36-Month coastal stormwater and catchment infrastructure repairs and maintenance contract (western region, ethekwini)

Submit a priced Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for the 36-month maintenance contract. Key submission points:

• State percentage mark-up for Community Liaison Officer (CLO) costs (Item 22).
• Provide for weekly proof of local labour employment (12 months).
• Include Health and Safety File submission as per Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements.
• Ensure all preliminary, general, and OHS obligations are addressed in the pricing.

Scope: 36-month maintenance contract for coastal stormwater and catchment management infrastructure repairs in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality’s Western Region.

Work Sections and Deliverables:

• Preliminary and General: GCC 2015 compliance, SANS 1200 & SANS 1921-1 standards, CLO appointment, local labour employment, site security, survey coordination, and as-built drawings.
• Site Clearance: Removal of trees, fences, brickwork, concrete, roadways, sidewalks, kerbs, pipes, and signs. Storage and reuse of materials where directed.
• Earthworks: Bulk excavation, pipe trench excavation (0–3.5m depth), backfilling, compaction (93–95% Mod. AASHTO), lateral support systems, and handling of unsuitable materials.
• Stormwater Pipeworks: Supply and install concrete pipes (375–1500mm diameter, Class 100D) and HDPE pipes (400–900mm diameter, PN10/4KN/m²). Includes but-fusion welding, joint collars, and manhole construction (various depths/types: S1, S2, S3, D3, light/heavy duty covers).
• Culvert Works: Precast concrete portal culverts (1800x1800mm to 3000x3000mm), concrete grades 15/19–40/19, reinforcement (mild/high tensile steel), shuttering (Class 1/3a), and expansion joints.
• Protection Works: Topsoil import (150mm), grass planting, gabion boxes/mattresses (500–1000mm depth), brickwork (230mm), geopipe, and geofabric drainage.
• Road Works: Graded crushed stone (G2, G5, G7), asphalt (Sa-V14, Sa-H20), kerbs (Type B barrier, scoop), sidewalks, dumprock subgrade improvement (300mm), road signs, and markings (100mm lines, symbols).
• Reinstatement: Surface/road reinstatement (80mm Mix D, 150mm crusher run), fences, guardrails, bollards, retaining walls, and sidewalk/median reinstatement.
• Dayworks: Labour (unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, foreman) and equipment (excavator, TLB).

Standards and Compliance:

• GCC 2015 (General Conditions of Contract).
• SANS 1200 & SANS 1921-1 for construction/civil works.
• Materials testing by SANAS-accredited laboratories.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act compliance, including Health and Safety File submission.
• Geotechnical engineering support for investigations, testing, design, and supervision.
• Relocation of services (water, electrical, wastewater, telecommunications) by approved Ethekwini subcontractors.

Pricing must align with the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) structure. Key financial points:

• Fixed and time-related GCC 2015 charges as a percentage of contract value (scaled for R1m–R12m+).
• SANS 1200 & SANS 1921-1 fixed/time-related charges as a percentage of contract value.
• Separate pricing for: CLO appointment, local labour, geotechnical engineer (R200,000 base + tenderer-stated mark-up), water/electrical/wastewater/telecom service relocations (R100,000–R500,000 base + mark-up).
• Cost of samples, contractor’s preliminary/site control testing, and acceptance testing by SANAS-accredited labs.
• Survey coordination, as-built drawings, site security (12 months), and temporary access/platforms.
• Dayworks rates for labour (unskilled to foreman) and equipment (excavator, TLB).

Mandatory compliance elements:

• Geotechnical engineer allowance (R200,000) for investigations, testing, design, supervision, and stability certificate. Tenderer must state mark-up percentage.
• Materials testing by SANAS-accredited laboratories for acceptance testing.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act adherence, including Health and Safety File submission.
• GCC 2015 and SANS 1200/SANS 1921-1 standards for all works.
• Use of approved Ethekwini subcontractors for service relocations (water, electrical, wastewater, telecommunications).

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Submit a comprehensive Health and Safety (H&S) Plan aligned with the Construction Health and Safety Specification (CHSS). Required elements: evidence of H&S cost provision, competencies and resources, Construction Manager appointment (with proof of qualification), Construction Safety Officer registration with SACPCMP, and all other mandatory appointments. Display the construction work permit number conspicuously at the main site entrance once issued. Notify the provincial director in writing at least 7 days before starting work involving excavation, height risk, demolition, or explosives. Ensure all sub-contractors comply with the same requirements.

Scope: 36-month area-based infrastructure repairs and maintenance contract for the Western Region of eThekwini Municipality. Works are as-and-when required for urgent/emergency civil engineering tasks. Typical scenarios: adverse weather, flooding, marine conditions (e.g., high swell damaging beach infrastructure), dune/slope erosion, road culvert undermining, embankment subsidence, slope failures adjacent to streams, and sinkholes from damaged stormwater pipes. Work categories: gabions, river structures, stormwater pipework, reinforced concrete, coastal/marine engineering, and ancillary works. One contractor per region will be appointed. Works vary in complexity, risk, value, environmental conditions, and traffic conditions.

Bid must include provision for H&S costs covering: Construction Safety Officer, medical certificates of fitness for all employees (issued by an Occupational Medicine Practitioner), PPE (respiratory, hearing, hand, eye, head protection), public protection and barricading, training and competency programs, dust mitigation, employee facilities (drinking water, changing facilities, personal lockers, wash facilities, eating areas), first aiders, and other unspecified H&S items.

Mandatory: Proof of Good Standing with COIDA Commissioner or a licensed Mutual Association (Section 30 of COIDA) for Principal Contractor, contractors, and sub-contractors. Must be included in the H&S Plan and kept updated for the duration of the work. Construction Work Permit from the Department of Labor is required before commencement. Principal Contractor must enter into a Section 37(2) Mandatory Agreement with the Client and ensure all sub-contractors do the same. Construction Safety Officer must be registered with SACPCMP. B-BBEE Minimum Level: 1.

Returnable documents, formats, and deadlines are not specified in the provided document. Refer to the official tender record (34764-1D) for submission requirements, including mandatory forms, submission method (physical/electronic), and disqualification risks.

• Contract scope: 36-month area-based infrastructure repairs and maintenance for Coastal Stormwater and Catchment Management in the Western Region of eThekwini Municipality. Works are performed on an 'as and when required' basis for urgent/emergency scenarios.
• Work conditions: Addresses urgent/emergency works arising from adverse weather, flooding, tidal/marine damage, river works, dune/slope erosion, culvert undermining, embankment subsidence, slope failures, and sinkholes.
• Work types: Gabions, river structures, stormwater pipework, reinforced concrete, coastal engineering (marine environment), and ancillary works.
• Contractor appointment: One contractor per region to ensure workload distribution and availability of competent contractors for urgent needs.
• Safety and risk management: Contractor must identify, analyse, manage, monitor, and review hazards/risks via a Health and Safety Plan and Risk Assessments (per Construction Regulation 9).
• Key preventative measures:
• Only licensed drivers for site vehicles; roadworthy checks and speed limits enforced.
• Secure electrical installations (underground cables, locked distribution boards).
• Security fencing (minimum 1.8m height), trained guards, and ID cards for all personnel.
• Hygiene facilities (showers, toilets, eating areas) per Facilities Regulation 2004.
• PPE mandatory: hard hats, safety boots, snake gaiters, gloves, reflective vests, harnesses, eye/ear protection.
• Competent persons required for excavations (>1m), lifting operations, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Firefighting equipment and spill kits on-site; flammable liquids stored per regulations.
• No open fires; veld fire protocols (evacuation, roll calls).
• Ladders inspected; confined space protocols (barricading, breathing apparatus).
• Public/site visitor safety: fencing, warning signs, controlled access, and induction training.
• Note: Contractor must conduct project-specific risk assessments beyond this baseline document. Costs for compliance with OHS Act and Construction Regulations must be included in tendered rates.