Overview

Thulamela Local Municipality invites bids from suitably qualified contractors for the construction of the Ngovhela-Phindula Ring Road. The project will be evaluated using the 80/20 preferential points system, which allocates 80 points to price and 20 points to specific goals, alongside a functionality assessment.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will be responsible for the complete construction of the ring road with a mandatory CIDB grading of 4CE or higher. Key scope points include:

• Construction of roads and storm-water infrastructure.
• Attendance of a compulsory briefing session to be held at the junction of R523 and Ngovhela-Phindula Road (next to Ngovhela Lutheran Church) at 11:00 on 31 August 2026.
• Submission of all documents in black ink and delivered to the designated Bid Box before the deadline.

Compulsory Requirements

Bidders must submit the following with their bid packages, or risk disqualification:

• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or Pin (SARS).
• Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing.
• Company registration documents (e.g., CK).
• Proof of registration with the CIDB.
• Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Signed Joint Venture (JV) agreement, if applicable.
• Proof that the company/directors are not in arrears with municipal rates (for more than 3 months). Includes lease agreements if applicable.
• A list of previously completed Road and Stormwater projects from the last 10 years, including signed reference letters and completion certificates.

Technical & Skills Requirements

The functionality of the bidder will be assessed based on the following criteria (scored out of 100%, with a minimum qualifying threshold of 70%):

• Experience of the Company in Roads and Storm-Water Construction Projects (40%).
• Ownership of Plant and Equipment: Proof of legal acquisition and registration (valid license discs) of assets like excavators, graders, and tipper trucks (30%).
• Experience and qualifications of Key Personnel assigned to the project (20%).
• Financial Standing of the company (10%).

Specific Procurement Goals

In accordance with the 80/20 system, the 20 points for "specific goals" in the score matrix are allocated as follows (verified by CSD):

• 100% Black Ownership: 10 points.
• 100% Female Ownership: 5 points.
• Youth Development: 3 points.
• Disability Inclusion (verified via medical certificate): 2 points.

Important Notes

• Only official bid documentation provided by the municipality must be used.
• Late, incomplete, faxed, emailed, or telegram submissions will be rejected.
• Bids must remain valid for 90 days after the closing date.
• A non-refundable fee of R4.00 per page applies if documents are collected in person, though electronic download is available.

All bids are evaluated under the Municipal Financial Management Act, PPPFA, and the municipality's Supply Chain Management policy.