Objectives

The primary objective is to execute a targeted plumbing and drainage infrastructure upgrade across five rural health facilities under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. The contract aims to improve sanitation and water management by supplying and installing essential bathroom fixtures, sewer connections, rainwater harvesting systems, and associated fittings within a strict one-week execution window.

Scope of Work

The contractor will deliver and install materials while providing all necessary labour, masonry, patching, and painting at the following clinics:

• Ndawana Clinic: Installation of pre-supplied handwash basins with pedestals, 20m sewer lines, 110mm gully traps, cold water lines, and 50mm waste outlets/P-traps.
• Gowenlea Clinic: Supply and installation of a ready-made shower cubicle in a staff residence, including full copper piping for hot/cold water and 50mm waste drainage to a gully.
• Lourdes Clinic: Installation of a wall-mounted medical basin (600x495mm), chrome-plated elbow-action mixer tap, 15mm copper water supply lines, and 50mm waste drainage.
• Mvubukazi Clinic: Removal of 24m of old PVC gutters/downpipes and replacement with D-shape gutters, plus installation of 110mm female Perrot couplings for elevated steel water tanks.
• Gugwin Clinic: Replacement of 48m of metal gutters with PVC D-shape systems, and safe relocation/re-securing of a 5000L Jojo water tank from a 6m elevated stand.

All works must be completed within one week of site handover, with a minimum guarantee period of three to six months for materials and structural work.

Technical Requirements

• All materials and installations must comply with SABS/SANS standards and the National Building Regulations.
• Execution must adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, KZNPA Standard Preambles, and relevant wiring/electrical codes.
• Bidders must submit a Health and Safety Plan with a risk assessment tailored to an active healthcare environment with mobile patients.
• A Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Installation must be submitted upon project completion.
• Contractors must hold a CIDB grading of 1SO or higher, valid CIPC registration, and an updated SARS Tax Clearance PIN.
• Proof of previous similar projects (order and completion certificates) is mandatory.
• Evaluation follows an 80/20 preference point system, with 20 points allocated specifically for companies that are at least 51% owned by Black women.

Skills Requirements

• Only trade-tested, qualified artisan plumbers are permitted to perform on-site work.
• Personnel must demonstrate proficiency in institutional plumbing, gutter fabrication/installation, and basic structural/masonry repairs.
• Team members must be conversant with technical evaluation criteria per CIDB regulations.
• Strict adherence to infection prevention and patient safety protocols is required, as construction will occur in occupied health facilities.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Perrot Coupling: A heavy-duty, lever-operated quick-connect fitting (typically DN100/4-inch) used for rapid, tool-free pipe or hose attachment. Its spherical design ensures a tight seal even when debris is present, making it ideal for agricultural and municipal water systems.
• D-shape Gutters: Semi-circular drainage channels designed for efficient rainwater collection and runoff management, commonly specified for rural clinic infrastructure due to their durability and flow capacity.
• 80/20 Preference System: A government procurement scoring model where 80% of evaluation points are based on competitive pricing, and 20% are awarded for meeting specific socio-economic transformation goals (in this case, black women ownership).