Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a professional structural engineer to conduct a comprehensive assessment of an existing reinforced concrete elevated slide platform located within the Wet and Wild attraction. The engagement aims to evaluate the structure's current integrity, identify the causes and extent of deterioration, and deliver actionable repair recommendations, technical specifications, and preliminary cost estimates for necessary remedial works.

Scope of Services

The successful bidder will execute a thorough structural inspection and analysis, focusing on reinforcement corrosion and section loss. The scope includes the following key deliverables, all to be submitted in both PDF and editable electronic formats:

• Comprehensive structural assessment report supported by photographic evidence
• Defect condition mapping with photographs
• Detailed repair methodology and technical specifications
• Repair drawings and sketches
• Detailed bill of quantities
• Preliminary repair cost estimates

The consultant is also responsible for reinstating inspection holes using approved non-shrink structural repair mortar and must arrange all necessary working access, including ladders, rope access systems, and scaffolding.

Technical Requirements

All engineering work must comply with the latest applicable national and industry standards. The contractor is required to adhere strictly to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and SANS 10400. Operational constraints include performing work during venue operating hours, conducting daily shift safety briefings, and utilizing alternative safety segregation methods, as traditional danger tape is prohibited on-site. Administrative compliance is mandatory, including valid registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and eThekwini Supplier Portal, current tax clearance status, and submission of all prescribed municipal bidding forms. Procurement evaluation utilizes an 80/20 preference point system, allocating 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to designated socio-economic goals.

Skills and Qualifications Requirements

Bidders must be suitably qualified structural engineering consultants holding current professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Submission of verifiable proof of ECSA registration is a strict mandatory requirement. Additionally, applicants must provide reference letters confirming prior experience in structural assessments, concrete rehabilitation projects, or closely related engineering disciplines. The bidding entity may be structured as a company, partnership, joint venture, trust, or sole proprietorship, provided all administrative, compliance, and technical criteria are fully satisfied.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• 80/20 Preference Point System: A standard South African public procurement evaluation model where bids are scored out of 100 points. Eighty points are awarded based on price competitiveness, while twenty points are allocated for specific socio-economic transformation goals (e.g., black ownership, women-owned enterprises, or disability ownership). Claiming these points requires submitting verified documentary proof alongside the bid.
• MBD Documentation: Refers to standardized Municipal Bidding Documents mandated by South African legislation. These forms ensure tax compliance, declare potential conflicts of interest, verify past supply chain management conduct, and certify that bids were determined independently without collusive practices.
• Access Responsibility Clause: The tender explicitly places the burden of providing safe working access (scaffolding, rope access, or ladders) on the consultant rather than the client. This is typical for specialized structural inspections but requires careful logistical and safety planning.
• No Danger Tape Policy: Due to the active public theme park environment, traditional hazard marking tapes are prohibited. Consultants must implement alternative, visitor-friendly safety segregation methods approved by site management to ensure guest safety without disrupting operations.