Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to engage a qualified contractor to repair a stormwater drainage line located within Ward 3 of the KwaDukuza Municipality. The municipality aims to restore functional stormwater conveyance capacity, mitigate flood risks, protect public infrastructure, and ensure compliance with municipal maintenance and engineering standards.

Scope

The scope covers the full repair and rehabilitation of the designated stormwater line in Ward 3. This includes site inspection, excavation (where necessary), pipe replacement or structural repair, joint sealing, backfilling, compaction, and reinstatement of affected surfaces. The contractor is responsible for supplying all labour, materials, plant, equipment, and supervision required to deliver a fully operational stormwater conduit. A compulsory site briefing session is required to clarify site-specific conditions prior to quotation submission.

Technical Requirements

• All works must comply with KwaDukuza Municipality engineering specifications and relevant South African National Standards (SANS) for stormwater infrastructure.
• Materials must be durable, corrosion-resistant, and suitable for underground drainage applications.
• Bidders must demonstrate the ability to conduct preliminary site assessments and implement safe working practices, including traffic management and environmental protection measures.
• Completed works are subject to municipal inspection and formal acceptance upon verification of quality and functionality.

Skills & Qualification Requirements

• Contractor Grading: Bidders must hold a minimum CIDB Contractor Grading of 1CE or higher.
• Registration & Compliance: Valid registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) is mandatory. Bidders must provide proof of non-arrears for municipal rates, taxes, water, and electricity, or confirm prepaid supply usage via landlord letter, ward councillor confirmation, or sworn affidavit.
• Preferential Procurement: Ten points are allocated for bidders operating within the KwaDukuza Municipal jurisdiction, and ten points for those classified as a 51% black-owned Enterprise and Small Enterprise (EME) or Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE). Documentary proof must accompany the bid.
• Eligibility Restrictions: Individuals currently employed by any organ of state are ineligible. All submissions are screened against the National Treasury Defaulters Database.

Explanation of Unusual Terms

• CIDB 1CE: Refers to the Construction Industry Development Board grading system. A 1CE rating indicates capability to undertake small-scale civil engineering projects up to a defined financial threshold, covering basic stormwater and drainage works.
• EME/QSE: Business size classifications under South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) framework. EMEs typically have annual revenues below R10 million, while QSEs range between R10 million and R50 million. Both require majority black ownership to qualify for preferential scoring.
• CSD: The Central Supplier Database is the national government platform used to verify supplier legitimacy, tax compliance, banking details, and historical performance records.