Objectives

The primary objective is to execute comprehensive building renovation and maintenance works at the specified municipal facility in Ward 53. The project aims to restore structural integrity, improve functionality, and enhance aesthetics through coordinated trade works, while adhering to municipal procurement policies, health and safety standards, and socio-economic development targets.

Scope of Work

• Removal of collapsed roof structures, debris clearance, and site safety preparation.
• Masonry and plaster repairs, followed by internal and external wall painting.
• Installation of galvanised IBR roof sheets on pine purlins and premanufactured trusses, including aluminium insulation sheeting.
• Supply and fitting of seamless gutters, downpipes, brackets, and PVC fascia boards.
• Installation of a gypsum board suspended ceiling on a galvanized steel grid framework.
• Replacement of water-damaged laminated flooring with protective underlay and click-lock flooring.
• Fitting of aluminium Venetian blinds to specified window dimensions.
• Installation of chrome-plated locksets and semi-solid replacement doors.
• Application of timber dado rails with varnished finishes.
• Daily site cleanup and final handover in a tidy condition.

Technical Requirements

• Valid CIDB registration at Grade 1GB or higher, subject to verification at scoring.
• Strict adherence to the General Conditions of Contract (GP GCC 2010) and municipal procurement regulations.
• Mandatory attendance at a compulsory site inspection meeting.
• Submission of a completed returnable pricing schedule with all line items priced; unpriced contingency lines will cause disqualification.
• Provision of a comprehensive Health and Safety file prior to commencement.
• All quoted rates must be fully inclusive, covering material delivery, site security, labour, and equipment.
• A mandatory 10% contingency line item must be included; funds can only be utilized with prior written authorisation from the Project Manager and are refunded if unused.
• No advance or part payments will be issued; contractors must self-fund project execution.
• Work must be scheduled within weekday business hours (08:00–16:00); after-hours work requires explicit approval.
• Contractors must submit a detailed programme within three days of appointment and ensure daily rubble removal.
• Projects valued at R30,000 or above require submission of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) compliance certificates with invoices.
• Utilisation of local ward-based labour is mandated.

Skills Requirements

While not explicitly itemised, the scope necessitates experienced practitioners across multiple trades: qualified roofers, masons, plasterers, painters, ceiling and flooring installers, carpenters, and glazing/blinds fitters. The successful bidder must also possess project management capabilities to coordinate subcontractors, maintain health and safety documentation, prepare construction programmes, manage site security, and comply with municipal reporting and financial administration requirements.

Key Terms & Conditions

• 80/20 System: A preferential procurement scoring mechanism where 80% of evaluation points are allocated to price competitiveness and 20% to developmental goals, such as empowerment and historical redress, in accordance with national procurement legislation.
• EPWP Certificates: Documentation verifying that the contractor has met expanded public works programme targets, ensuring job creation, fair labour practices, and skills development for qualifying contracts.
• Contingency Allowance: A budgetary provision (10%) embedded in the quotation to address unforeseen site conditions or scope variations. It remains non-spendable without formal written approval and is deducted from the final settlement if not utilised.
• GP GCC 2010: The standard contractual framework for provincial government infrastructure projects in South Africa, dictating rights, obligations, payment terms, termination clauses, and dispute resolution procedures.