Tender Summary: Procure Sekhukhune District Signage Boards

Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified service provider to supply, deliver, and install district welcome directional signage boards for the Sekhukhune District Municipality, ensuring compliance with municipal supply chain policies and national visibility standards.

Scope of Work

• Fabrication and supply of large-format municipal signage boards.
• Transportation and delivery of completed signs to designated municipal sites.
• Professional installation using specified structural mounting systems.
• Quality assurance to guarantee durability, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Technical Requirements

• Dimensions & Substrate: Boards measuring 2,800 mm in width by 3,000 mm in height, featuring a flat surface with a 6 mm thickness.
• Profiles: Integration of 3 mm chrome deck profiles with a 1 mm thickness.
• Reflective Material: Application of Class 3 retroreflective sheeting with a white background and a 3,000 mm border band.
• Certification: Sheet material must meet or exceed SABS Class III standards for luminous intensity and durability, backed by manufacturer certification.
• Mounting Configuration: Pre-drilled holes must align precisely with Unistrut channel systems, maintaining a minimum 50 mm spacing between holes.
• Finishing Standards: All cut edges and mounting holes must be thoroughly deburred, with strict adherence to alignment and secure fastening protocols.

Skills & Experience Requirements

The tender notice does not explicitly list skill requirements; however, the scope necessitates the following proven capabilities:

• Demonstrated experience in designing, fabricating, and installing large-scale municipal or highway signage.
• Technical proficiency in metal fabrication, retroreflective material application, and structural mounting techniques.
• Knowledge of SABS standards for road signage durability, reflectivity, and weather resistance.
• Capability to execute safe, efficient installation procedures for high-mounted or heavy-format boards.
• Administrative competence to compile and submit mandatory compliance documentation (tax clearance, company registration, MBD forms, CSD reports, and preference declarations).

Key Terms & Clarifications

• SABS Class III Retroreflective Sheeting: A high-performance reflective film used for traffic and district signage that maximises nighttime visibility under vehicle headlights. Class III denotes superior luminous intensity and long-term durability against environmental wear.
• Unistrut Channels: Standardised, slotted metal framing systems used for structural support and equipment mounting. Precise hole alignment is critical to ensure load-bearing stability and secure sign attachment.
• Preferential Procurement Scoring: Evaluation awards 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to socio-economic transformation goals (Black ownership, women-owned enterprises, disability-owned enterprises, youth participation, and local municipality area), per the 2022 Preferential Procurement Regulations.