Expression of interest for construction health and safety consulting services for morena tshohisi moloi ii primary school (stages 5-6)

• SCM Contact: Mr. Mosiuoa Kolobe. Phone: 051 492 1750 / 3886. Email: [email protected]. Directorate: Supply Chain Management.
• Project Management Unit Contact: Mr. Bongmusa Sokhulu. Phone: 071 566 0692. Email: [email protected].
• Physical address for submissions/collections: OR Tambo House, Cnr. St Andrews Street and Markgraaff Street, Bloemfontein, 9301.
• Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 701 701 (toll-free) or [email protected]. SAPS: 08600 10111.

• Submit bids to: Ground Floor (Main Entrance Foyer), OR Tambo House (Old Lebohang Building), Cnr. St Andrews Street and Markgraaff Street, Bloemfontein, 9301. Late, emailed, faxed, or telephonic submissions will not be accepted.
• Bid documents must be properly indexed, neatly bound, and originally signed (no photocopies). All returnable documents (e.g., SBD 1, SBD 4, Fee Structure, Form of Offer and Acceptance) must be fully completed and signed in black pen (no digital completion).
• Collection of bid documents: Available from 17 July 2026 via:

• eTender portal (www.etenders.gov.za) or Departmental website (www.publicworks.fs.gov.za/?page_id=2601) at no cost.
• Physical collection at SCM Offices, Room 101B, First Floor, OR Tambo House, Bloemfontein (09h00–14h30). Non-refundable deposit of R427.00 (cash only, exact amount) payable at Room 102, First Floor.

• Mandatory Clarification Meeting: 31 July 2026 at 11h00. Venue: Morena Tshohisi Moloi II Primary School, No. 127 Mahaseng Village, Kholokoe, Harrismith. Attendance is compulsory; bidders must sign the register.
• Bid validity period: 90 calendar days from closing date.
• Disqualification risks: Incomplete/unsigned documents, fraudulent information, tax non-compliance, alterations to bid documents, or failure to attend the clarification meeting.

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• Scope: Provide Construction Health and Safety (CHS) consulting services for Stages 5 (Construction Documentation and Management) to 6 (Project Close-Out) for the construction of Morena Tshohisi Moloi II Primary School in Harrismith, Free State.
• Services must comply with:

• National Treasury’s Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management (FIDPM).
• All relevant civil engineering acts, codes, and standards.
• Cost Control Measures for school construction.
• CIDB Standard Professional Services Contract (July 2009 edition).

• Site details: Morena Tshohisi Moloi II Primary School, No. 127 Mahaseng Village, Kholokoe, Harrismith. Coordinates: Latitude 28°18’21.7’’S, Longitude 28°59’00.1’’E.
• Successful bidder will enter into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Department, including a Skills Transfer Plan.

• Pricing: Fees for Stage 5–6 services will be negotiated based on ECSA gazetted rates (Government Gazette 52691, 16 May 2025).
• Pricing format: Total price must be provided in words and figures, inclusive of VAT.
• Financial capacity: Bidders must submit:

• Annual Financial Statements Declaration (preceding year) with income statement and balance sheet.
• Bank rating letter or 3-month bank statement to confirm cash flow for the first 3 months of the project.
• Operating Cash Flow Ratio analysis (latest financials, ≤2 years old, signed by a registered Professional Accountant).

• Payment terms: Not explicitly stated; governed by the SLA and CIDB contract conditions.

• Mandatory Compliance:

• Tax compliance: Valid SARS PIN or CSD MAAA number (verified at award). Non-compliance may lead to disqualification (7-day rectification period allowed).
• CSD Registration: Valid CSD Registration Report (not Summary Report), ≤3 months old. Joint ventures must register within 15 days of award.
• COIDA: Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Department of Employment and Labour.
• CIPC: Certified company registration documents.
• ECSA: Professional registration as Civil Engineer (PrEng) with certified proof. Foreign qualifications require SAQA evaluation (Certificate of Evaluation).
• Professional Indemnity Insurance: Minimum R5 million, certified copy.
• SBD Forms: Completed and signed SBD 1 and SBD 4.
• Financial Statements: Annual declaration with supporting documents (income statement, balance sheet).

• Preference Compliance (for 80/20 points):

• Free State-based companies: CIPC/SARS address matching municipal/lease agreement (6 points for 100% Free State-based, 2 points otherwise).
• B-BBEE: Proof via CIPC/CSD documents (e.g., 51–100% black-owned = 6 points, 31–50% = 3 points).
• Gender: CIPC/CSD/share certificates/ID copies (51–100% women-owned = 4 points, 31–50% = 2 points).
• Youth: CIPC/CSD/ID copies (51–100% youth-owned = 2 points, 31–50% = 1 point).
• Disability: Medical certificate or Department of Employment and Labour letter (51–100% = 2 points, 31–50% = 1 point).

• Other:

• Municipal clearance: Valid certificate or current bill/lease agreement (≤90 days overdue).
• Conflict of interest: Must be declared in submission.