Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified contractor to execute structural and roofing repairs at the Peaceville Clinic waste area. The project aims to restore weatherproofing, improve rainwater drainage functionality, and ensure full compliance with national building standards and occupational health legislation.

Scope of Work

• Roof Tiles: Supply, deliver, and replace 25 broken roof tiles, ensuring new tiles match existing dimensions and brand specifications.
• Gutters: Remove existing PVC gutters and install 150 × 150 mm white-coated, heavy-duty (0.58 mm) long-span aluminium gutters. Includes all bends, shoes, and stop ends. Joints are strictly prohibited.
• Downpipes: Remove PVC downpipes and supply/install two aluminium downpipes (76 × 50 × 0.58 mm, 2400 mm length) with appropriate fittings, ensuring drainage directs to the storm water system.
• Fascia & Barge Boards: Remove existing components and install fibre cement fascia and barge boards (10 mm × 300 mm), primed with two coats of plaster primer, including steel straight joiners.
• Site Management: Daily clearance of rubble, maintenance of a clean work area, demarcation of danger zones, and strict adherence to a 14-day project timeline.
• Material Delivery: Minimum 50% of materials must be delivered to site before work commences. A five-day lead time applies post-site handover.

Technical Requirements

• All work must comply with local authority regulations, Department of Health standard preambles, National Building Regulations, and applicable SABS specifications.
• Strict adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 is mandatory throughout execution.
• All installations require prior inspection and approval by the Chief Artisan/Works Inspector and maintenance supervisor.
• Materials must carry SABS certification or equivalent BS/DIN marks.
• Bidders must conduct a site visit; claims regarding insufficient information or ignorance of site conditions will not be entertained.
• Final measurements are the contractor’s responsibility. Any discrepancies must be resolved with the Facility Manager prior to quotation submission.
• A three-calendar-month guarantee covers faulty materials, equipment, and workmanship.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• CIDB Registration: Minimum grading of 1GB and above.
• Financial & Compliance: Valid tax clearance status, active Central Suppliers Database (CSD) registration, and VAT registration (if applicable).
• Preference Documentation: B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for race-based preference points); CIPC certificate (optional, for RDP catchment area points).
• Experience: Demonstrated capacity to complete similar projects. Contractors with poor past performance or incomplete works will be disqualified and potentially reported to the National Treasury Register for Tender Defaulters.
• Operational Capability: Ability to procure materials within specified lead times, manage site safety protocols, and deliver within the 14-day contract period.

Key Terms and Conditions

80/20 Preference Point System: Evaluations allocate 80 points for price competitiveness and 20 points for specific socio-economic goals (e.g., companies with ≥51% Black ownership). Failure to submit proof results in zero points for preferences but does not disqualify the bid.

CIDB 1GB Grading: A Construction Industry Development Board classification denoting minimum competency for small-scale construction and maintenance works up to a prescribed financial threshold.

SBD 4 & GCC/SCC: Standard South African public procurement forms. SBD 4 requires disclosure of any conflict of interest or state employment ties. GCC (General Conditions of Contract) and SCC (Special Conditions of Contract) outline legal obligations, penalty clauses for delays, termination rights, and anti-collusion provisions.

Cover-Quoting Prohibition: Submitting multiple quotations through linked entities to manipulate pricing is strictly forbidden and constitutes fraud, leading to immediate disqualification and potential blacklisting.