Supply and delivery of g5 gravel material for midmar access road project (KZN)

SCM/Administrative enquiries: Ms NA Molefe, Phone: 033 239 1296, Email: [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Mr B.E. Shabalala, Phone: 060 980 6204, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Bid box at entrance of Department of Water and Sanitation, Construction East Office Building, Grootdraai Dam, Standerton, 2430 or Postal: Private Bag X2023, Standerton, 2430.

Submit completed bid documents by 11:00 on 24 February 2026. Bids must be sealed in an envelope endorsed with bid number (WTE199CE) and description. Deposit in the bid box at the entrance of Department of Water and Sanitation, Construction East Office Building, Grootdraai Dam, Standerton, 2430. Alternatively, post to: Private Bag X2023, Standerton, 2430. Late bids will not be accepted. Use official forms (SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1) without re-typing. Telegraphic, fax, or email submissions are invalid. Failure to submit required documents or attend compulsory briefing (12 February 2026, 10:00, Midmar Access Roads Project site) will disqualify the bid.

Evaluation follows the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. 80 points for price (lowest acceptable bid scores 80), 20 points for B-BBEE and specific goals. Phases: 1) Mandatory Requirements (SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, and compulsory briefing attendance – failure disqualifies bid). 2) Administrative Compliance (SBD 6.1, CSD registration, tax compliance, CIPC registration, B-BBEE certificate). 3) Technical Evaluation (compliance with G5 gravel specifications per SABS/SANS standards). 4) Sample Requirement (submit 5kg x 3 G5 material samples for testing if shortlisted). 5) Preference Points (20 points for B-BBEE status, women/disability/youth ownership, local enterprise in KZN). Points claimed must be supported by proof (e.g., CSD report, B-BBEE certificate).

Supply and deliver 1900m³ of G5 gravel material to Midmar Access Roads Project near Midmar Dam (Howick), KZN. Material must comply with SABS 1200M/ME/DM/MF and SANS 1083 standards. Key requirements: CBR ≥45%, swell ≤0.5%, FACT value ≥90kN, Atterberg limits (LL ≤30, PI ≤10, LS ≤5%), grading modulus 1.5–2.5, max particle size 53mm (crushed) or 63mm (uncrushed). Bidders must source from approved quarries/crushers (samples tested by DWS). Stockpiles must prevent contamination/segregation. Delivery: 07:00–15:00 Mon–Thu (excludes Fridays after 15:00, weekends, public holidays, last Thu/Fri of month, 10 Dec–06 Jan). Response time for defects: 24h on-site, 48h replacement. Environmental Management Program Report (EMPR) required for quarry operations.

Pricing: Firm all-inclusive rates per m³ (VAT inclusive) for supply and transport to site. Complete SBD 3.1 pricing schedule with unit prices for supply (1900m³) and transport (1900m³). Bid validity: 120 days from closing date. Payment: Monthly via EFT within 30 days of invoice approval, supported by delivery notes and weight-bridge slips. No upfront or cash payments. Costs for testing, blending, and compliance are bidder’s responsibility. Delivery period: 14 days after official order. Standing time costs only covered if caused by DWS.

Mandatory: Submit SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1. Tax compliance: Valid SARS TCS PIN or CSD number (each JV member must submit separately). CIPC registration (verified via CSD). B-BBEE: Valid certificate or sworn affidavit (QSE/EME Level 1–2 preferred). Specific goals (20 points): Women ownership (5), disability ownership (5), youth ownership (5), local enterprise in KZN (2). Proof required: Full CSD report for ownership/local goals, B-BBEE certificate. Foreign suppliers: Must declare RSA residency/branch/permanent establishment or income liability. No bids accepted from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members.