Objectives

The primary objective is to engage a qualified contractor to perform routine maintenance on the sewer line and storm drainage systems at the new KwaMashu Community Health Centre. The contract aims to prevent blockages, ensure continuous wastewater and stormwater flow, maintain facility hygiene, and comply with environmental and occupational health standards through professional high-pressure cleaning services.

Scope of Work

The scope encompasses the complete cleaning and servicing of all sewer lines and storm drains within the facility. Contractors must execute a systematic flushing operation starting from the extreme upstream end and progressing manhole-to-manhole downstream. Responsibilities include inspecting manholes for obstructions such as grease, tree roots, and debris, clearing all blockages, verifying proper water flow, and removing all resulting rubble and waste from site. The engagement is structured as a once-off contract.

Technical Requirements

• Execution must utilize a high-pressure cleaning machine following the prescribed sequential flushing protocol.
• Strict compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act is mandatory, including submission of a comprehensive OHS file and safety plan prior to work commencement, subject to approval by the facility Safety Officer.
• Contractors must supply their own water and electricity, enforce full personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and prohibit weekend work or overnight stays on-site.
• A detailed method statement outlining the operational execution plan must be submitted.
• Liability insurance or a formal letter of intent must be provided.
• A minimum six-month guarantee applies to all completed work.
• Pricing must cover labour and transport, excluding VAT, and be submitted via the official Schedule of Rates.
• Bidders must provide at least one verifiable reference with a completion certificate or order number from a previous similar project.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Valid Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) registration with grading 1SO (Sanitation Works) and 1GB (General Building).
• Current Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) certificate.
• Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and verified tax clearance status.
• Proven technical proficiency in safely operating high-pressure drainage cleaning equipment.
• Capability to develop compliant OHS documentation, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Demonstrated practical experience evidenced by documented past performance references.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement evaluation frameworks, including preference point allocation.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB Grading (1SO, 1GB): Certifications issued by the Construction Industry Development Board validating competency in sanitation infrastructure and general construction. Grade 1 represents the foundational tier suitable for small-scale municipal projects.
• OHS File & Method Statement: An OHS file is a regulatory dossier containing safety policies, hazard analyses, and emergency protocols. A method statement is a step-by-step operational guide detailing how the cleaning task will be executed safely, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A standard South African public procurement evaluation model allocating 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to designated social goals. For this tender, the 20 points prioritize enterprises registered within the specific district where the work is performed.
• SBD 4 Declaration: A mandatory legal disclosure form requiring bidders to declare any employment relationships or business interests with current or former staff of the procuring department to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure transparent bidding practices.