Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified service provider to carry out painting maintenance works across designated municipal facilities in the Kwa-Magxaki area of Gqeberha. The municipality seeks to achieve cost-effective, high-quality surface finishing while adhering to public procurement regulations and developmental procurement targets.

Scope of Work

• Execution of painting works in accordance with detailed municipal specifications.
• Attendance at a compulsory site meeting at Ralo Street, Kwa-Magxaki 1.
• Provision of all necessary labour, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete the assigned areas.
• Compliance with municipal health, safety, and environmental standards during execution.

Technical Requirements

• All submissions must be made exclusively through the online tender portal; faxed responses will not be accepted.
• Tender pricing must remain valid for a minimum of thirty (30) days from the closing date.
• Bidders must explicitly state brand names and delivery periods for all specified items.
• Full adherence to the General Conditions of Tender and Conditions of Purchase is mandatory.
• Successful registration on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Supplier Database is required before evaluation.
• Tenders failing to meet the minimum technical specifications will be excluded from further consideration.

Skills Requirements

Although specific trade certificates are not explicitly listed in the advert, the nature of the work requires:

• Competence in surface preparation, priming, and paint application for municipal structures.
• Ability to accurately read and implement municipal technical specifications and drawings.
• Capacity to complete and submit the returnable pricing schedule correctly.
• Basic project coordination skills to manage site logistics, material handling, and workforce deployment.
• Familiarity with municipal supply chain compliance and reporting procedures.

Explanation of Key Terms

• 80/20 System: A preferential procurement model where 80% of evaluation points are awarded based on price competitiveness, and 20% are allocated to socio-economic development criteria (e.g., B-BBEE level, black-owned enterprises, women-owned businesses, or local supplier participation).
• Returnable Pricing Schedule: A standardized municipal form listing individual work items or categories. Contractors must fill in unit rates for each line item, which will be used for comparative evaluation and subsequent invoice processing under the contract.
• NMBM Supplier Database: The mandatory vendor registration system operated by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. All prospective contractors must complete registration prior to tender submission to qualify for evaluation.