Tender for civil engineering upgrade of bakenpark swimming pool facilities (2026)

Submit bids as follows:

• Obtain bid documents from 26 May 2026, 12:00, at Dihlabeng Local Municipality, 9 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700, or download for free from the E-Tender Portal. A non-refundable fee of R1000 applies for physical copies.
• Complete all required forms and supporting documents in black ink. Corrections must be countersigned.
• Submit one (1) original and one (1) scanned PDF copy on a flash drive, including all exhibits and returnable schedules.
• Seal bids in an envelope marked 'TENDER' with the contract number (TS006/2026), description, tenderer’s postal address, and contact telephone numbers.
• Deposit sealed bids in the tender box on the Ground Floor, Dihlabeng Local Municipality, 9 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700, by 30 June 2026 at 12:00.
• Ensure all items in the Bill of Quantities have a rate/amount entered; omission leads to immediate disqualification.
• Include a project programme and implementation projections.
• Alternative tenders are permitted only if the main tender fully complies with all requirements. Include calculations, drawings, and modified Pricing Data. Add 5% of the alternative tender amount to cover Employer’s verification costs.
• Telephonic, fax, email, or electronic submissions are not accepted.
• Validity period: 90 days from closing date.
• Disqualification risks: Incomplete or unsigned documents, missing rates in Bill of Quantities, failure to attend compulsory briefing (if applicable), or non-compliance with returnable schedules.

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"CIDB Grading: 5GB or higher for civil engineering works",

"Tax Compliance: Valid SARS tax clearance certificate",

"CSD Registration: Valid report from tender document availability date",

"Municipal Payments: Up-to-date (≤90 days in arrears)",

"COIDA: Valid letter of Good Standing for Civil Engineering Works",

"Briefing Attendance: Mandatory for all bidders",

"Financial Statements: 3 years (2023-2025)",

"Locality: Preference for Free State/Dihlabeng-based bidders",

"HDI Status: Preference points for Historically Disadvantaged Individuals"

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"Listing on National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers",

"Listing on Register for Tender Defaulters (Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act)",

"Conviction for fraud/corruption in the past 5 years",

"Contract termination due to non-performance in the past 5 years",

"Failure to submit required documentation (e.g., tax clearance, CIDB grading)",

"Non-attendance at compulsory briefing session",

"Incomplete or unsigned tender documents",

"Arithmetical errors or imbalanced rates in Bill of Quantities"

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Scope: Upgrading of swimming pool facilities at Bakenpark, Bethlehem (ring-fenced for 2026).

Deliverables: Civil engineering works for the upgrade, including all associated construction, plant, and equipment as per the Bill of Quantities and project programme.

Standards: Must comply with SANS 10845-3 and Employer’s specifications. Alternative tenders must demonstrably satisfy Employer’s standards and include detailed calculations, drawings, and pricing data.

Capacity Requirements: CIDB Grading 5GB or higher.

Service Levels: Project programme and implementation projections must be submitted. Balanced unit rates required for rate-only items in the pricing schedule.

Pricing: Submit rates in South African Rand (ZAR) for all items in the Bill of Quantities. Omission of any rate leads to disqualification.

Payment Terms: Not specified.

Bonds/Guarantees: Submit a letter of intent from an approved insurer for a Performance Bond (format in Part C1.8 of the procurement document).

Financial Capacity: Provide 3-year financial statements (2023-2025) and bank enquiry rating letter (A, B, or C) not older than 3 months.

Alternative Tenders: Permitted if main tender complies fully. Include 5% of the alternative tender amount to cover Employer’s verification costs.

Mandatory Compliance Documents:

• Certificate of authority for signatory.
• Company registration document (CK).
• Certified copies of ID/passport for all directors.
• Valid SARS tax clearance certificate or tax number.
• CSD registration report (valid from tender document availability date).
• Proof of municipal account payment (≤90 days in arrears) or valid lease agreement with municipal account details.
• Joint Venture Agreement and Power of Attorney (if applicable).
• CIDB registration: 5GB or higher.
• COIDA letter of good standing (relevant to Civil Engineering Works).
• Compulsory briefing session attendance (sign attendance register).
• Completed returnable schedules (Forms A-R, excluding Form A if no clarification meeting).
• Declaration of past supply chain management practices (Form J).
• Declaration of litigation history (Form L).
• MBD2 (Tax Clearance Certificate), MBD4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD9 (Certificate of Independent Tender).
• Proof of good standing with Compensation Commissioner (Form O).
• Enterprise Questionnaire (Form F).
• Schedule of current commitments (Form P).

B-BBEE: Preference points for specific goals: Free State location (4), Dihlabeng Municipality location (6), Historically Disadvantaged Individual (10). Submit proof with Preference Points Claim Form (Form D).

Bid documents available: 26 May 2026 from 12:00 at Dihlabeng Local Municipality, 9 Muller Street, Bethlehem, or via E-Tender Portal.

Compulsory briefing session: 05 June 2026 at 12:00 at Bakenpark Community Hall.

Closing date: 30 June 2026 at 12:00.

Bid validity period: 90 days from closing date.

Addenda/clarifications: Requests must be submitted at least 7 days before closing. Employer responds up to 3 days before closing.

Adjudication date: Not specified.

SCM/Technical Contact: NJ Mkontwane.

Email: [email protected].

Phone: 058 023 0671.

Submission Address: Tender box, Ground Floor, Dihlabeng Local Municipality, 9 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700.

Issuing Authority: Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Technical Services Department, 9 Muller Street, P.O. Box 551, Bethlehem, 9700.