Upgrading of 108316 street from gravel to concrete surface, ward 45, kwamashu

The project is the upgrading of a gravel road to a hardened concrete surface in Ward 45, KwaMashu, for eThekwini Municipality. The work includes earthworks, stormwater, kerbing, concrete surfacing, and retaining walls/gabions. The site is a 220 m length of gravel track/roadway to be upgraded to a 4.5 m wide concrete passage/footpath. The CHSS defines the minimum health and safety management requirements for the project.

No specific briefing session or site visit date is stated in the document.

Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 09:00 (from tender record).

Health and Safety enquiries:

• Contact: Siziwe Chiliza
• Role: Safety Officer (compiler of specification)
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 076 253 3339 or 031 322 2844

Client: eThekwini Municipality

Contract number: 1R-36714

Internal reference: SSHSS 06/08/2026

Project location: Ward 45, KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal

Returnable documents and evidence required with the bid:

• Completed and signed returnable forms as listed in the tender pack (SBD/MBD forms).
• Proof of CSD registration.
• Valid tax clearance (SARS tax pin).
• COIDA Letter of Good Standing.
• Medical certificate of fitness for all employees (Annexure 3).
• Health and Safety Plan, including risk assessments, method statements, and appointment letters.
• Proof of Construction Safety Officer registration with SACPCMP.
• Proof of Construction Manager competence and appointment.
• Section 37(2) Mandatory Agreement with Client and sub-contractors.
• Traffic management plan and drawings.

Disqualification risks:

• Missing or unsigned returnable forms.
• Late submission.
• Failure to comply with any mandatory health and safety requirements.

Bidders must be registered on CSD and have a valid tax clearance.

Bidders must provide proof of COIDA Good Standing.

Bidders must have a Construction Safety Officer registered with SACPCMP.

Bidders must appoint a competent Construction Manager and Construction Supervisor.

Bidders must comply with all requirements of the Construction Regulations 2014.

The Principal Contractor must enter into a Mandatory Agreement (Section 37(2) of OHSA) with the Client and with all sub-contractors.

Bidders must submit a traffic accommodation strategy for evaluation prior to work commencement.

The project involves upgrading a 220 m length of gravel track/roadway to a 4.5 m wide hardened concrete surface passage/footpath in Ward 45, KwaMashu.

Scope of works:

• Site clearance and general clearance of the area.
• Relocation of services and other works.
• Concrete works.
• Earthworks and excavation for roadworks and drainage.
• Stormwater upgrade.
• Kerbing.
• Retaining walls / gabions.

Temporary electrical installations must be inspected weekly by a competent person, with findings recorded in a register on site. Electrical machinery must be inspected daily by the authorised operator using a checklist, with findings recorded. All work must comply with the Electrical Installation Regulations 5, 6 & 9. Traffic accommodation measures must be implemented and monitored for effectiveness during day and night conditions. All traffic control devices must be maintained, and any deficiencies corrected promptly. All traffic accommodation contractors must have at least one Level 1 first aider per section of work; a fire fighter is recommended. Third-party vehicle accidents must be reported to the Client immediately, with a completed accident report within 48 hours. Daily reports of traffic accommodation details must be submitted weekly. A knowledgeable individual must be identified at the pre-construction meeting to maintain traffic control devices. All traffic controllers must be competent.

Bidders must make adequate provision in their cost for health and safety measures, including:

• Construction Safety Officer.
• Medical examinations and fitness certificates for all employees.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as per risk exposure.
• Public protection and barricading.
• Health and safety training and competency.
• Dust mitigation.
• Employee facilities (drinking water, changing, eating).
• First aiders.
• Other items indicated in the specification.

Mandatory compliance:

• CSD registration.
• Valid tax clearance.
• COIDA Letter of Good Standing (submit prior to starting work; must be kept updated).
• Construction Safety Officer registered with SACPCMP.
• Construction Manager competent and appointed per CR 8(1).
• Medical certificate of fitness for all employees (issued by an occupational medicine practitioner, Annexure 3).
• Section 37(2) Mandatory Agreements (OHSA) with Client and sub-contractors.
• Compliance with Construction Regulations 2014, OHSA, and all referenced regulations (fire, electrical, excavations, hazardous chemicals, etc.).
• Construction work permit: Principal Contractor must assist Client in obtaining; work cannot commence until issued.
• Notification of construction work to provincial director at least 7 days before work if excavation, working at height, demolition, or explosives involved.

B-BBEE requirement: Minimum Level 1 (stated in analysis).

The Principal Contractor must appoint a full-time competent Construction Manager and a Construction Safety Officer (full/part-time) registered with SACPCMP. A Construction Supervisor must be appointed, with additional competent employees assigned to assist as per project size.

A Health and Safety Plan must be submitted based on the Client's Health and Safety Specification, covering: project details, objectives and targets, management and supervision, COIDA, sub-contractor management, hazard identification and risk assessment, safe working procedures, excavation and working-at-height method statements, incident management, emergency evacuation plan, fire prevention, public safety, PPE provision and maintenance, safety signage, construction vehicles and mobile plants, flammable liquids, hand and electrical tools, employee facilities, training, housekeeping, hazardous chemicals, site barricading, traffic accommodation, induction, medicals, site security, stacking and storage, heat stress, drinking water, and toolbok talks.

Risk assessments must be done before and during construction by a competent person, following Regulation 9.

Health and Safety File must include: construction work permit, notification of construction work, Client H&S specification, SHE policy, H&S plan, COIDA letter of good standing, Section 37(2) agreements, appointment letters and competencies, risk assessments, safe working procedures, inspection registers, incident management procedure, award letter from SCM, latest OHS Act copy, induction programme, emergency plan, site safety rules, medical records, toolbok talks programme, MSDS and hazardous chemical register, first aid box, traffic management plan, sub-contractor appointments list, internal and external audit records, and PPE issuing records.

A consolidated close-out H&S file must be handed over to the Business Unit, with OHS unit conducting a project close-out checklist.

All employees must undergo induction before starting work, and visitors must also be inducted and provided with PPE. Toolbox talks must be held weekly and records kept.

Incidents and accidents must be reported, recorded and investigated per General Administration Regulations 8 & 9. Fatalities or permanent disabling injuries must be reported to the Provincial Director per Section 24 of the Act.

Health and safety audits must be conducted at least every 30 days, with audit report provided within 7 days.

Fire extinguishers must be provided, serviced, and signage displayed; personnel trained in their use. Compliance with Regulation 29 of Construction Regulations and Regulation 9 of Environmental Regulations for Workplaces required.

Electrical installations must be controlled by a designated competent electrician, weekly inspections, daily machinery checks, and compliance with Electrical Installation Regulations 5, 6 & 9.

PPE must be SANS-approved and worn per risk assessment. Disciplinary action for non-compliance. No deduction from employee remuneration for PPE.

Safety signage required for traffic control, emergency numbers, PPE, and falling object warnings.

Duties of Principal Contractors and all contractors: all must comply with the CHSS. A comprehensive list of contractors and sub-contractors must be maintained, including agreements, type of work, H&S plan approval dates, COIDA expiry dates, appointments, medicals, and monthly audits.

Excavation work must be supervised by a competent person, geotechnical considerations followed, daily inspections, barriers/fences at least 1 m high, shoring designed by a designer, and warning signs placed.

Public safety: site secured, single access point, signage, and visitors accompanied and inducted.

Employee facilities: showers (at least 1 per 15 persons), sanitary facilities (per sex, 1 per 30 workers), changing rooms (per sex), and sheltered eating areas. Must comply with Facilities Regulations 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9.

Flammable liquids: stored in approved flammable store/cabinet; method statement for safe use and storage required. Compliance with Regulation 25 of Construction Regulations.

Hazardous chemical substances: MSDS in H&S file, risk assessment, method statement for safe use/storage/disposal, proof of competency for chemical handler. Any new substance requires issue-based risk assessment before introduction. Compliance with Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations.

Housekeeping: appoint responsible person for general housekeeping and storage. Compliance with Regulation 27 of Construction Regulations.

Medical certificates: all employees must have valid medical certificate of fitness (Annexure 3).

Stacking and storage: competent person appointed, adequate demarcated storage areas kept neat. Compliance with General Safety Regulations.

Emergency plan: Principal Contractor must prepare emergency procedure with local emergency contact numbers.

Traffic management: Principal Contractor must develop traffic accommodation strategy, implement measures, monitor effectiveness, maintain devices, modify strategy as needed, report accidents, submit daily/weekly reports, attend meetings, provide knowledgeable person, and ensure competent traffic controllers. Compliance with SADC Road Traffic Signs Manual Volume 2 Chapter 13 and eThekwini Transport Authority road works signing.

Section 37(2) Mandatory Agreements: Principal Contractor must enter into agreement with Client and with each appointed contractor/sub-contractor.

Bidders must submit a traffic accommodation strategy for evaluation prior to work commencement. The strategy must be sent to the Client for approval and must include drawings of how traffic will be managed. Safety signage must be erected and maintained.

The work comprises the upgrading of a gravel road to a surfaced road, including drainage, layerworks, kerbing, sidewalk asphalt, retaining walls, and fencing. The site is 108316 STR, Ward 45, KwaMashu.

Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 09:00.

No briefing, site visit, or clarification deadline is stated.

Submission address: not stated in the document.

Service/delivery address: 108316 STR, Ward 45, KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal.

No named contact person, email, or telephone number is provided in the document.

Returnable documents: all forms must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid:

• SBD 1: signed as the bid cover page with bidder and contact details.
• SBD 4: declaration of interest, disclosing any connection to state employees or the procuring institution.
• SBD 6.1: claim for B-BBEE preference points.
• SBD 6.2: declaration for local production and content.
• SBD 8: declaration of past supply chain management practices.
• SBD 9: certificate of independent bid determination, certifying no collusion or price disclosure.
• Authority to Sign: board resolution authorising the signatory to bind the bidder.

Submission method: not stated in the document.

Closing time: 13 November 2026 at 09:00 (from tender record).

Disqualification risks: incomplete or unsigned returnable forms; bids received after the closing time.

Evaluation method: not detailed in the document.

Mandatory requirements: bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and be tax compliant.

Preference points: governed by the PPPFA 80/20 or 90/10 system, but the applicable split is not stated.

No minimum qualifying score, B-BBEE level, or CIDB grading is stated.

Prime cost sum: a fixed sum of R30,000 is included for surveying and setting out works.

Scope: Upgrading a gravel road to a surfaced road on 108316 STR, Ward 45, KwaMashu, including:

• Site clearance: clearing and grubbing 1,200 m2 of designated areas.
• Proving services: locate, identify, protect, and relocate existing services as needed.
• Water mains: supply and lay 100 m of 100 mm diameter HDPE PN16 rider mains, including connections and fittings.
• Drainage: culverts, manholes, inlets, headwalls, and subsoil drainage, including excavation (30 m3 to 1.5 m, 300 m3 1.5–3 m), backfilling (110 m3 excavated, 60 m3 G7 material, 55 m3 river sand), 120 m of 450 mm concrete pipe culverts on Class B bedding, brick manholes (10 m3 brickwork), 4 manhole frames and covers, precast concrete headwalls (2 off for 450 mm pipes), 150 m of 110 mm perforated UPVC subsoil pipes, and 90 m2 of Grade A4 geotextile.
• Bulk earthworks: excavation to stockpile (10 m3 soft material), disposal of unsuitable material (670 m3), breaking of oversize/hard rock (100 m3) using a 20t excavator with hydraulic hammer.
• Kerbing: supply and install 235 m of Type B Fig6 barrier kerbs, 240 m of Fig12 kerbs, and 10 m of Fig6 transition kerbs (all with 600 x 50 mm 25 MPa concrete bedding), plus demolition and disposal of 15 m3 of existing kerbs.
• Layerworks and surfacing: 150 m3 G4 and 200 m3 G7 pavement material for roadworks, 45 m3 G4 for sidewalks; roadbed preparation and compaction to 95% MDD (150 m3), removal of unsuitable material (100 m3 undercut), ripping hard material (150 m3); 10 m3 coarse fill; 200 m3 G7 and 150 m3 G4 in upper selected subgrade (150 mm compacted), 45 m3 G4 for sidewalk subgrade; 225 m2 MC-30 prime coat (0.6 L/m2); 15 t SA-S10 asphalt (25 mm thick) for sidewalks, plus 225 m2 tack coat (0.3 L/m2).
• Concrete: 720 m2 of 150 mm deep Kaytech Multi-Cell or equivalent, cast in situ concrete for roads and vehicular scoops (grade 20/13), saw-cutting of asphalt up to 50 mm (20 m).
• Retaining walls and fencing: gabion retaining wall with 100 m3 excavation, 50 m2 foundation preparation, 140 m2 Grade 4 Bidim geotextile, 80 m3 of 1m x 1m x 1m Polimac/Galfan gabion boxes; dismantle 50 m of existing palisade fencing, re-erect 25 m and erect 25 m of new 2.4 m high concrete palisade fencing.

Quality requirements embedded in specifications:

• Compaction to 95% of Modified AASHTO Maximum Dry Density (MDD) for roadbed, fill, and pavement layers.
• Concrete classes as specified: 25 MPa for kerb bedding, grade 20/13 for vehicular scoops, and other specified grades.
• As-built drawings must be complete and accurate.
• Materials and workmanship must comply with referenced standard drawings (e.g., Standard Drawings 38571, 38572, 38576, 38577).

No separate quality management system or certification is required beyond these specifications.

Pricing is via a bill of quantities (BOQ) with sections:

• Section 1: Preliminary and General (health and safety, environmental, programming, surveying, as-builts, site establishment).
• Section 2: Site clearance.
• Section 3: Proving services.
• Section 4: Water mains.
• Section 5: Drainage.
• Section 6: Bulk earthworks.
• Section 7: Kerbing.
• Section 8: Layerworks and surfacing.
• Section 9: Retaining walls and fencing.

Rates are to be entered for each item; totals carried to a summary. VAT at 15% to be added.

Pricing format: bill of quantities with rates and amounts.

Prime cost sum: R30,000 for surveying and setting out works, plus handling and profit percentage.

VAT: 15% to be added if bidder is a registered VAT vendor.

No bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention, payment terms, or turnover requirements are stated.

Mandatory compliance:

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration.
• Valid tax compliance status.

Health and safety:

• Prepare, submit, and maintain a Contract Specific Health and Safety Plan and Safety File in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
• Implement and maintain the approved plan, including statutory compliance, monitoring, reporting, and inspections.

Environmental:

• Monitor compliance with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and submit compliance reports.

B-BBEE: no specific level or evidence stated; the relevant standard form (SBD 6.1) must be completed.

CIDB grading: not stated.

Health and safety obligations:

• Prepare, submit, and maintain a Contract Specific Health and Safety Plan and Safety File in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
• Implement the approved plan, including statutory compliance, monitoring, reporting, inspections, and safety management.
• These are priced as lump sum (preparation) and monthly (implementation) items.

No additional HSE certification or plan is stated.

Environmental obligations:

• Monitor compliance with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and submit compliance reports, including inspections, record keeping, and corrective actions.
• The EMP compliance is priced as a 4-month item.

No additional environmental impact assessment or sustainability requirements are stated.

The works involve upgrading a gravel road to a surfaced road (asphalt) on Street 108316, Ward 45, KwaMashu, including kerbing, drainage, gabion retaining structures, fencing and ancillary works. Contract duration is 4 months.

Returnable documents: the only returnable document identified is the completed pricing schedule (bill of quantities). No other returnable forms or submission method are stated in the supplied document. The closing time is 09:00 on 13 November 2026.

The document does not state the evaluation method, scoring split, or minimum qualifying score. No preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) is indicated.

Scope of works (bill of quantities):

• Clear and grub designated areas (1,200 m²).
• Supply and lay 100 mm diameter HDPE PN16 rider mains (100 m).
• Construct concrete pipe culverts (450 mm diameter, Class 100D) on Class B bedding (120 m).
• Excavation for culverts: 30 m³ at 0–1.5 m depth; 300 m³ at 1.5–3.0 m depth.
• Backfilling: 110 m³ using excavated material; 60 m³ using imported G7 material or better; 55 m³ using clean coarse river sand.
• Supply and install manhole frames and covers (4 each).
• Construct precast concrete headwalls for 450 mm pipes (2).
• Install 110 mm perforated UPVC subsoil drainage (150 m) with nonwoven needle-punched geotextile Grade A4 (90 m²).
• Supply and install precast kerbs: Type B Fig6 Barrier (235 m), Fig12 (240 m), Fig6 Transition (10 m).
• Break up and remove existing kerbs/channels (15 m³).
• Earthworks: soft excavation from cuttings (10 m³), disposal of unsuitable material (670 m³), breaking down oversize material (100 m³).
• Pavement: G4 material (150 m³ and 45 m³), G7 material (200 m³).
• Roadbed preparation and compaction to 95% Modified AASHTO MDD (150 m³), removal of unsuitable material (100 m³), ripping hard material (150 m³).
• Subgrade layers: 150 mm G7 (200 m³), 150 mm G4 (150 m³ and 45 m³).
• MC-30 prime coat at 0.6 l/m² (225 m²).
• Asphalt SA-S10, 25 mm compacted layer (15 t).
• Bond coat: stable-grade 30% bitumen emulsion at 0.3 l/m² (225 m²).
• Gabion works: excavation (100 m³), foundation preparation (50 m²), Grade 4 Bidim geotextile (140 m²), 1 m³ Polimac/Galfan gabion boxes handpacked (80 m³), 15 MPa blinding (5 m³).
• Fencing: dismantle existing palisade (50 m), re-erect 2.4 m high concrete palisade (25 m), erect new palisade (25 m), 20 MPa foundations (5 m³).
• Concrete works: Kaytech Multi-Cell 150 mm deep (720 m²), 20 MPa road concrete (150 m³), saw-cutting asphalt up to 50 mm (20 m), 20/13 concrete for vehicular scoops (6 m³).
• Surveying and setting out: PC sum R30,000.
• As-built drawings and complete contract programme are required.
• Health and safety plan and safety file in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
• Environmental compliance monitoring and reporting (EMP).
• Stakeholder management, community liaison, and local labour and socio-economic reporting for the 4-month contract duration.

Pricing is per the bill of quantities. The only priced item in the supplied extract is a PC sum of R30,000 for surveying and setting out; all other items are to be rated by the bidder. VAT is added to the total. No bid security, guarantee, retention, or payment terms are stated.

No CSD, tax clearance, B-BBEE, CIDB, or other pre-qualification requirements are stated in the supplied document. Bidders must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Construction Regulations, as referenced in the bill of quantities.

Safety Officer (compiler): Siziwe Chiliza

Manager: Safety & Risk (reviewer): Arty Zondi

Enquiries contact details: not stated in the document.

Submission address: not stated in the document.

Returnable documents: the tender document set provided by eThekwini Municipality including the Site Specific Health and Safety Specification and Baseline Risk Assessment. Bidders must acknowledge and commit to implementing the requirements of the health and safety specification.

Submission method: Not stated in the document.

Closing time: Not stated in the document (refer to tender record for closing date and time).

Evaluation is based on compliance with the 2014 Construction Regulations and the Client's Baseline Risk Assessment. The contractor must demonstrate the capacity to:

• Appoint a competent Safety Officer and Traffic Officer for the duration of the contract.
• Develop and implement task-based risk assessments based on the client's baseline.
• Verify that all operators (e.g., tipper drivers, excavator operators) are competent and medically fit, and that machinery is roadworthy and inspected.
• Provide adequate ablution facilities (1 chemical toilet per 30 workers, showers and changing facilities for both sexes), PPE, firefighting equipment, first aid boxes and drinking water.
• Implement a traffic management plan compliant with SARTSM, with proper signage and a flag person where needed.
• Conduct daily excavation inspections and maintain a register.
• Control unauthorised access to site, maintain housekeeping and manage waste.
• Meet environmental obligations (spill kits, protecting vegetation, correct storage of materials).

These are health and safety compliance requirements; the document does not state a scoring split or minimum qualifying score.

Scope: Upgrade of 108316 STR, Ward 45, KwaMashu.

• Upgrade an existing 220 m gravel track/roadway to a 4.5 m wide hardening surface (concrete passage/footpath).

Works include:

• Site clearance and general clearance.
• Relocation of services (as required).
• Earthworks and excavation for roadworks.
• Stormwater upgrade and drainage.
• Kerbing.
• Concrete surfacing.
• Retaining walls / gabions.

The project is under eThekwini Municipality – Road Provision.

This document is the Site Specific Health and Safety Specification (Baseline Risk Assessment) for the works.

Risk assessment methodology to be followed by the contractor:

1. Identify hazards associated with work activities.
2. Assess risks in terms of severity, likelihood, and controllability.
3. Evaluate risks.
4. Determine the level of control.
5. Implement controls.
6. Monitor the effectiveness of controls.

Risk scores are calculated by multiplying Exposure (E) x Probability (P) x Severity (S), with defined thresholds for risk levels. The contractor must apply this method when developing task-based risk assessments.

Quality management is not addressed directly. The risk assessment requires the contractor to verify that plant and equipment are roadworthy and inspected, and that materials are stored correctly to prevent damage. No formal quality management system or certification is mentioned.

No pricing schedule, rates, bill of quantities, or payment terms are provided in this document.

No pricing or financial requirements are stated in this document.

Contractor must comply with:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993).
• 2014 Construction Regulations (specifically regulation 5.1(b)).
• The Client's Site Specific Health and Safety Specification.
• Construction Regulations regarding site risk assessments, competent persons, and medical fitness.

The document does not state CSD, tax, B-BBEE, or CIDB requirements.

Health and safety requirements for the contractor:

• Must conduct and maintain task-based risk assessments based on the client's baseline risk assessment.
• Must appoint a competent Safety Officer and a Traffic Officer for the contract duration.
• Must provide and maintain adequate welfare facilities: chemical toilets (1 per 30 workers), showers and changing rooms for both sexes, drinking water, first aid boxes, firefighting equipment.
• Must ensure all plant and equipment are roadworthy, inspected, and operated by competent, medically fit operators.
• Must implement a traffic management plan compliant with SARTSM, including proper signage and flag persons.
• Must control unauthorised access to the site, and post appropriate signs.
• Must conduct daily excavation inspections (for excavations deeper than 1.5 m) and keep a register.
• Must manage housekeeping, waste disposal (bins with lids), and storage of materials to prevent trips, fires, and environmental spills.
• Must provide and enforce use of PPE (gloves, hard hats, boots, reflective vests).
• Must induct all personnel on site and ensure awareness of hazards such as snakes and heat stress.
• Must ensure compliance with all statutory appointments, CoC (Certificate of Compliance) and registers as per the General Safety Regulations.

Environmental requirements:

• The contractor must adhere to an Environmental Management Plan (implied by the requirement to ensure 'Environmental Management adhered' and to use spill kits).
• Must protect and clearly demarcate protected vegetation.
• Must manage storage of flammable liquids/gasses and combustible substances to prevent contamination and fire.
• Must use spill kits for oil and fuel spills.
• Must control waste and keep the site clean.

No additional evaluation criteria beyond the health and safety compliance requirements described in the main evaluationCriteria field. The document does not state a scoring methodology.