Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified contractor to undertake construction works at the Lowveld National Botanical Garden in Nelspruit. The scope includes the construction of internal roads, and the upgrade of the Guest House and Education Centre, ensuring compliance with SANBI standards, environmental specifications, and occupational health and safety regulations.

Scope

The scope of work encompasses:

• Construction of internal roads within the Lowveld National Botanical Garden.
• Upgrade and repair of the Guest House, including crack repairs, plastering, painting, ceiling, and electrical works.
• Construction and upgrade of the Education Centre.
• Implementation of stormwater infrastructure, brick paving, and associated external works.
• Provision of site clearance, earthworks, stormwater drainage, paving, kerbing, and channelling.
• Installation of signage, traffic management, landscaping, and rehabilitation works.
• Compliance with environmental, health, and safety specifications, including waste management and protection of fauna and flora.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Adherence to SANBI, CIDB, and relevant South African standards and specifications.
• Preparation and submission of detailed project methodology, programme, and resource plans.
• Provision of comprehensive site information, drawings, and environmental specifications.
• Implementation of occupational health and safety measures, including appointment of safety officers, safety plans, and incident reporting.
• Environmental management plans covering waste, erosion, flora/fauna protection, and stormwater management.
• Provision of quality control measures, including testing, inspection, and certification of materials and works.
• Use of qualified personnel, including a professional Construction Health & Safety Officer, site supervisor, and experienced project managers.

Skills and Skills Requirements

The tenderer must demonstrate:

• Registration with CIDB at a contractor grading designation of 6CE or higher.
• Proven experience in similar construction projects within the last ten years, supported by reference letters, certificates, and project completion evidence.
• Capability to execute earthworks, road construction, building repairs, and external infrastructure works.
• Qualified personnel including:
• Project Manager with relevant experience and professional registration.
• Site Agent with a minimum of 5 years’ experience and a relevant diploma (NQF6 or higher).
• Construction Safety & Health Officer with SACPCMP registration and over 5 years’ experience.
• Ability to manage local SMMEs, with a minimum of 30% subcontracting value to local enterprises, supported by a detailed SMME plan.
• Financial capacity to undertake the project, evidenced by bank statements, financial references, and proof of insurance and liability cover.
• Compliance with environmental and occupational health and safety regulations, including the ability to implement environmental management and safety plans.

In summary, the contractor must possess the technical expertise, relevant registration, proven project experience, qualified personnel, and capacity to deliver the scope of works within the specified standards and regulations.