Construction of shikisha road with vehicular bridge ward 33

• Closing date: 23 December 2022 (as per drawing date). Note: This may be a design date; verify against official tender notice.

• Consulting Engineer: Apollo Engineering (for drawings).
• Address: 5 Russel Street, Nelspruit, 1201.
• Tel: (013) 752 6187.
• Email: [email protected].
• Municipality: Mbombela Local Municipality.
• Municipal Address: 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, 1201.
• Municipal Tel: (013) 759 9111.
• Municipal Fax: (013) 759 2070.
• Website: www.mbombela.gov.za.
• Note: Refer to Notes Drawings SG001, SG002, SG003 for further details.

Document does not explicitly state eligibility criteria. Typically for such municipal infrastructure tenders: CIDB Grade 7CE or higher, proven experience in road/bridge construction, valid tax clearance, B-BBEE certification, financial capacity, and key personnel with relevant qualifications. Refer to full tender document for complete requirements.

• Scope: Construction of Shikisha Road with a vehicular bridge in Ward 33.
• Drawings: Refer to drawing numbers SG001, SG002, SG003 for all notes and specifications.
• Key components include:

• Road layout, pavement layerworks, and typical section details.
• Culvert details (precast concrete pipes, headwalls, wingwalls).
• Guardrails with specifications for bolts, timber posts, galvanizing, and reflective plates.
• Gabion details for pitching and mattress construction.
• Bus stop and bus shelter details.
• Speed hump and platform hump construction details.
• Subsurface drainage systems.

• Materials and Standards:

• Concrete: Class 30/19 for structures, Class 15/19 for pipe bedding, Class 25/19 for drains.
• Reinforcement: According to SABS 920; high tensile steel (450 MPa).
• Guardrails: Must comply with SABS standards for timber (SABS 530, 538, 539) and galvanizing (SABS 763).
• Drainage pipes: uPVC, precast concrete, with specific bedding classes.
• Compaction: Selected backfill material to 93% Modified AASHTO density.

• Reinforcement must comply with SABS 920.
• Concrete surfaces require specific finishes (F1, U2, F2) and chamfered corners.
• Construction tolerances and methods are specified for culvert wingwalls, bedding, and compaction.

• Materials must comply with South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) specifications as detailed in the drawings.
• Specific references include:

• SABS 920 for reinforcement.
• SABS 530, 538, 539 for timber posts and treatment.
• SABS 763 for galvanizing.
• SABS 677 for concrete pipe culverts.

• No explicit B-BBEE, CIDB, tax, or CSD requirements are stated in the provided drawings.

• Safety features include guardrails meeting SABS specifications.
• Construction methods for stone pitching and gabions include stability measures to prevent movement.
• General safety: Exposed corners must be rounded (10mm radius) to prevent injury.

While not explicitly stated in the provided BOQ sections, typical eligibility for such municipal contracts includes: CIDB registration (minimum 7CE/8CE), valid tax clearance, BBBEE certification, COIDA compliance, proven track record in road/bridge construction (minimum 3 similar projects), key personnel qualifications (Pr.Eng/Pr.Tech for PM, qualified site agent, safety officer, environmental officer), financial references, and plant ownership/access. Local content and targeted labor requirements likely apply per EPWP/CETA guidelines.

The scope includes construction of Shikisha Road with a vehicular bridge. Key technical requirements extracted from the bill of quantities:

• Environmental Management: Provide a dedicated Environmental Officer for 12 months and monitor compliance with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP).
• Stakeholder Liaison: Appoint a Community Liaison Officer for 12 months and establish a Project Steering Committee.
• Safety: Develop and implement a health and safety plan for the duration of the works.
• Traffic Accommodation: Manage vehicular and pedestrian traffic for 12 months, including liaison with traffic authorities and maintenance of temporary deviations.
• Site Works: Includes clearing and grubbing, loading and hauling of materials, excavation for services and drainage, construction of culverts, roadbed, fill, pavement layers, stabilisation, segmental block paving, and erosion protection works.
• Specific Deliverables: Construction of subsoil drainage systems with pipes, geotextiles, and outlet structures; installation of concrete and stone-pitched linings for open drains; provision of road restraint systems (guardrails), fencing, and road signs.
• Materials: Use of specified materials including G5/G6/G7 gravel, concrete classes (e.g., C30/20), SABS-compliant kerbing, and approved geotextiles (e.g., Kaymat Grade U24).
• Standards: Compliance with drawings (e.g., Drawing No. 041/SHI/R1213) and relevant SANS standards for materials and finishes.

Quality assurance is implied through specified standards and testing:

• Subsoil drainage systems require test flushing.
• Materials must meet specified standards (e.g., SABS 927 for kerbing, approved geotextiles like Kaymat U24).
• Compaction requirements are specified (e.g., 93% to 97% of MDD for various layers).
• Concrete finishes are defined (e.g., Class U2, F2).
• Inspection and outlet structures are required for drainage systems.

The bill of quantities provides a comprehensive pricing schedule with hundreds of line items. Key categories include:

• General requirements (environmental, liaison, safety, dayworks).
• Site establishment and facilities for the Engineer.
• Traffic accommodation and temporary works.
• Earthworks (clearing, grubbing, loading, hauling, excavation).
• Drainage and culvert construction.
• Road construction (roadbed, fill, pavement layers, stabilisation).
• Paving (segmental block paving).
• Ancillary works (erosion protection, gabions, fencing, road signs).
• Each item lists unit, quantity, and a column for bidder's rate. Provisional sums and prime cost items are indicated for certain activities and materials.

The pricing must be submitted in line with the detailed bill of quantities. Key financial items include:

• Provisional sums for various works (e.g., R150,000 for other road maintenance, R60,000 for Project Steering Committee costs, R500,000 for services relocation).
• Prime cost items for materials procurement (e.g., R100,000 for materials, R350,000 for CETA-accredited training).
• Monthly rates for personnel and services (e.g., Community Liaison Officer, Environmental Officer, safety plan implementation).
• Handling costs and profit percentages are to be added to specified provisional and prime cost sums.
• Dayworks rates are required for labour (unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, gang leader, foreman) and construction equipment (e.g., tractor loader backhoe, tipper trucks).
• Provision for bonds, guarantees, or payment terms is not detailed in the extracted text.

Specific compliance requirements are not detailed in the extracted bill of quantities. The document does not explicitly mention CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE, CIDB grading, CIPC, professional registrations, or local content. Bidders should verify standard municipal requirements separately.

Health and safety requirements include:

• Develop and implement a health and safety plan for the 12-month project duration.
• Provide safety equipment: reflective vests for visitors, fire extinguishers, first aid kits on site.
• Traffic control: delineators, traffic cones, flagmen, and traffic calming devices (rumble strips, speed humps).
• Site facilities must include ablution units and comply with general site safety provisions.
• Use of specified construction equipment and personnel with defined hourly rates for dayworks.

Environmental management requirements:

• Monitor compliance with and report on the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) monthly for 12 months.
• Appoint a dedicated Environmental Officer for the 12-month project duration.
• Proper handling and hauling of cleared and grubbed organic/waste material to designated spoil areas.

• Closing date: 11 August 2026.
• Closing time: 11:00 AM.
• Bid document available from: 8 July 2026.
• No compulsory briefing or site inspection date is specified.

• Procurement enquiries: Christopher Nkambule, phone (013) 759 2358.
• Technical enquiries: Tony Malambe, phone (013) 759 9250.
• Employer/City Manager: Mr. Wiseman Khumalo.
• Address: City of Mbombela, P.O. Box 45, 1200 Mbombela.
• Website: www.mbombela.gov.za.

• Download the bid document from the municipal website (www.mbombela.gov.za) or National e-Tender Portal (www.etenders.gov.za) from 8 July 2026. It is free.
• Submit a sealed envelope containing the completed bid document and all supporting documents.
• The envelope must be clearly marked with the tender number (COM 92/2026), project title, and closing date (11 August 2026).
• Include the bidder's name on the envelope.
• Place the envelope in the bid box at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, before 11:00 AM on the closing date.
• Supporting documents required: certified ID copies of business owners, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, tax compliance status, municipal rates and taxes clearance for the company and its directors (or proof of residence/lease agreement with lessor's rates certificate), full CSD registration report (summary not accepted), and company registration certificate.
• Fraudulent activities or document forgery may be reported to SAPS and can lead to restriction from public sector business for up to 10 years.
• Bid results will be published on the council's website as per MFMA and SCM regulations.

Bidders must be experienced service providers with a valid CIDB contractor grading of 7CE or higher. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a Full CSD Report. Bidders must be compliant with tax requirements (Tax Compliance Status). Preference points will be allocated based on B-BBEE status (certificate or sworn affidavit required). The contract will be awarded in accordance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022.

• Project: Construction of Shikisha Road with a vehicular bridge in Ward 33.
• CIDB grading requirement: 7CE or higher.
• No compulsory site inspection or briefing date is specified.

• No specific pricing format, bonds, guarantees, or payment terms are detailed in the provided text.
• Ensure all required financial compliance documents (tax clearance, municipal rates certificates) are submitted as part of the bid.

• CIDB grading: 7CE or higher is required.
• Provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to claim B-BBEE points.
• Submit tax compliance status.
• Submit municipal rates and taxes clearance for the company and its directors (or alternative proof of residence/lease agreement).
• Submit a full CSD registration report (summary reports are not accepted).
• Submit a company registration certificate.
• Provide certified ID copies of business owners.

• Scoring: 80 or 90 points allocated for price, and 20 or 10 points allocated for specific goals.