Objectives

The primary objective is to execute urgent repairs and comprehensive refurbishment of the Ekuvukeni Wastewater Treatment Works to restore full operational capacity, mitigate vandalism-related damage, and ensure strict compliance with national Department of Water and Sanitation effluent discharge standards.

Scope of Work

The project has a fixed duration of four months and involves integrated civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineering interventions. Key deliverables include prioritizing critical treatment units, executing parallel work streams, managing site-specific hazards (confined spaces, chemical handling, wastewater exposure), conducting comprehensive testing and commissioning, providing operator training, and submitting all final handover documentation. The contractor must also implement robust quality control and environmental management protocols throughout execution.

Technical Requirements

• Active Contractor Industrial Development Board (CIDB) grading of 6EP or higher.
• Implementation of a certified Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015) and Environmental Management System (ISO 14001), or equivalent documented procedures with approval prior to fabrication/delivery of materials.
• Submission of a detailed method statement outlining execution strategy, risk mitigation, SHEQ protocols, and commissioning/handover procedures (max 8 pages).
• Development of a realistic preliminary programme aligned with the four-month completion deadline.
• Statutory compliance documentation: SARS Tax Compliance PIN, Central Supplier Database (CSD) report, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) good standing certificate, and company registration proof.
• Letters of intent for a performance guarantee and public liability insurance from Financial Services Conduct Authority-registered institutions.
• Adherence to the 80/20 preference point scoring system for functionality and pricing evaluation.

Skills and Personnel Requirements

• Project Manager: Must hold a BSc, BEng, or BTech in Electrical Engineering and maintain active registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Site Specialists: Must include an electrician with a valid trade test certificate and a dedicated Construction Health and Safety Representative.
• Organizational Structure: Tenderers must submit a proposed organogram covering civil, electrical, and mechanical teams, plus support services (SHEQ oversight).
• Proven Experience: Demonstrated track record in similar water infrastructure, emergency electrical, or maintenance projects is mandatory, supported by verifiable client references and signed completion certificates.

Notable Terms and Conditions

Contract Participation Goals (CPG): Bidders must allocate a minimum of 35% of the total contract value to designated emerging enterprises (25% from the regional operating area, 10% local). These partners must perform the allocated work directly without further subcontracting. The main contractor is contractually bound to pay CPG partners within three working days of receiving principal payment, and substitution of partners requires written approval.

Functionality Threshold: Tenders are evaluated across five weighted criteria (company experience, key personnel, QA/environmental management, method statement, and preliminary programme). A minimum score of 70 points is required, and failure to score even one point in any category results in automatic disqualification.

Compulsory Clarification Meeting: Attendance at a mandatory site briefing is required. Only entities present on the official attendance list will receive addenda or be considered for evaluation.