Objectives

The primary objective is to refurbish the staff quarters located at Kidds Beach under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. The municipality seeks qualified contractors to deliver comprehensive building renovation and upgrade services, ensuring compliant, safe, and cost-effective execution through a competitive formal quotation process.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will execute the following refurbishment tasks, with final quantities to be determined on-site:

• Replace existing windows and wooden doors with aluminium units, including galvanised burglar-proof installations.
• Supply and install a 5000-litre water tank with a pump, integrated into the existing plumbing system for showers and taps.
• Install a geyser and associated piping to connect to taps.
• Tile bathroom walls and kitchen areas.
• Paint exterior walls and the roof structure.
• Supply and install internal, lockable wooden doors.
• Install ceiling and fascia boards internally and around the roof perimeter.
• Construct and install built-in cupboards.
• Install solar panels, lighting fittings, plugs, and distribution boards both inside and outside the dwelling.
• Treat, paint, and install a palisade gate as identified by the relevant department.

Technical Requirements

• CIDB Grading: Minimum Grade GB 1 or higher for General Building.
• Proven Experience: Certified copies of three previous award letters, signed orders, and completion certificates for comparable projects completed within the last five years, including verifiable references.
• Health & Safety: Submission of a site-specific Health and Safety Work Plan tailored for beach/coastal environments.
• Equipment: Proof of ownership or verified hiring capacity for all required plant and machinery.
• Trade Certifications: Valid certificates for both plumbing and electrical trades.
• Compliance Documentation: Active registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), valid tax clearance status, and a current BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to claim preference points.
• Submission Protocol: All quotations must be submitted electronically via the municipal vendor portal before the stipulated deadline. Late, incomplete, or non-compliant submissions will be rejected.
• Evaluation Criteria: Contracts will be awarded using an 80/20 preference point system, weighting 80% on price and 20% on specific goals (BBBEE status and supplier locality).

Skills Requirements

• Competent general building and refurbishment expertise aligned with CIDB GB 1 standards.
• Licensed plumbing and electrical installation capabilities, including solar PV system integration.
• Proficiency in reading specifications, conducting on-site measurements, and accurately estimating material quantities.
• Strong project management and coordination skills to ensure timely delivery while adhering to strict health, safety, and environmental protocols for coastal sites.
• Ability to comply with municipal supply chain management regulations and contractual obligations under the General Conditions of Contract 2015.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• 80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement evaluation model where bidders score 80 points based on price competitiveness and up to 20 points for socio-economic contributions, specifically their Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) status level and geographical location relative to the municipality.
• CIDB GB 1 Grading: A South African industry classification denoting minimum financial and operational capacity to undertake general building contracts up to a prescribed monetary threshold.
• CSD Registration: The Central Supplier Database is a mandatory national government registry used to verify a supplier’s tax compliance, business registration, and eligibility to contract with public entities.