Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a service provider to conduct geotechnical investigations at 128 schools with circuit offices across Limpopo Province. The investigations aim to assess ground conditions to inform safe and sustainable school infrastructure development.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Excavation and profiling of at least three trial pits per school to a minimum depth of 3 meters or refusal.
• Light dynamic penetrometer testing up to 4 meters or refusal.
• Determination of groundwater table depth and seasonal variation.
• Chemical analysis of groundwater for corrosiveness.
• Laboratory conductivity testing and geotechnical analysis.
• Provision of founding recommendations, settlement predictions, and foundation design advice.
• Field moisture/density testing and prospecting for borrow pits if needed.
• Preparation of preliminary and final interpretative reports with recommendations.
• Supervision by qualified geotechnical engineers or geologists during site investigations.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Deployment of qualified professionals registered with SACNASP or ECSA.
• Provision of a geotechnical engineer or geologist on-site during investigations.
• Supervision of trial pit excavation, sampling, and testing.
• Use of appropriate testing equipment and laboratory facilities with SANAS accreditation.
• Preparation of detailed reports in PDF, Word, and GIS formats.
• Coordination with other service providers and adherence to environmental and safety standards.

Skills Requirements

The skills and expertise required from the service provider include:

• Professional registration with SACNASP or ECSA for geotechnical engineers or geologists.
• Experience in geotechnical site investigations, soil testing, and report writing.
• Ability to supervise drilling, sampling, and laboratory testing processes.
• Capacity to analyze and interpret geotechnical data and provide practical recommendations.
• Proficiency in using geotechnical and GIS software for data analysis and mapping.
• Effective project management and coordination skills to meet deadlines across multiple sites.