Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to hire plant equipment, including a roller, motor grader, and transport truck, to facilitate regravelling and maintenance of internal roads in Ward 9 of Cala Town, Sakhisizwe Local Municipality. The aim is to repair storm-damaged gravel roads over a minimum distance of 6 km, ensuring improved accessibility and road conditions in the area.

Scope

The scope encompasses:

• Hiring of a regravelling fleet comprising a roller, motor grader, and a low-bed truck for transportation.
• Transporting equipment from the SLM yard in Cala Town to the village of Hota (16 km on gravel road).
• Performing maintenance work over a minimum of 6 km of gravel roads within Ward 9.
• Operational period of 18 days, including delivery, work execution, and collection.

The contractor is responsible for equipment operation, maintenance, breakdown management, and adherence to specified working hours (07:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00).

Technical Requirements

• Provision of a roller, motor grader, and low-bed truck capable of operating on gravel roads.
• Transporting equipment over a distance of 16 km on gravel roads.
• Equipment must be in good working condition, suitable for regravelling and road maintenance.
• Adherence to working hours and prompt reporting of breakdowns.
• Rates must include delivery to site, operation, and collection.
• Compliance with safety, quality assurance, and project management standards as directed by the Project Manager.

Skills Requirements

• Qualified operators with experience in operating rollers, motor graders, and transport trucks on gravel roads.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
• Understanding of road maintenance standards and safety protocols.
• Capacity to work within specified hours and complete tasks efficiently within the 18-day period.
• Effective communication skills for reporting issues and coordinating with the project team.