Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified contractor to execute road regravelling works within Ward 27. The municipality seeks to maintain and upgrade local road infrastructure while advancing local economic development and prioritizing affirmative business enterprises through its supply chain management framework.

Scope

The scope covers the provision of road regravelling services strictly limited to Ward 27. This includes site preparation, grading, and the application of suitable gravel surfacing materials to designated municipal roads. Procurement is conducted via a closed quote process, requiring physical submission of sealed bids by the stipulated deadline.

Technical Requirements

• Valid contractor grading of 1CE or higher.
• Active registration and verification on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Clean status on the National Treasury’s Defaulters Database.
• Proof of non-arrears for municipal rates, taxes, and services, or an official exemption letter from the relevant ward councillor, landlord, or sworn affidavit.
• Bids must be stapled, placed in sealed envelopes, correctly endorsed with the reference number, and physically deposited in the designated box before the deadline. Late, electronic, or faxed submissions will be rejected.

Skills Requirements

While not exhaustively itemized in the notice, contractors must demonstrate proven capability to deliver road regravelling projects consistent with a 1CE grading classification. This requires access to appropriate heavy machinery, skilled operational personnel, competent project management, and sufficient financial and technical capacity to meet municipal infrastructure standards. Bidders must also possess working knowledge of municipal supply chain regulations and national procurement compliance frameworks.

Explanation of Key Terms

• 1CE Grading: A South African construction industry classification indicating a contractor’s approved competency and financial threshold for executing civil engineering and roadworks projects.
• EME/QSE Black Owned: Refers to Empowered Small Enterprises or Qualifying Small Enterprises with at least 51% black ownership, eligible for preferential procurement scoring under Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment guidelines.
• Closed Quotes: A streamlined procurement method where invited suppliers submit sealed bids for direct evaluation, bypassing the full open tender process.
• Affirmative Business Enterprises: Businesses established to redress historical disadvantages, receiving priority consideration during bid adjudication.