed works, ensuring quality control, technical compliance, and adherence to specification standards.

Key Terms & Definitions

NQF Levels: Refer to the National Qualifications Framework, where Level 6 denotes an advanced vocational/diploma standard and Level 7 indicates a bachelor’s degree or higher certificate standard, ensuring high-level technical and managerial competence.

CET A Accreditation: Issued by the Construction Education and Training Authority, this validates specialised training in construction project management, technical oversight, and labour-intensive skills development.

CIDB Grading: A South African industry classification system rating contractors’ financial and operational capacity; Grade 1 covers basic sewerage works suitable for small-scale institutional facilities.

80/20 Preference System: A government procurement scoring mechanism allocating 80 points to competitive pricing and 20 points to transformational goals, such as prioritising enterprises operating within the host municipality to support local economic development.

Service Level Agreement (SLA): A binding performance contract automatically activated upon award, outlining deliverables, response times, reporting standards, compliance metrics, and penalty structures for non-performance.