Construction of new sanitation facilities at qhayiya senior secondary school (sanitation 60 programme)

• Closing date: 10 July 2026 at 12:00.
• Tender validity: 20 weeks from closing date.
• Intended practical completion: 18 weeks from site possession.
• Site possession date: to be advised.
• Works commencement: within 5 working days after site possession.

• Employer and Principal Agent: The Mvula Trust.
• Postal Address: 67 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London.
• Physical Address: 67 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London.
• Telephone: 043 726 2255.
• Facsimile: 043 726 5967.

• Tenders must be valid for 20 weeks from the closing date.
• Submit a fully priced bill of quantities; do not lump items into a single sum.
• Priced documents must be submitted within 5 working days from the Letter of Appointment.
• Returnables include priced bills of quantities, security, insurances, and waiver of lien.
• Unpriced items will be considered provided free of charge; no claims for extras due to omissions.

• Priced bill of quantities must be submitted.
• As-built drawings: three sets within 14 days after practical completion.
• Construction document copies supplied: 1 free copy.
• Priced documents submission: within 5 working days from Letter of Appointment.
• Contractor information supply required.

Tenderers must be familiar with and price according to JBCC contracts and Standard System of Measuring Building Work - Seventh Edition. Must have capacity to complete works within 18 weeks. Must provide security as per clause 14. Must accept that no payment guarantee will be provided. Must be willing to work under amended JBCC clauses, including specific indemnity and latent defects provisions.

• Scope: Construction of new ablution facilities at Qhayiya Senior Secondary School.
• Principal Building Agreement: JBCC Series Edition 4.1, March 2005, as amended.
• Preliminaries: JBCC Series 2000, May 2005, as amended.
• General Preambles for Trades 2017 apply.
• Contractor must provide all temporary works, water, electricity, telephones, and ablution facilities.
• Site office: 4m x 3m with concrete floor, lockable, with tables and chairs.
• Storage: lockable container or structure with concrete or steel floor.
• Method Statement required outlining construction methods and resources.
• As-built drawings: three sets due within 14 days after practical completion.
• Daily and weekly records of labour, plant, and work progress required.

• Method Statement required outlining construction methods, labour, and plant resources.
• Programme for the works, progress meetings, and technical meetings required.
• Construction instructions recorded in triplicate site books.
• Daily record book and weekly labour/plant records required.
• Contractor must provide temporary works, roads, services, and accommodation.
• Site office (4m x 3m) and lockable storage container required.
• Temporary works must be removed and damage made good on completion.
• Principal Agent can direct work order and expedite sections.

• Contractor responsible for inspecting site, existing premises, and adjoining properties.
• Samples of materials and workmanship, and shop drawings required.
• Notice must be given before covering work.
• Proprietary branded products must be used and handled per manufacturer's instructions.
• Trade-name items must be exactly as specified; alternatives require prior written approval.

• Price each item individually; do not lump sums.
• Unpriced items considered free of charge; no claims for extras.
• Preliminaries adjustment categories: F (fixed), V (variable), T (time) if Alternative A applies.
• VAT provision included in Final Summary.
• Contractor's prices must account for all obligations in General Preambles and supplementary specifications.

• Pricing: Price each item individually; do not lump sums.
• VAT provision included in Final Summary of Bills of Quantities.
• Payment terms: Interim payments at Principal Agent's discretion; materials stored off-site require bank guarantee.
• No payment guarantee provided (government contract).
• Preliminaries adjustment: Use categories F (fixed), V (variable), T (time) if Alternative A applies.
• Penalty for non-completion: R2000 per calendar day, max 10% of contract amount.
• Contract value adjustment using CPAP: No.

• Contract is a State Contract.
• Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations 2014 required.
• Insurances: Contract works insurance for contract sum plus 10%; public liability insurance for R5 million; SASRIA insurance for contract sum plus 20%.
• Deductibles not exceeding 5% of each claim.
• Waiver of contractor's lien required.
• Dispute resolution: Mediation followed by litigation.
• Applicable law: Republic of South Africa.

• Costs must incorporate Community Liaison Officer (CLO).

• Contractor must prepare site-specific Health and Safety Plan and file.
• Full-time Health and Safety Officer required for entire construction period.
• Induction training, first aid boxes, and personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
• Temporary barrier fencing: 400m of SANS-approved weld mesh, 1.8m high, with vehicle and pedestrian gates.
• Medical certificates, medical surveillance, noise monitoring, and audiograms required.
• Community Liaison Officer (CLO) costs must be included.
• Unauthorised persons excluded; no sleeping or kit deposit on site.
• Enclosure of works with hoardings, safety screens, and barriers required.

• Principal Building Agreement: JBCC Series Edition 4.1, March 2005, as amended.
• No payment guarantee provided (government contract).
• Latent defects liability: Water leakage classified as latent defect unless design defect or storm damage.
• Defects must be attended to progressively during liability period.
• Penalty for non-completion: R2000 per calendar day, max 10% of contract amount.
• Practical completion intended in 18 weeks.
• Dispute resolution: Mediation followed by litigation.
• Insurances: Contract works, public liability, and SASRIA required.
• Waiver of contractor's lien required.
• Law applicable: Republic of South Africa.

• Tenderer must study all available drawings at Principal Agent's office to assess cost implications.
• Desktop geotechnical report available on request.

CONTRACTING AND OTHER PARTIES (Clause 42.1)