Construction of stormwater attenuation pond in umhlanga, ward 35

09-Apr-2026: Engineering review date.

Submit all required returnable documents as listed in the tender. Incomplete submissions risk disqualification.

Evaluation based on: Registration and compliance with South African regulations. Demonstrated experience in civil engineering, particularly stormwater management and earthworks. Proof of capability to handle similar projects in scale and complexity. Legal requirements: Valid tax clearance certificate. Compliance with BBBEE (if applicable). Registration with relevant professional bodies (e.g., CIDB for construction).

Scope of work: Site clearance. Bulk earthworks and pipe trenches. Road asphalt, kerbs, and haunches. Sidewalks, footpaths, and median areas. Non-pressure pipelines and precast culverts. Manholes and appurtenant drainage works. Protection works. Reinstatement of disturbed areas.

Pricing must be submitted via the Bill of Quantities. Add 15% VAT if the bidder is a registered VAT vendor. Total amount must be carried to the Form of Tender.

Returnable Documents: Not specified in the provided excerpt. Ensure all required forms (if any) are submitted as per standard tender procedures.

Evaluation criteria not explicitly stated. Typically, bids are assessed on: CIDB contractor grading, tax compliance, B-BBEE certification, and proven experience in civil or stormwater projects.

Scope: Construction of a Stormwater Attenuation Pond at 7 Sandringham Court, Herrwood Drive, Umhlanga, Ward 35. Deliverables: As per the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) provided in the tender document.

09-Apr-2026: Engineering review or related milestone (exact nature unclear).

Submit all required forms and supporting documents as specified in the Bill of Quantities. Incomplete submissions may be disqualified.

Eligibility criteria not detailed in the excerpt. Refer to the full tender document for requirements on company registration, CIDB grading, financial standing, past experience, and B-BBEE status as per standard municipal procurement policies.

Scope of work includes: Site clearance; bulk earthworks; pipe trench earthworks; road asphalt; kerbs and haunches; sidewalks, footpaths, and median areas; non-pressure pipelines and culverts; manholes and appurtenant drainage works; protection works; and reinstatement. Detailed specifications are provided in the Bill of Quantities under the respective sections (e.g., Part B for Site Clearance, Part DA/DB for Earthworks, Part PG for Pipelines).

• Client/Department: EThekwini Municipality - Coastal Stormwater & Catchment Management.
• Compiled by: Ntombifuthi Mazibuko (Safety Officer).
• Approved by: Arty Zondi (Safety and Risk Manager).
• No submission addresses, emails, or phone numbers are provided in this document.

Returnable documents are required but not specified in this document. Ensure all standard tender submission forms (e.g., bid forms, declarations, certificates) are included as per EThekwini Municipality’s typical open-tender process.

Eligibility is implied through the ability to meet the technical scope and health and safety requirements. Key evaluation points include:

• Proven competency in stormwater infrastructure construction (pipeline upsizing, attenuation pond construction, inlet/outlet structures).
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-risk activities (e.g., traffic control, earthworks, excavation, mobile plant operations) with a robust safety management system.
• Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (Construction Regulations 5.1(a)) and risk mitigation strategies for identified hazards (e.g., vehicle safety, material handling, trench safety).
• Evidence of past performance in similar projects, particularly in residential/commercial areas with strict safety and environmental controls.

• Project: Herrwood Drive Stormwater Attenuation Pond, Umhlanga, Ward 35.
• Objective: Reduce flooding by improving stormwater management and addressing infrastructure capacity constraints.
• Key deliverables:

• Upsize stormwater pipeline from Herrwood Drive to Sandringham Court.
• Construct attenuation pond with earth berm at 7 Sandringham Court.
• Install inlet and outlet structures for flow management.

• Scope of works:

• Traffic control and diversions.
• Removal of existing stormwater line and manholes.
• Site clearance, saw cutting, and removal of roadway layers along pipeline route.
• Earthworks for pipe trenches.
• Supply, lay, and weld HDPE stormwater line.
• Construction of manholes as per design.
• Bulk earthworks for attenuation pond (including berms).
• Installation of geofabric blanket.
• Vegetation for erosion protection.
• Road reinstatement (surfaces and sidewalks).

• Site access: Via N2 → Exit 182 (M41 E toward uMhlanga) → Ridgeside Drive → uMhlanga Rock Dr/M12 → Montague Dr → Sandringham Court.
• Risk context: High-risk activities include excavation, mobile plant operations, traffic management, and working near existing services (water, sewer, electrical, telecom).

• Occupational Health and Safety Act (Construction Regulations 5.1(a)) compliance mandatory.
• Baseline Risk Assessment (BRA) must be integrated into the Health and Safety Plan for the site.
• Risk assessment must cover:

• Identification of hazards and risks (e.g., vehicle safety, material handling, trench collapse, electrocution).
• Analysis and mitigation strategies for all construction activities.

• No explicit B-BBEE, CIDB, or CIPC requirements stated in this document.

Key dates and timelines from the document:

• Notification of Construction Work: Submit to Provincial Director at least 7 days before commencement if work involves excavation, height risk, demolition, or explosives.
• Construction Work Permit: Must be issued by the Department of Labour before any construction work can commence. Permit number must be displayed at the main site entrance.
• Health and Safety Audits: Conducted at least every 30 days, with audit reports provided to the Principal Contractor within 7 days.
• Traffic Accommodation Reports: Weekly submission of daily traffic management details (location, date, time, signs, barricades).
• Incident Reports: Fatalities or permanent disabling injuries must be reported to the Provincial Director immediately, with a formal report submitted within 48 hours.
• Medical Certificates: Must be valid for the duration of the construction work and updated as required.
• COIDA Letters of Good Standing: Must remain valid and updated for the duration of the project.

For queries related to the Construction Health and Safety Specification:

• Name: Futhi Mazibuko
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 031 322 2842
• Department: Occupational Health & Safety Unit, eThekwini Municipality
• Address: Coastal Stormwater and Catchment Management Services, eThekwini Municipality

For Traffic Management Plan queries, contact the same person (Futhi Mazibuko).

Submit the following returnable documents as part of your bid:

• Health and Safety Plan (H&S Plan) aligned with the Client’s Construction Health and Safety Specification (CHSS), including: objectives, targets, risk assessments, method statements, and implementation details.
• Proof of adequate financial provision for health and safety costs (e.g., safety officer, PPE, training, medical certificates, dust mitigation, employee facilities, first aiders).
• Construction Work Permit application evidence (to be compiled with Client assistance), including evidence of H&S cost provision, competencies, and appointments.
• Notification of Construction Work (Annexure 2) submitted to the Provincial Director at least 7 days before commencement if work involves excavation, height risk, demolition, or explosives.
• Mandatory Section 37(2) Agreements between Principal Contractor, contractors, and sub-contractors, valid for the duration of the work.
• Traffic Accommodation Strategy (including drawings) for Client approval prior to work commencement. Weekly reports of daily traffic management details required.
• Method statements for high-risk activities (e.g., excavation, flammable liquids, hazardous chemicals, electrical installations).
• Risk Assessments for all construction activities, performed by a competent person and included in the H&S Plan.
• Medical Certificates of Fitness (Annexure 3) for all employees, issued by an Occupational Medicine Practitioner and specific to construction work risks.
• Proof of COIDA Letter of Good Standing for Principal Contractor, contractors, and sub-contractors, included in the H&S Plan and kept updated.
• Appointment letters and proof of competence for Construction Manager (full-time), Construction Safety Officer (full-time, SACPCMP-registered), and Construction Supervisors (written appointments).
• Emergency Plan with valid local contact numbers, easily accessible on-site.
• Toolbox Talk Programme records, with weekly sessions documented in the H&S File.
• Inspection registers for excavations, electrical installations, machinery, and equipment, kept on-site.
• Health and Safety File contents as specified in Section 13 (e.g., legal appointments, risk assessments, safe working procedures, inspection registers, incident management, environmental plan, medical records, MSDS, traffic management plan).

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to submit a compliant H&S Plan or Health and Safety File.
• Lack of valid COIDA certification or Section 37(2) Agreements.
• Missing or inadequate risk assessments, method statements, or traffic management strategy.
• Non-compliance with public safety, site security, or access control requirements.
• Absence of required appointments (Construction Manager, Safety Officer, Supervisors) or proof of competence.
• Incomplete or outdated medical certificates or training records.

The document does not explicitly list tender award criteria but implies the following evaluation focus areas for the Principal Contractor:

• Financial capacity to cover all health and safety costs (Section 5), including PPE, training, medicals, and site facilities.
• Organizational competency and resources to meet all H&S management requirements, including full-time appointments (Construction Manager, Safety Officer, Supervisors).
• Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (OHSA, Construction Regulations 2014, COIDA, SACPCMP registration for Safety Officer).
• Ability to obtain a Construction Work Permit by providing required evidence (H&S cost provision, competencies, appointments) to the Department of Labour.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain a compliant H&S Plan, including risk assessments, method statements, and audits.
• Capacity to manage sub-contractors and ensure their compliance with H&S standards.
• Evidence of past performance in similar projects (implied by the need for competencies and resources).

Note: Functional scoring (e.g., 80/20 or 90/10) is not specified. Refer to the main tender document for explicit evaluation criteria and weightings.

Project: Herrwood Drive Stormwater Attenuation Pond (Ward 35, Umhlanga, eThekwini Municipality).

Objective: Reduce flooding in the Herrwood Drive catchment by improving stormwater management and addressing infrastructure capacity constraints.

Scope of Work:

• Upsize stormwater pipeline from Herrwood Drive to Sandringham Court.
• Construct an attenuation pond with an earth berm at 7 Sandringham Court.
• Install inlet and outlet structures to manage flows.

Detailed Activities:

• Traffic control and diversions (with approved Traffic Accommodation Strategy).
• Removal of existing stormwater line and manholes.
• Stormwater diversion during construction.
• Site clearance of vacant land.
• Saw cutting of road edges.
• Removal of roadway layers along the pipeline route.
• Earthworks for pipe trenches.
• Supply, lay, and weld HDPE stormwater line.
• Construction of manholes as per design.
• Bulk earthworks for attenuation pond (including berms).
• Installation of geofabric blanket.
• Vegetation of site to ensure erosion protection.
• Road reinstatement (including ground surface and sidewalks).

Site Access:

• Via N2 (Exit 182 for M41 E toward uMhlanga), merge onto M41, take Ridgeside Drive exit, left onto uMhlanga Rock Dr./M12, continue to Montague Dr., then left onto Sandringham Court.

Health and Safety Requirements:

• Full compliance with Construction Regulations 2014 and OHSA 85/1993.
• Daily inspections for excavations, electrical installations, and machinery (with records kept in registers).
• Provision of SANS-approved PPE as per risk assessments (e.g., respiratory, hearing, hand, eye, head protection).
• Secure site with controlled access (single entry point), safety signage, and barricading for high-risk areas.
• Employee facilities: showers (1 per 15 persons), sanitary facilities (1 per sex per 30 workers), changing rooms, and sheltered eating areas.
• Fire extinguishers (serviced regularly), first aid boxes, and trained first aiders on-site.
• Traffic management plan with competent traffic controllers and weekly reports.
• Emergency plan with local contact numbers, accessible on-site.
• Housekeeping and stacking/storage supervised by a competent person, with demarcated areas.
• Environmental management procedures (waste, spillage, hazardous chemicals, heritage protection).
• Geotechnical study considerations for excavation work.

Cost provisions must explicitly include the following health and safety (H&S) items in the tender submission:

• Construction Safety Officer (full-time, SACPCMP-registered).
• Medical Certificates of Fitness for all employees (issued by Occupational Medicine Practitioner, specific to construction risks).
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): SANS-approved respiratory, hearing, hand, eye, and head protection as per risk exposure.
• Public protection and barricading to reduce risk exposure to employees and the public.
• Occupational Health and Safety Training (aligned with approved H&S Plan skills matrix).
• Dust mitigation measures to reduce exposure.
• Employee facilities: drinking water, change rooms, lockers, wash facilities, eating areas.
• First Aiders (Standard First Aid Training) and first aid boxes.
• Additional H&S costs not explicitly listed (e.g., audits, inspections, signage).

Payment Terms:

• No deductions from employee remuneration for H&S provisions (as per OHSA).
• All H&S costs must be explicitly budgeted and itemized in the tender submission.

Bonds/Guarantees:

• Not specified in this document. Refer to the main tender record for financial security requirements (e.g., bid bond, performance guarantee).

Mandatory Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA): Proof of Good Standing with COIDA Commissioner or licensed Mutual Association (Section 30) required for Principal Contractor, contractors, and sub-contractors. Must be included in the H&S Plan and kept updated for the project duration.
• Construction Regulations 2014: Full compliance required, including:
• Construction Work Permit (must be obtained from Department of Labour and displayed at site entrance).
• Notification of Construction Work (7 days prior for high-risk activities: excavation, height work, demolition, explosives).
• Appointment of Construction Manager (full-time, competent, with proof of qualifications).
• Appointment of Construction Safety Officer (full-time, SACPCMP-registered, with proof of competence).
• Appointment of Construction Supervisors (written, competent, with defined duties).
• Section 37(2) Mandatory Agreements between Principal Contractor and all contractors/sub-contractors.
• South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP): Registration required for Construction Safety Officer.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA): Compliance with all applicable regulations, including General Safety, Facilities, Electrical Installations, and Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations.
• Medical Certificates of Fitness: Valid certificates (Annexure 3) for all employees, specific to construction work risks, issued by an Occupational Medicine Practitioner.
• Health and Safety File: Must include legal appointments, risk assessments, method statements, inspection registers, training records, COIDA letters, and environmental management plan.

Additional Requirements:

• Sub-contractors must comply with the same H&S standards as the Principal Contractor and be listed in the H&S File with their COIDA status and H&S Plan approval dates.
• Environmental Management Plan: Procedures for dumpsite management, water provision, ablution, waste management, concrete works, refueling, spillage, hazardous chemical storage/disposal, and heritage protection.
• Traffic Management: Competent traffic controllers, weekly reports, and compliance with the approved Traffic Accommodation Strategy.
• Public Safety: Site must be secured, with signage, controlled access, and visitor induction.
• B-BBEE: Not explicitly stated in this document. Refer to the main tender record for B-BBEE requirements.

Submit a fully completed Bill of Quantities with all items priced (Unit, Quantity, Rate, Amount). Required returnables: (1) Proof of Community Liaison Officer (CLO) appointment (fixed charge: R48,500), (2) Weekly proof of local labour employment, (3) Health and Safety File. Ensure all provisional sums, fixed charges, and time-related obligations are included. Non-compliance with returnables may disqualify the bid.

General: Must comply with South African legal/regulatory requirements for construction. Specific: (1) Ability to appoint/manage a CLO, (2) Capacity to employ local labour and submit weekly proof, (3) Adherence to OHS Act and Construction Regulations (including Health and Safety File submission), (4) Technical capability for earthworks, pipe installations (HDPE PN10 SDR17), manholes, erosion protection, and reinstatement as per Bill of Quantities. Experience in stormwater/civil projects is advantageous.

Scope: Construct a Stormwater Attenuation Pond at 7 Sandringham Court, Umhlanga, Ward 35. Key deliverables: Site clearance (grubbing, tree removal, asphalt/kerb removal), bulk earthworks (excavate 2000m³ soft material, compact to 95% Mod. A.A.S.H.T.O., import fill), pipe trenches, road asphalt (saw-cutting), kerbs/haunches (Type A/C), sidewalks (brick paving), non-pressure pipelines (HDPE: 900mm/250mm/1200mm OD, PN10 SDR17 with traceability), manholes (Type A, depths 0-3m), erosion protection (gabion boxes/mattresses, flora/fauna with topsoil/compost), reinstatement (ground, kerbs, paving, fencing). Additional: Contractor’s camp, engineer offices, site security, survey coordination, traffic/pedestrian maintenance.

Pricing format: Bill of Quantities (Unit, Quantity, Rate, Amount). Include: Fixed charges (e.g., CLO: R48,500), provisional sums (e.g., services connection fees), time-related obligations, and separately priced additional items. No bonds/guarantees or payment terms specified.

Mandatory: (1) Appoint a Community Liaison Officer (CLO), (2) Weekly proof of local labour employment, (3) OHS Act/Construction Regulations compliance (initial/time-related obligations + Health and Safety File), (4) GCC 2010 Conditions apply. No explicit B-BBEE, CIDB, tax, or CIPC requirements stated.

The document does not specify submission details. To avoid disqualification, locate the main tender document for: - Submission method (electronic/physical), - Submission address or portal, - Deadline confirmation, - List of required returnable documents (e.g., signed forms, certifications).

Exact criteria not provided in this extract. Typically, evaluation may include: - Valid CIDB registration for civil engineering works, - Tax compliance (SARS certificate), - B-BBEE certification level, - Proof of experience in similar stormwater/drainage projects, - Financial capability to execute the works. Consult the full tender document for scoring method, thresholds, and preference points.

Scope: Construction of a stormwater attenuation pond at 7 Sandringham Court, Herrwood Drive, Umhlanga, Ward 35. Work is divided into 4 sections: - SECTION 1: Preliminary and General (includes Occupational Health and Safety). - SECTION 2: Construction Work (Site Clearance, Bulk Earthworks, Earthworks for Pipe Trenches, Road Asphalt, Kerbs and Haunches, Sidewalks/Footpaths/Median Areas, Non-Pressure Pipelines and Culverts, Manholes and Drainage Works). - SECTION 3: Protection Work. - SECTION 4: Reinstatement.

Pricing Format: Bill of Quantities (BOQ) must be completed. Price all items under: - SECTION 1: Preliminary and General, - SECTION 2: Construction Work, - SECTION 3: Protection Work, - SECTION 4: Reinstatement. No bonds, guarantees, or payment terms are specified in this extract.