Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to deliver timely, cost-effective, and durable repairs and maintenance of internal streets, with a specific focus on pothole remediation across various villages in the Molemole West area. The project aims to restore road surfaces to safe, functional standards while ensuring compliance with municipal quality, safety, and environmental regulations.

Scope of Work

The contract encompasses comprehensive street repair activities across multiple sites. Key deliverables include:

• Saw-cutting existing asphalt surfaces to remove damaged material to a depth of 30–50 mm.
• Constructing a 150 mm deep sub-base layer using imported and existing materials, compacted to 95% MOD AASHTO density.
• Constructing a 150 mm deep base layer using similar materials, compacted to 93% MOD AASHTO density.
• Applying a prime coat using MC-30 cut-back bitumen to ensure proper layer adhesion.
• Laying continuously medium-graded coarse asphalt mixed with 60/70 penetration grade bitumen over the prepared surfaces.
• Cleaning, clearing, and environmentally compliant disposal of all generated construction waste.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must submit a fully compliant quotation package to qualify for evaluation. Mandatory submissions include:

• An up-to-date Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report confirming all compliance requirements.
• A valid tax compliance status PIN.
• A fully signed declaration of interest form.
• A completed MBD 9 form detailing conflict of interest and anti-corruption declarations.
• A valid CIDB grading certificate of 1 CE.
• A completed Annex A section.

Quotations must be presented on official company letterhead, remain valid for fourteen days from submission, and clearly state unit rates. Subcontracting experience will not be considered; only direct appointment letters with verifiable client contacts will be accepted. The evaluation utilises an 80/20 preference point system (eighty points for price, twenty for designated social goals). Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 80% to progress to price evaluation.

Skills and Personnel Requirements

Successful contractors must demonstrate proven operational capacity in street repair and maintenance. Required competencies include:

• Proven Experience: Documentation of relevant projects via a maximum of four direct appointment letters, supported by client letterhead references and contactable verification.
• Key Personnel: Appointment of a qualified Contracts Manager or Site Agent to oversee daily operations, quality control, and compliance.
• Plant and Equipment: Access to essential machinery, specifically one saw cutter and one walk-behind compactor roller. Ownership or lease agreements must be provided as proof.
• Demographic Preferences: Additional scoring points are available for businesses meeting specific transformation criteria, including majority female ownership, youth ownership (18–34 years), disability ownership, or local residency within the municipality.

Key Technical Terms

MOD AASHTO: Modified American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials compaction standard, ensuring optimal soil and aggregate density for road stability.

MC-30 Cut-back Bitumen: A liquid asphalt formulation used as a bonding agent (prime coat) between pavement layers to improve adhesion and waterproofing.

60/70 Penetration Grade Bitumen: Indicates the hardness and softness of the bitumen binder at 25°C, selected to withstand local traffic loads and climatic conditions.

CIDB 1 CE: Construction Industry Development Board classification for civil engineering contractors, representing the foundational competency level for infrastructure works.