Regional bulk water supply scheme for ermelo cluster 1 (work package 1) – msukaligwa local municipality

The tender is for the Regional Bulk Water Supply Scheme for Ermelo Cluster 1 (Work Package 1) in Msukaligwa Local Municipality. The Bill of Quantities includes Schedules A through I covering preliminary and general items, site clearance, pipeline construction (NWTW to Wesselton Reservoir, Airport Reservoirs to Wesselton), reservoir installation, and pipe jacking.

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Returnable documents: all mandatory SBD forms must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid, including SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past SCM Practices), and SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). Proof of CSD registration and a valid SARS tax clearance (or tax pin) must be included. Bids must be submitted before the closing time; late submissions are disqualified.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid SARS tax clearance (or tax pin). Bidders must comply with the Contract Participation Goals, including the appointment of CIDB-rated targeted enterprise subcontractors. Bidders must be able to provide the required performance guarantees and insurance as specified. Bidders must meet any CIDB grading requirements as stated in the tender document (not explicitly stated in the extracted text).

The tender covers the Regional Bulk Water Supply Scheme for Ermelo Cluster 1 (Work Package 1) in Msukaligwa Local Municipality. The Bill of Quantities includes Schedules A through I covering: preliminary and general items (site establishment, facilities for Engineer and Contractor, OHS compliance, time-related items, provisional sums for testing, community liaison, training, dayworks, temporary works, land expropriation, targeted enterprise procurement); site clearance (clearing and grubbing, removal of brickwork/concrete, dismantling pipelines, reinstatement of gravel roads); construction of pipelines (NWTW to Wesselton Reservoir, Airport Reservoirs to Wesselton) including excavation, bedding, pipe supply and laying, fittings, valves, chambers, cathodic protection, marker posts; and reservoir construction and pipe jacking. Quantities are specified for items such as excavation (e.g., 3,380 m for trenches exceeding 1m but not 2m), bedding material (e.g., 2,700 m³ selected granular material), concrete finishes (e.g., 2,500 m² smooth), and various valves and chambers.

The Bill of Quantities includes provisional sums for testing of material by a nominated laboratory on instruction of the Engineer (R150,000), and for Environmental Management Plan Audits (R1,080,000 over 24 months). These indicate quality assurance and environmental compliance requirements.

The pricing schedules (Schedules A through I) list items with descriptions, units, quantities, and rates for preliminary and general items, site clearance, pipeline construction, reservoir installation, and pipe jacking. Key items include fixed-charge items, time-related items, provisional sums for testing, community liaison, training, dayworks, temporary works, land expropriation, targeted enterprise procurement, site clearance, excavation, bedding, pipeline supply and laying, fittings, valves, chambers, cathodic protection, reservoir construction, and pipe jacking.

Pricing must be entered in the amount column for each item in the Bill of Quantities; items included should have the word 'included' written in the appropriate amount column. The pricing schedules include fixed-charge items, time-related items, provisional sums (e.g., testing of material R150,000, community liaison R288,000, training allowances R150,000 each, dayworks R600,000, land expropriation R1,650,000, targeted enterprise construction works R1,250,000), and rate-only items for labour, plant, and materials. Provisional allowances for training and targeted enterprise procurement are included. The contract duration appears to be 24 months for certain items (e.g., accommodation for Employer's Agent, health and safety inspections) and 36 months for targeted enterprise management.

CSD registration: mandatory. SARS tax clearance (or tax pin): mandatory. SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the department; false declaration disqualifies. SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE points under the PPPFA. SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past SCM Practices): declares past supply chain management practices. SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies the price was set independently, with no contact with competing bidders. Compliance with OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014 is required. Contract Participation Goals require appointment of CIDB-rated targeted enterprise subcontractors.

Compliance with the OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014 is required. The Bill of Quantities includes items for health and safety inspections on site (R1,248,000 over 24 months), and provisional allowances for Health & Safety Management training (R150,000). Site establishment must include ablution and latrine facilities, and dealing with water on site.

The extracted text mentions '4.4 (b) G7 gravel quality backfill material' which appears to be a technical specification item rather than evaluation criteria. No additional evaluation criteria are stated.