Stabilization and refurbishment of meyerton and vereeniging footbridges in gauteng

Eligibility criteria likely include: valid company registration, relevant experience in civil/structural works, tax compliance, B-BBEE status, and necessary industry certifications. Full details would be in the complete tender document.

Scope: Stabilization and refurbishment of Meyerton and Vereeniging footbridge in the Gauteng region. Duration: Seven (07) months.

Returnable Documents: Not specified in the provided text.

Project involves the demolition, rehabilitation, and repair of the Vereeniging and Meyerton PRASA footbridges in the Gauteng Metrorail Region over a 7-month period. The work aims to address structural defects such as corrosion, concrete deterioration, and damaged components to ensure safe passage for trains, commuters, and staff.

• Closing date: 30 June 2026 at 10:00.

• Department: Infrastructure Perway, Metrorail Gauteng Province.
• No specific contact name, email, phone, or submission address is provided.

Evaluation will focus on the following key criteria:

• Professional registration and experience of key personnel:

• Team Leader/Project Manager: BSc/B-Tech in Civil Engineering, ECSA registration (Pr. Eng/Pr. Tech Eng), minimum 5 years post-registration experience in project management, SACPCMP/PMP certification, and leadership/planning experience.

• Civil/Structural Engineer: BSc/B-Tech in Civil Engineering, ECSA registration, minimum 5 years post-registration experience in design and construction management.

• Civil Engineer (Roads and Stormwater): BSc/B-Tech in Civil Engineering, ECSA registration, minimum 5 years post-registration experience in roads/stormwater design and construction management.

• Construction Health and Safety Officer: B-Tech in Safety Management, minimum 5 years experience.

• Professional body affiliations: ECSA, SAICE, SACPCMP, PMP, SACNASP.
• Company compliance: PSIRA registration for security companies (with letter of good standing), all security personnel must be PSIRA-registered South African citizens with clear criminal records, and preferably sourced from the local community.

Scope: Demolition, rehabilitation, and repair of Vereeniging and Meyerton PRASA footbridges in the Gauteng Metrorail Region over a 7-month period.

Key activities:

• Temporary access for bridge rehabilitation.
• Accommodation of road, rail, and pedestrian traffic.
• Survey and testing of concrete surfaces (carbonation, reinforcement corrosion, ASR, concrete cover).
• Waterproofing and protective coatings for concrete.
• Demolition and removal of structural concrete.
• Carbon fibre reinforcement.
• Surface and structural repair of concrete members.
• Painting and refurbishment of piers and steel parapets.
• Raising abutment curtain walls, reinstating concrete decks, and sealing joints.
• Regrading bridge approach embankments and applying new asphalt surfacing.
• Reinstatement of services and reopening of bridges to traffic.

Site requirements:

• Contractor must establish campsite within the railway reserve as directed by the Project Manager; site must be restored and grassed after contract completion.
• Drawings must comply with SABS 0111; as-built drawings (hardcopy and digital in PDF/DWG) required on USB upon completion.
• Construction in confined areas; tendered rates must include compensation for restricted-space challenges unless specified otherwise.
• Traffic accommodation: Pedestrian and rail traffic have right of way; contractor must install approved measures (per SPK 7/2) before starting work, cooperate with Gauteng Train Control Centre, avoid peak periods, and maintain 24/7 signage.
• Rail traffic will be disrupted during jacking and repairs; track occupations and temporary electrification supports required.
• Road/pedestrian traffic to adjacent facilities will be severely disrupted; pedestrian disruption is minor and can be managed with screens.

Key personnel required: Team Leader/Project Manager, Civil/Structural Engineer, Civil Roads and Stormwater Engineer, Construction Health and Safety Officer, Welder, Railway Flagman.

• Work for both bridges includes: Determining concrete condition (carbonation, corrosion, ASR), closing roads, removing asphalt, accommodating services, breaking away concrete, jacking decks, installing spacer blocks, painting piers, raising abutments, sealing joints, repairing concrete, applying inhibitors/coatings, painting steel parapets, regrading embankments, applying new asphalt, reinstating services, and reopening to traffic.
• Rail traffic will be disrupted during jacking and repairs; track occupations and temporary electrification supports required.
• Road and pedestrian traffic to adjacent facilities will be severely disrupted.
• Pedestrian disruption is minor; work can be carried out behind screens during on/off-peak periods.
• Social facilitation is recommended to ensure community involvement and prevent work stoppages.
• Contractor must liaise with PRASA and local authorities to restrict road, rail, and pedestrian traffic as needed.

Key personnel requirements:

• Team Leader/Project Manager: BSc/B-Tech in Civil Engineering; ECSA registration (Pr. Eng/Pr. Tech Eng); minimum 5 years’ post-registration experience in the built environment; project management qualification and 5 years’ experience; SACPCMP or PMP certification; leadership and planning experience.
• Civil/Structural Engineer: BSc/B-Tech in Civil Engineering; ECSA registration; minimum 5 years’ post-registration experience in civil/structural design and construction management; project management qualification; leadership and planning experience.
• Civil Engineer (Roads and Stormwater): BSc/B-Tech in Civil Engineering; ECSA registration; minimum 5 years’ post-graduate experience in roads/stormwater design and construction management; project management qualification; leadership and planning experience.
• Construction Health and Safety Officer: B-Tech in Safety Management; minimum 5 years’ post-registration experience.
• Welder: NQF Level 4; qualified artisan with valid welding qualification; certified per ISO 9606-1 and SANS 10227; minimum 5 years’ experience in steel welding.
• Railway Flagman: Accredited certification; minimum 3 years’ experience; minimum 3 qualified flag persons per occupied section.
• PRASA to provide: Track Master for site protection; rails, fastenings, and detonators.

• Concrete survey and testing required for carbonation, reinforcement corrosion, ASR, and concrete cover.
• Waterproofing and protective coatings for concrete surfaces.
• Structural repairs: Carbon fibre reinforcement, surface/structural concrete repairs, sealing joints, and applying corrosion inhibitors.
• Site establishment: Campsite within railway reserve as directed by Project Manager; site must be restored and grassed after contract completion.
• Water testing: Required before use for construction or human consumption.
• Specific repair tasks for both bridges: Painting steel parapets, regrading embankments, applying new asphalt, reinstating services, and reopening to traffic.
• Temporary access structures must be certified by a professional engineer for safety and stability.
• Material protection: Contractor must protect valuable metals (e.g., rail fastenings) in transit and ensure all removed material is quantified, logged, and co-signed by a PRASA representative.

• Tender rates must be all-inclusive, covering labour, materials, plant, temporary works, taxes (excluding VAT), levies, and all necessary items for execution and completion.
• No separate payment for services (e.g., water provision); costs must be included in tendered rates.
• Work in confined areas: compensation is included in tendered rates unless specified in the schedule of quantities.
• Refer to the document’s Section 9 for the detailed pricing schedule (not fully extracted in the provided text).

• Tender rates must be all-inclusive, covering labour, materials, plant, temporary works, taxes (excluding VAT), levies, and all necessary items for execution and completion.
• No separate payment for services (e.g., water, utilities); costs must be included in tendered rates.
• Work in confined areas: compensation is included in tendered rates unless specified in the schedule of quantities.
• Penalties for delay: 0.03% of contract price per day, capped at 10% of contract price.
• Additional penalties for train delays: R2,500 per hour or part thereof, maximum R22,500 per day.
• Deductions for missing materials: R740 per wooden sleeper, R970 per concrete sleeper, R130 per chair, R900 per faulty rail lubricator.
• Performance bond required (details not specified).

• B-BBEE: Minimum level 4.
• Professional registrations: ECSA (Pr. Eng/Pr. Tech Eng), SACPCMP, PMP, SACNASP for key staff as applicable.
• Security: All security companies must be PSIRA-registered with a letter of good standing; all security personnel must be PSIRA-registered South African citizens with clear criminal records, preferably sourced from the local community.
• Health and safety: All personnel must undergo Health and Safety Induction; permits to work (aligned with Covid-19 regulations) required at contractor's cost.
• Insurance: Contractor must provide proof of All Risk Insurance and Indemnity Insurance covering works in the PRASA environment.
• Welder certification: Must comply with ISO 9606-1 and SANS 10227.
• Railway Flagman: Must have accredited certification, minimum 3 years’ experience, and minimum 3 qualified flag persons per occupied section.
• CIDB: Document references CIDB but no explicit status is provided.
• Material protection: Contractor responsible for protecting valuable metals (e.g., rail fastenings) in transit; all removed material must be quantified, logged, and co-signed by a PRASA representative.
• PRASA reserves the right to conduct ad-hoc inspections for compliance.

• Traffic safety: Pedestrian and rail traffic have right of way; contractor must install approved traffic accommodation measures (per SPK 7/2) before starting work.
• Cooperation with Gauteng Train Control Centre is mandatory; line closures must avoid peak traffic periods.
• Gauteng Metrorail Region can order the contractor off-site if public safety is compromised.
• Continuous weather forecasting required to avoid traffic obstructions during inclement weather.
• Signage must be visible and maintained 24/7 for the contract duration.
• Security: All security companies and personnel must be PSIRA-registered with clear criminal records; personnel must be South African citizens, preferably sourced locally.
• Health and Safety Induction required for all personnel; permits to work (Covid-19 aligned) must be issued at the contractor's cost.
• Security is responsible for protecting both contractor and PRASA assets on-site until handover.
• Key personnel: Construction Health and Safety Officer with B-Tech in Safety Management and minimum 5 years’ experience required.
• Contractor must provide a site book (triplicate) to record incidents and progress.
• Access and temporary works must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations.

• Contract duration: 7 calendar months.
• PRASA reserves the right to adjust the scope or budget; if the tender sum exceeds the budget, the scope may be reduced to fit the available funds. Additional works may be included if extra budget is allocated.
• Variations to works are governed by Clause 31 and 36 of the General Conditions of Contract.
• As-built drawings: Contractor must submit 3 hardcopy sets and digital copies (PDF/DWG) on USB. Intellectual property of designs and reports rests solely with PRASA.
• Insurance: Contractor must provide proof of All Risk and Indemnity Insurance covering all works in the PRASA environment.
• Performance bond: Required (details not specified in the document).
• Security risks: High risk of project hijacking, theft, and armed robbery. Mitigation includes social facilitation with the local community, armed escorts, armed guarding at site and office, and specific security equipment (bulletproof vests, tactical radios with GPS/panic buttons, firearms).

Stabilization and refurbishment of Meyerton and Vereeniging footbridges in the Gauteng region for a period of seven (07) months.

• Compulsory briefing: 23 June 2026 at 11:00 CAT, Vereeniging Railway Station. Attendance is mandatory.
• Bid submission deadline: 30 June 2026 at 10:00 CAT.
• Bid validity period: 90 working days from closing date. PRASA may request an extension.

• Bidding procedure enquiries: Cry Monene.
• Telephone: 011 013 0110.
• Email: [email protected] and [email protected].
• Complaints: Email [email protected]. Include bid description, reference number (03/510/26/GAU-PER), closing date, supplier name, contact details, and detailed complaint.

• Hand-deliver bids only to: Ground Floor Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Cnr Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein. No email or fax accepted.
• Deadline: 30 June 2026 at 10:00 CAT. Late submissions will be rejected.
• Submit on official forms provided—do not retype. Enclose in a sealed envelope.
• Include all mandatory returnable documents (e.g., SBD forms, pricing schedules, attendance register). Missing documents will disqualify your bid.
• Do not canvass PRASA or SCM officers between closing date and award—this will disqualify your bid.
• Bids must comply with Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and PRASA’s General Conditions of Contract.

• Stage 1: Compliance

• Stage 1A (Mandatory): Automatic disqualification if missing:
• Completed Pricing/Delivery Schedule (Section 4) and BOQ/Pricing Schedule (Section 10).
• Proof of attendance at compulsory briefing (Form D and Attendance Register).
• Proof of CIDB registration (Grade 4CE or higher).
• Stage 1B (Other Mandatory): PRASA may request missing documents within 3 working days. Failure to submit will disqualify:
• Signed and completed RFQ and SBD forms.
• Letter of Good Standing: COIDA.
• Valid SARS TCS PIN or CSD number.
• All declarations completed.
• Joint Venture/Consortium Agreement (if applicable), signed by all parties.
• CSD supplier registration number.

• Stage 2: Technical/Functional (Threshold: 80%)

• Organizational Experience (30 points): Track record of similar projects (bridge rehabilitation, civil works). Points awarded for 1–5+ completed projects with certificates of completion.
• Key Personnel Experience (40 points): CVs for 5 roles (Construction Manager, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Safety Officer, Welder). Minimum 5 years post-registration experience per role. Certifications must be certified by a commissioner of oath (≤3 months old). Foreign qualifications require SAQA accreditation.
• Project Approach/Methodology (20 points): Must address ≥9 elements (e.g., traffic accommodation, risk mitigation for heights, temporary access, concrete testing, demolition, repairs, debris transport).
• Project Program (10 points): Schedule in MS Project/Excel with ≥10 key milestones (e.g., access, testing, demolition, repairs, completion).

• Stage 3: Price (80 points) and Specific Goals (20 points)

• Price scored using 80/20 preference point system: Ps = 80(1 − (Pt−Pmin)/Pmin).
• Specific Goals (20 points): Points for B-BBEE categories (e.g., Black Youth/Women Owned, 51% Black Owned EME/QSE, disability ownership, rural area residency). Supporting documents required (e.g., CIPC certificates, IDs, CSD reports).

• Objective Criteria: PRASA may award to a lower-scoring bidder if justified by negative track record, need to spread awards, or specialized nature of work.
• Split Awards: PRASA may split the contract among multiple providers if feasible.

• Scope: Stabilization and refurbishment of Meyerton and Vereeniging footbridges in Gauteng over 7 months.
• Key Deliverables:

• Temporary access structures and traffic accommodation (pedestrian, rail, road).
• Repair of concrete foundation plinths and replacement of walkway slabs.
• Concrete testing/surveys, demolition, material handling/storage.
• Concrete surface repairs (30MPa reinforced concrete), structural steel repairs.
• Transportation of debris and post-quality inspection.
• Backfill to 95% Mod. AASHTO density.

• Standards: Engineer inspection/testing required for excavation, concrete demolition, and epoxy grouting.
• Methodology Requirements: Must address ≥9 elements (see evaluation criteria).
• Project Schedule: Must include ≥10 key milestones (e.g., access, testing, demolition, repairs, completion).

• Technical Approach: Must detail methodology for bridge rehabilitation, addressing ≥9 of the following elements:

• Pedestrian, rail, and road traffic accommodation.
• Identification and mitigation of risks associated with working at heights.
• Temporary access provisions.
• Concrete testing and surveys.
• Demolition of bridges.
• Material handling and storage processes.
• Concrete surface repairs.
• Structural steel repairs.
• Transportation of debris.
• Post-quality inspection.

• Clarity: Methodology must demonstrate a clear understanding of the project scope and risks.

• Organizational Experience: Must demonstrate a track record of successfully completed similar projects (e.g., bridge rehabilitation, civil works) within CIDB Grade 4 or higher. Provide:

• Letters of Award (on client letterhead, signed/dated).
• Certificates of Completion (on client letterhead, signed/dated, including project value and type).

• Key Personnel: Submit detailed CVs for 5 roles:

• Construction Manager (Team Leader).
• Civil Engineer (Roads and Stormwater).
• Structural Engineer.
• Safety, Health, and Occupational Agent.
• Welder.

Minimum Requirement: 5+ years post-professional registration experience per role. Certifications must be provided and certified by a commissioner of oath (≤3 months old).

• Certifications: Key personnel qualifications must be certified by a commissioner of oath (certification ≤3 months old before closing date).
• Foreign Qualifications: Require SAQA accreditation.
• Construction Standards:

• Cast reinforced concrete: 30MPa strength.
• Backfill: Compact to 95% Mod. AASHTO density.

• Inspection/Testing: Engineer inspection required for excavation, concrete demolition, and epoxy grouting.

• Mandatory Forms: Complete Pricing and Delivery Schedule (Section 4) and BOQ/Pricing Schedule (Section 10). Failure to submit = disqualification.
• Clarifications: PRASA will notify bidders of arithmetic errors/omissions in the BOQ for resolution.
• Format: Pricing must strictly follow PRASA’s provided schedule. Deviation may render the bid non-responsive.
• Discounts: Considered only in final evaluation and must be unconditional.

• Quote all prices in South African Rand (ZAR), inclusive of VAT, on a fixed-price basis.
• Mandatory Forms: Complete Pricing and Delivery Schedule (Section 4) and BOQ/Pricing Schedule (Section 10). Failure to submit = disqualification.
• Provide detailed cost breakdown and price escalation basis/formula.
• Strictly follow PRASA’s pricing schedule format. Deviation may render bid non-responsive.
• Discounted prices considered only in final evaluation and must be unconditional.
• PRASA may negotiate market-related prices with top bidders if quoted prices are not market-related.
• Payment terms: Within 30 days of receipt of correct tax invoice.

• Mandatory Registrations/Certifications:

• CIDB registration: Grade 4CE or higher (proof required).
• Tax Compliance: Valid SARS TCS PIN or CSD number. Foreign suppliers without RSA income/liability may be exempt.
• Central Supplier Database (CSD): Mandatory for local suppliers. Foreign suppliers with no local entity are exempt.
• COIDA Letter of Good Standing.
• Joint Venture/Consortium Agreement (if applicable), signed by all parties.
• Complete all SBD forms and declarations.

• B-BBEE: Specific goals points claimable for:

• Black Youth Owned (4 points).
• Black Women Owned (4 points).
• 51% Black Owned EME/QSE (4 points).
• Owned by black persons with disabilities (4 points).
• Black people living in rural areas (4 points).

Supporting documents required (e.g., CIPC certificates, IDs, CSD reports, doctor’s notes, municipal bills).

• Disclosures: Complete SBD4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) for:

• State employment of bidder/directors/trustees.
• Relationships with PRASA employees.
• Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)/Prominent Influential Persons (PIPs).
• Conflicts of interest or related enterprises.

• Legal:

• Warranty: 1-year defect-free guarantee (unless otherwise stated).
• Indemnity: Supplier liable for negligence, defective design/materials/workmanship, or third-party rights infringement.
• Subcontracting: Requires prior written PRASA approval. Main contractor remains liable.
• Governing Law: South African law; non-exclusive jurisdiction of SA courts.

• Safety: Appoint a Health and Safety Officer and Communication Liaison Officer. Cordon off work areas for commuter safety. Comply with OHS regulations and COIDA.

• Personnel: Appoint a dedicated Health and Safety Officer and a Communication Liaison Officer (as per BOQ).
• Site Safety: Cordon off work areas to ensure commuter safety during repairs.
• Compliance: Mandatory adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and COIDA.

• Risk Mitigation: Methodology must include measures for environmental safety, particularly for working at heights.

• Warranty: Supplier guarantees items are fit for purpose and defect-free for 1 year from acceptance (unless another period is specified).
• Indemnity: Supplier indemnifies PRASA against claims arising from negligence, defective design/materials/workmanship, or infringement of third-party rights.
• Subcontracting: Requires prior written approval from PRASA. The main contractor remains fully liable for performance.
• Governing Law: Contract governed by South African law. Parties submit to non-exclusive jurisdiction of South African courts.
• Disclosure: Bidders must complete SBD4, declaring state employment, conflicts of interest, and relationships with Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) or Prominent Influential Persons (PIPs).