Objectives

The primary objective is to engage a qualified contractor to supply and professionally install a resin-based washed stone flooring system across a designated 50-square-metre area at the Inanda Community Health Centre. The installation aims to deliver a durable, aesthetically consistent, and compliant flooring solution while maintaining uninterrupted healthcare operations.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will be responsible for the complete execution of the flooring project, including:

• Site Preparation: Thorough cleaning, surface priming, structural base repairs, and installation of a reinforcing mesh layer.
• Material Application: Mixing kiln-dried stone aggregates with a clear, UV-stable polyurethane or epoxy resin, followed by pouring and hand-trowelling the mixture to a uniform thickness of 12–18mm.
• Curing & Finishing: Allowing a minimum 24-hour cure period before permitting light foot traffic.
• Site Clearance: Removal of all excess materials, packaging, and debris, leaving the area clean and ready for use.
• Timeline: Completion within eight days of official site handover, with a maximum allowable delivery window of four weeks. Work may require scheduling outside standard operating hours or on weekends to minimize disruption to clinic activities.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must adhere to strict material and performance standards:

• Supply all necessary components: resin rock aggregate, primer/adhesive, base reinforcement mesh, and cleaning materials specifically calculated for a 50m² coverage area.
• Utilize only new, unused materials with a minimum remaining shelf life of six months; expired or second-hand products are strictly prohibited.
• Ensure all supplied materials comply with applicable South African National Standards (SANS/SABS).
• Provide physical product samples upon request during the shortlisting phase.
• Maintain full compliance with provincial health facility safety protocols and operational guidelines throughout the installation period.

Skills and Experience Requirements

Contractors must demonstrate proven capability, financial stability, and regulatory compliance:

• Hold a minimum Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading of GB1.
• Submit a valid Certificate of Completion from a previous client for a comparable resin flooring project, explicitly stating the contract reference number and value.
• Provide verifiable proof of financial capacity or budget availability to execute the contract without interruption.
• Demonstrate operational flexibility to work within an active healthcare environment, accommodating after-hours or weekend schedules as directed.
• Meet standard public sector procurement prerequisites, including Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, SARS tax clearance, and B-BBEE verification. Preference points are allocated for enterprises that are at least 51% owned by Black South African women.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Resin Rock/Washed Stone Flooring: A specialized decorative and heavy-duty flooring system where natural stone aggregates are chemically bound using a clear, UV-resistant polyurethane or epoxy resin. The mixture is applied over a reinforced mesh base to prevent substrate cracking and requires precise mixing ratios, controlled trowelling techniques, and regulated curing conditions to achieve optimal durability and finish.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A government procurement scoring framework where 80 points are allocated based on competitive pricing and 20 points are reserved for specific socio-economic transformation goals. In this tender, the full 20 points are directed toward enterprises meeting the 51% Black South African female ownership threshold.
• CIDB GB1 Grading: A classification issued by the Construction Industry Development Board certifying that a contractor possesses the financial, technical, and managerial capacity to execute construction contracts valued up to R1 million.
• Certificate of Completion: An official document issued by a former client confirming the successful and satisfactory execution of a prior contract. It must include the original contract reference number, agreed value, and be signed and dated by an authorized institutional representative.