RFP091/2026: demolition and construction of new school buildings at popano secondary school, free state (dbsa/fsdoe)

Tender briefing attendance is mandatory. Details:

• For online briefings: Access the published MS Teams link and provide company name, email, contact number, and attendee name in the chat box as proof of attendance.
• For physical briefings: Attend the location specified in Volume 1, T1.1, and sign the Tender Brief Attendance Register.
• The original attendance register (physical) or MS Teams chat log (online) will serve as formal proof. Photos of signed registers are acceptable but not a substitute for the original.
• Failure to provide valid proof may result in disqualification.
• Bidders must certify understanding of the work scope, conditions, and explanations provided during the briefing.

Submit all required returnable documents as listed in the Tender Returnables Checklist (Volume 2, Part T2). Key points:

• All forms must be fully completed, signed, and unaltered.
• Attachments/supporting documents must be compiled in a separate file, indexed to match the Returnables Checklist.
• Only complete applicable returnables; irrelevant ones may be omitted.
• Proof of attendance at the tender briefing (physical or online via MS Teams) is mandatory. For online briefings, provide company name, email, contact number, and attendee name in the chat box. For physical briefings, sign the attendance register. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
• Subcontracting Schedule (T2.1.18) is applicable and must be completed.
• SBD6.2 (Local Production and Content Declaration) is optional (tick box unmarked).
• All pages of joint venture agreements must be signed by all parties if applicable.

Returnable documents checklist (Volume 2, Part T2):

• T2.1.1: Tender Brief Attendance (physical or online).
• T2.1.2: Certificate of Authority for Signatory (for companies, CCs, partnerships, sole proprietors, or joint ventures).
• T2.1.3: Joint Venture/Consortium Disclosure Form (if applicable), including a copy of the joint venture agreement.
• T2.1.4: Record of Addenda to Tender Document.
• T2.1.5: Declaration of Default and Termination (must be signed).
• T2.1.6: Bidder’s Disclosure (SBD4).
• T2.1.7: Service Provider Code of Conduct.
• T2.1.8: RFP Declaration Form.
• T2.1.9: Enterprise Questionnaire.
• T2.1.10: Certificate of Acquaintance with Tender Document.
• T2.1.11: Proof of Registration with CSD & CIDB.
• T2.1.12: Tax Requirement.
• T2.1.13: Registration Certificates/Agreements/Identity Documents.
• T2.1.14: Workmen’s Compensation Registration (COIDA).
• T2.1.15: UIF Registration Certificate.
• T2.1.16: Financial Standing/Bank Rating.
• T2.1.17: SBD6.1 (B-BBEE Status Level Certificate).
• T2.1.18: Subcontracting Schedule (applicable).
• T2.1.19: SBD6.2 (Local Production and Content Declaration, optional).

Instructions:

• All forms must be completed, signed, and unaltered.
• Attachments must be compiled in a separate file, indexed to match the checklist.
• Only applicable returnables need to be completed.

General:

• Must be a registered legal entity (company, CC, partnership, sole proprietor, or joint venture).
• Must have valid CIDB registration and other mandatory certifications (COIDA, UIF, tax clearance).
• Must not be listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers.

Financial:

• Proof of financial standing (bank rating or equivalent).
• Ability to provide performance guarantees if required.

B-bbee:

• Valid B-BBEE Status Level Certificate (SBD6.1).
• Compliance with preferential procurement goals (where applicable).

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in similar projects (structural repairs, building replacements).
• For joint ventures: Formalized agreements with clear roles and capital contributions.

Bid must include proof of financial standing/bank rating (T2.1.16). Performance guarantees and bonds may be required as part of contractual obligations.

Pricing must account for all aspects influencing cost or construction, as outlined in the tender documentation. Bidders must determine rates and prices based on a full understanding of the work scope, conditions, and explanations provided during the briefing.

Mandatory compliance documents:

• Proof of registration with CSD and CIDB (T2.1.11).
• Tax clearance certificate (T2.1.12).
• Registration certificates, agreements, and identity documents (T2.1.13).
• Workmen’s Compensation Registration (COIDA) (T2.1.14).
• UIF Registration Certificate (T2.1.15).
• B-BBEE Status Level Certificate (SBD6.1) (T2.1.17).
• Declaration of Default and Termination (T2.1.5) must be signed, even if not applicable.
• Bidder’s Disclosure (SBD4) (T2.1.6) must be completed in full.
• Service Provider Code of Conduct (T2.1.7) must be acknowledged and adhered to.
• Enterprise Questionnaire (T2.1.9) must be completed.
• Certificate of Acquaintance with Tender Document (T2.1.10) must be signed.
• Joint Venture/Consortium Disclosure Form (T2.1.3) required if bidding as a joint venture, including a copy of the joint venture agreement with details on ownership, control, capital contributions, and equipment.
• All partners in a joint venture must complete ABE Declaration Affidavits if applicable.
• Conflict of interest declarations and compliance with POPIA, PFMA, PRECCA, CIDB Act, and B-BBEE Act are mandatory.

Contractual terms and conditions are governed by the following frameworks:

• DBSA Procurement Policy and Section 217 of the Constitution (fair, equitable, transparent, competitive, cost-effective).
• Compliance with PFMA, B-BBEE Act, Companies Act, PRECCA, Protected Disclosures Act, CIDB Act, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, and POPIA.
• Service providers must adhere to the DBSA Service Provider Code of Conduct, including:
• Prohibition of bribes, kickbacks, and corrupt practices.
• Accurate record-keeping and financial transparency.
• Reporting fraud or corruption via Tip-offs Anonymous (0800 204 933 or [email protected]).
• No engagement with non-value-adding agents for BBBEE fronting.
• Compliance with fair competition and antitrust laws.
• DBSA reserves the right to terminate contracts or restrict business with service providers for breaches, including misrepresentation, collusion, or failure to disclose accurate information.
• Joint ventures must formalize agreements with signed pages, detailing ownership, control, capital contributions, and equipment. Non-compliance renders the tender non-responsive.
• Performance guarantees and bonds may be required as part of contractual obligations.

• Scope: Appointment of a contractor for the repair of structural defects and replacement of buildings in unsatisfactory condition at Popano Secondary School on behalf of the Free State Department of Education (FSDOE).
• Contract Agreement: JBCC Principal Building Agreement, Edition 6.2 (May 2018), with incorporated contract documents.
• Key Deliverables: Demolition of existing structures, earthworks, concrete work, masonry, waterproofing, roofing, carpentry, joinery, and associated services.
• Site: Popano Secondary School, Free State.
• Project Includes: Repair/replacement of multiple blocks (Administration, Library, Classrooms, Nutrition, Ablution), septic tanks, and site clearance.
• Special Requirements: Compliance with JBCC, OHS Act, Construction Regulations, HIV/AIDS specification, and local by-laws.

• General: Tenderer must be a registered contractor with relevant experience in building and civil works, particularly school infrastructure projects. Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (CIPC, tax clearance, B-BBEE). Financial capacity for project scale (provisional sums ~R20M+). Technical capability to manage multi-disciplinary trades.
• Specific: Experience with JBCC contracts (Principal Building Agreement Edition 6.2). Demonstrated ability to work with government departments (FSDOE, DBSA) and comply with public sector procurement. Capacity to employ and manage a Community Liaison Officer (CLO) and implement social development programs. Ability to provide performance guarantees, insurances, and securities.

• Contract uses JBCC Principal Building Agreement, Edition 6.2 (May 2018) and incorporated documents.
• JBCC General Preliminaries (May 2018) incorporated, with amendments as specified.
• General Preambles for Trades 2017 (ASAQS) incorporated; if retracted, Model Preambles for Trades 2008 apply. Supplementary preambles/specifications override General Preambles.
• Pricing: All prices include materials, labour, plant, overheads, profit, taxes (excluding VAT). VAT separately stated. Unpriced items deemed covered; no claims for omissions.
• Preliminaries: If Option A selected, split into Fixed (F), Value-related (V), Time-related (T). Default split: T=60%, F=25%, V=15%.
• Programme: Submit baseline programme (soft copy) for approval before agreement signature. Maintain and update with written approval for changes.
• Drawings issued electronically; deemed received on dispatch date.
• Provide O&M Manuals (1 electronic + 1 hard copy), as-fitted drawings (1 electronic + 1 hard copy), laminated plant room drawings at practical completion.
• Erect SAIA-approved notice board listing employer, contractor, consultants. No subcontractor boards without approval.
• Contractor responsible for all construction aspects: management, resourcing, programming, coordination, quality.
• Provide warranties for materials/goods/workmanship, addressed to employer, covering defects for specified period.
• Overtime costs borne by contractor unless pre-authorised. Comply with Mangaung Municipality by-laws (no noisy work on Sundays/public holidays, restricted hours).
• Assist in cost management to avoid exceeding contract sum.
• Prevent overloading damage; submit loading/storage/plant details for approval.
• Maintain confidentiality; obtain similar undertakings from subcontractors/suppliers. No media releases without employer's consent.
• Copyright of all drawings/specifications vests with employer.
• Take forward cover on imported items subject to currency fluctuation.
• Handle free-issue equipment/materials (storage, rigging, installation, testing) unless subcontractor responsibility.
• Provide scaffolding for all works, including subcontractors and direct contractors.
• Issue personalised ID cards (photo, name, ID number) to all site personnel; no unauthorised access.
• Train employer's staff on system operation.
• Propping of floors may be required for vehicle access/storage; contractor bears cost and obtains approval.
• Flat roof waterproofing must be flood-tested for 48 hours.
• Provide list of subcontractors for principal agent review; subcontractors may be withdrawn by mutual agreement.
• Submit CVs of management staff (foreman, contracts manager) for review.
• Submit quality control checklist format before appointment.
• Employ Community Liaison Officer (CLO) nominated by community for contract duration at R286/day. Duties per Annexure B.
• Manage workforce to avoid local community stoppages.
• Demolitions: carry out safely, avoid damage to remaining structures. Contractor liable for any damage.
• Notify principal agent before disconnecting/removing electrical installations.
• Salvaged materials (e.g., bricks) must be cleaned, stacked, approved before reuse.
• Contractor owns removed/demolished materials; dispose of debris off-site at own cost.
• Visit site to ascertain ground conditions for excavations.
• Excavations approved by principal agent before foundations. Over-excavations filled with 15MPa concrete at contractor's expense.
• No blasting without written permission; contractor liable for damage/injury.
• Filling includes density tests per SANS 1200D; prescribed tests deemed included in rates.
• Keep excavations free of water (excluding subterranean water).
• Provide anti-termite soil poison (10-year guarantee) under floors and trenches.
• Concrete tests (cube strength) by independent firm approved by engineer; costs included in rates.
• Formwork propped until new work self-supporting.
• Concrete in panels includes formwork and fillets; surface beds cast in ~9m panels.
• Reinforcement per specifications; contractor responsible for design of certain items (aluminium shopfronts, glass balustrades, post-tensioned slabs).
• Provide design indemnity letters, shop drawings, samples, workmanship guarantees for design-supply-install items.
• Waterproofing carries 10-year guarantee; roofs have even falls to outlets.
• Roofing sheets fixed per manufacturer's recommendations; cut edges treated to match finish.
• Structural timber roof trusses prefabricated, sawn softwood, with purlins, bracing, per architect's drawings.
• Submit shop drawings and design certificates for roof trusses before fabrication.
• Particle board complies with SABS 1300 (exterior/flooring) or SABS 1301 (interior).
• Joinery descriptions include frames, transoms, mullions, rails. Hardwood joinery includes pelleting of bolt holes.
• Laminate finishes glued under pressure; edge strips butt-jointed.
• Face bricks ordered timeously for uniformity; sample panels (1500x1000mm) built on-site for architect approval.
• Brickwork includes weep holes (every 5th perpend in bottom course of external skin).
• Waterproofing to roofs uses 4mm Derbigum SP (or approved equivalent), fully bonded, with flashing strips and sealing.
• Protective stone dressing (19mm crushed stone) on waterproofing for sloping roofs.
• Protective roofing paint (two coats Silvakote bituminous aluminium) applied to waterproofing.
• Sealing compounds (polysulphide, polyurethane, silicone) used in expansion joints, steel frame-wall joints, skirting-wall joints.
• Profiled metal roofing (0.55mm Saflok 700 or approved equivalent) fixed to timber purlins with SL 700 clips and wafer-head fasteners.
• Insulation (4mm Alucushion or equivalent) laid taut over purlins, fixed with PVC-coated straining wires.
• Health and Safety: Comply with OHS Act 1993 and Construction Regulations 2014. Requirements include:
• Full-time Pr. CHSO (SACPCMP-registered) health and safety officer.
• PPE: reflective vests, hard hats, protective footwear, ear plugs, dust masks, gloves, high-visibility overalls (SARTSM Chapter 13 Level 3), SANS-approved ear defenders.
• Safety file, training, medicals (baseline and exit), signage.
• Health and safety plan agreed with health and safety consultant.
• Regular audits; non-compliance may delay progress payments.
• HIV/AIDS Awareness: Comply with DBSA HIV/AIDS specification (PW 1544). Requirements include:
• Awareness campaigns, workshops, posters, booklets, videos.
• Condom dispensers (male/female) replenished daily.
• Monitoring and reporting.
• Non-compliance may delay progress payments.

• Pricing in provided Bill of Quantities (BOQ) format, with rates and amounts for each item.
• VAT separately stated on summary page.
• Prices include all costs (materials, labour, plant, overheads, profit, taxes excluding VAT).
• Unpriced or zero-priced items deemed covered; no extras for omissions.
• Preliminaries split into Fixed (F), Value-related (V), Time-related (T) if Option A selected. Default split: T=60%, F=25%, V=15%.
• Allow for all obligations in JBCC Principal Building Agreement and General/Supplementary Preambles.
• Cost of concrete tests (cube moulds, testing, reports) included in rates.
• Density tests for filling deemed included in layer work rates; additional tests may be instructed in writing.
• Overtime costs borne by contractor unless pre-authorised.
• Take forward cover on imported items subject to currency fluctuation.
• Payment terms and progress certificates subject to compliance with OHS and HIV/AIDS requirements; non-compliance may delay payments.

• Comply with JBCC Principal Building Agreement (Edition 6.2, May 2018) and incorporated contract documents.
• Mandatory compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993) and Construction Regulations, 2014. Non-compliance may delay progress payments.
• Provide full-time Pr. CHSO (SACPCMP-registered) health and safety officer, PPE, safety file, training, medicals, signage.
• Comply with DBSA HIV/AIDS specification (PW 1544), including awareness campaigns, workshops, monitoring. Non-compliance may delay payments.
• Adhere to Mangaung Municipality by-laws for noise and working hours.
• Ensure all subcontractors and suppliers comply with confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
• Provide warranties for materials/goods/workmanship as specified.
• Obtain principal agent approval for programme updates, design changes, method statements.
• Ensure all works meet SANS standards (e.g., SANS 1200D for density tests, SABS 1300/1301 for particle board).

• Evaluation focuses on design, functional design, and quality inspection of the works.
• Alterations to design, quality, or quantity are permitted if they do not substantially change the scope.
• The architect and engineers (civil/structural, mechanical, electrical) have authority to issue contract instructions for compliance, corrections, and quality control.
• General criteria include: registration and compliance with South African legal and regulatory requirements; experience in similar projects (school construction, structural repairs, demolitions); capacity to manage subcontractors and coordinate complex works; financial stability to handle provisional sums and adjustments.
• Technical criteria include: proven expertise in design, supply, and installation of specified items (e.g., aluminium, glass, post-tensioned slabs); ability to produce shop drawings, samples, and compliance certificates; familiarity with JBCC contracts and ASAQS General Preambles for Trades.
• Health and safety criteria include: compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993) and Construction Regulations; ability to implement and maintain a Health & Safety Plan.
• Documentation criteria include: ability to provide required documentation (O&M manuals, as-fitted drawings, guarantees); capacity to use electronic systems for drawings and programme management.

• The project involves Phase 1: Demolition of existing structures and construction of a new school at Popano Secondary School.
• The scope includes repair of structural defects and replacement of buildings in unsatisfactory condition.
• The contract is governed by the JBCC Principal Building Agreement (Edition 6.2 - May 2018) and JBCC General Preliminaries (May 2018).
• The ASAQS General Preambles for Trades 2017 (or Model Preambles for Trades 2008 if retracted) are incorporated into the bills of quantities.
• Supplementary preambles/specifications in the bills take precedence over General Preambles.
• Contractor must price all items, including materials, labor, plant, temporary works, taxes (excluding VAT), overheads, and profit. Unpriced or zero-priced items are deemed covered elsewhere in the bills.
• VAT must be separately stated on the summary page.
• Contractor is responsible for design, supply, and installation of specific items (e.g., aluminium shopfronts, glass balustrades, post-tensioned slabs) and must:
• Provide design indemnity letters.
• Submit shop drawings for architect approval.
• Provide samples for design team approval.
• Calculate tolerances for expansion/contraction (e.g., aluminium).
• Provide written guarantees for workmanship.
• Quantities in the bills are provisional and subject to remeasurement.
• Contractor must clarify any unclear drawings, specifications, or bills of quantities in writing with the principal agent before submission.
• Rates must include all items required for a functional system (e.g., fixings, hangers, fittings, sealant).
• The architect is responsible for architectural and functional design, as well as quality inspection of the works.
• Civil/structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers are responsible for design and quality inspection in their respective disciplines.
• Quantity surveyor handles measurements, valuations, financial assessments, and cost control.
• Contractor must:
• Rectify discrepancies, errors, or omissions in the agreement.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and by-laws.
• Provide and test material samples, finishes, or assemblies.
• Open up work for inspection, removal, or re-execution as required.
• Protect the works and rectify defects.
• Prepare lists for practical, final, and completion stages.
• Manage expenditure of budgetary allowances, prime cost amounts, and provisional sums.
• Coordinate subcontractor appointments and direct contractor work.
• Contractor must submit shop drawings for approval before installation of plant, equipment, or related items.
• Contractor must carry out works to avoid unacceptable dust, noise, vibrations, nuisance, or annoyance to the employer, public, or adjacent properties, within legal limits.
• Contractor is responsible for controlling all forms of pollution (e.g., noise, artificial light, wind-blown sand, dust, mud deposits) during the construction period.
• Contractor must keep all roads bordering the site clean and free of dirt or debris caused by the works.
• Delays or stoppages due to compliance with environmental requirements will not justify adjustments to the construction period or contract value.

• Contractor must price all items in the bills of quantities, including materials, labor, plant, temporary works, taxes (excluding VAT), overheads, and profit.
• Unpriced or zero-priced items are deemed covered elsewhere in the bills.
• VAT must be separately stated on the summary page.
• If any description is unclear, the contractor must request written clarification from the principal agent before submission. Failure to do so means the contractor is assumed to have priced for international best practice standards.
• Contractor must allow for general attendance (e.g., scaffolding) for subcontractors at no charge, as per the subcontract agreement.
• Rates must include all items required for a functional system (e.g., fixings, hangers, fittings, sealant).
• Errors or omissions in pricing are deemed included in the contract sum unless clarified in writing with the principal agent.

• Pricing must cover all costs for materials, fabrication, conveyance, delivery, unloading, storing, labor, plant, temporary works, duties, taxes (excluding VAT), overheads, and profit.
• VAT must be separately stated on the summary page.
• Contractor must allow for general attendance (e.g., scaffolding) for subcontractors at no charge, as per the subcontract agreement.
• Errors or omissions in pricing are deemed included in the contract sum unless clarified in writing with the principal agent.
• Pricing must account for out-of-sequence work, overtime, and additional costs to meet programme requirements.
• Contractor must provide one electronic and one hard copy of Operating and Maintenance Manuals, as-fitted layout drawings, and laminated drawings for plant rooms.
• Unpriced or zero-priced items are deemed covered elsewhere in the bills.
• If any description is unclear, the contractor must request written clarification from the principal agent before submission. Failure to do so means the contractor is assumed to have priced for international best practice standards.
• Rates must include all items required for a functional system (e.g., fixings, hangers, fittings, sealant).

• Contractor must complete tenderer’s selections in the contract data before submission. If completed by the principal agent, the contractor’s signature on the agreement confirms acceptance.
• Contractor must comply with all obligations, requirements, and specifications in the General Preambles and supplementary preambles.
• Contractor must adhere to the Construction Regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, as overseen by the health and safety consultant.
• Contractor must control all forms of pollution (e.g., noise, dust, artificial light) and keep adjacent roads clean.
• Works must not cause unacceptable dust, noise, vibrations, or nuisance beyond legal limits. Delays due to compliance will not justify contract period or value adjustments.
• The contract is governed by the JBCC Principal Building Agreement (Edition 6.2 - May 2018) and JBCC General Preliminaries (May 2018).
• Contractor is responsible for the programme and must adhere to the baseline programme, with any changes requiring written approval from the principal agent.
• Practical completion criteria include milestone testing and operational readiness as detailed in the contract.
• Termination may occur if work ceases for 120 continuous calendar days due to circumstances beyond either party’s control.
• Contractor must provide electronic and hard copies of Operating and Maintenance Manuals, as-fitted drawings, and laminated plant room drawings.
• Contractor must erect and maintain a notice board listing the employer, contractor, and professional consultants.
• A health and safety consultant is appointed as the employer’s agent under the Construction Regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993).
• The consultant’s duties include:
• Preparing and updating the health and safety specification.
• Agreeing on the health and safety plan with the contractor.
• Conducting regular audits for compliance with the plan, act, and regulations.
• Issuing contract instructions for health and safety matters.
• Stopping any activity or execution of works if the specification/plan is not adhered to or if there is a risk of harm.
• Contractor must comply with all health and safety requirements and the consultant’s instructions.

precautions in controlling by whatever means necessary

all forms of pollution emanating from the works and/or

site during the construction period due inter alia to noise,

artificial light, wind-blown sand, dust, deposits of

mud, etc.

the site and are used by the contractor during the

execution of the works are kept clean and free of any

dirt or debris caused by the execution of the works"

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V:............................

Item T:............................

No

Section NO. 1

Bill NO. 1

Building Agreement (Edition 6.2 - May 2018)

shall be deemed to be incorporated in these

bills of quantities, amended as hereinafter

described

iii) The contractor is deemed to have referred to the

above mentioned documents for the full intent

and meaning of each clause

iv) The clauses in the above mentioned documents

are hereinafter referred to by clause number

and heading only

v) Where any item is not relevant to this specific

contract such item is marked N/A (signifying

"not applicable")

vi) Where standard clauses or alternatives are not

entirely applicable to this agreement such

amendments, modifications, corrections or

supplements as will apply are given under each

relevant clause heading and such amendments,

modifications, corrections or supplements shall

take precedence notwithstanding anything to the

contrary contained in the above mentioned

documents

• General: Must be a registered contractor with valid certifications and licenses to operate in South Africa.
• Experience: Proven track record in similar infrastructure upgrade, repair, and renovation projects, especially in educational facilities.
• Compliance: Must comply with all South African labour, health, and safety laws.
• Technical: Demonstrated capability to handle high-risk activities (e.g., electrical work, excavations, work at height).
• Technical: Access to SABS/ISO-compliant equipment and materials.
• Technical: Proven track record in managing OHS risks and implementing control measures.
• Financial: Financial stability and capacity to undertake the project as per the tender budget.
• Financial: Proof of insurance (e.g., public liability, workers' compensation).
• Legal: No history of non-compliance with OHS or construction regulations.
• Legal: Valid tax clearance and B-BBEE certification (if applicable).

• Scope: Repair of structural defects and replacement of buildings in unsatisfactory condition at Popano Secondary School, as defined in Tender 42.2.1 and Project Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
• Key deliverables: Infrastructure upgrades, repairs, and renovations at the school.
• Must address high-risk hazards identified in the baseline risk assessment, including:
• Fall protection and access scaffolding for all work at height.
• Electrical work, including substation construction and handling of high/medium voltage equipment.
• Excavations, lifting operations, and use of machinery.
• Demolition work, hazardous chemical substances, and vessels under pressure.
• Standards: Work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and Construction Regulations 2014.
• A site-specific health and safety specification must be prepared based on the baseline risk assessment.
• All tools, equipment, and materials (e.g., power tools, fixings, scaffolding) must conform to SABS/ISO standards where applicable.
• Immediate action is required for all high-risk activities, with mandatory controls documented in the risk assessment record.
• Site conditions: Existing hazards include exposed electrical wires, poor hygiene in ablution facilities, and partially collapsed ceiling boards.
• Work must address these conditions to mitigate risks of electrocution, health issues, and structural failures.

• Statutory: Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 (Section 9(1)): Employers must identify hazards, establish precautionary measures, and provide means to apply them.
• Statutory: Construction Regulations 2014: Requires a baseline risk assessment and a site-specific health and safety specification for construction projects.
• Health and safety: Conduct and document a baseline risk assessment for the project.
• Implement controls for high-risk activities (e.g., fall protection, electrical work, excavations) as per the risk assessment record.
• Provide PPE, training, and inspections as specified for each hazard (e.g., safety goggles for concrete work, respirators for hazardous chemicals).
• Ensure competency and fitness of employees, including medical examinations where required.
• Enforce a drugs and alcohol policy, including awareness training and testing.
• Site-specific: Address existing site hazards (e.g., exposed electrical wires, poor ventilation, collapsed ceiling boards) as part of the works.
• Maintain sanitary and welfare facilities in clean and hygienic conditions.

Repair of structural defects and replacement of buildings in unsatisfactory condition at Popano Secondary School. Works include structural repairs (foundation under-pinning, crack repair, walkway/staircase reconstruction, roof/truss replacement) and new construction (Admin Block, Media Centre, Classroom Blocks, Guard House, Dining Room/Nutrition Centre, Ablutions, External Works). Contractor responsible for all hoarding, demolition, new structures, associated services, and disposal of asbestos/waste materials.

Employer: Development Bank of Southern Africa Limited. Address: 1258 Lever Road, Headway Hill, Midrand, Gauteng, 1685. Postal: P.O. Box 1234, Halfway House, Midrand, 1685. Phone: (011) 313 3911. Fax: (011) 313 3086. Principal Agent details to be confirmed at contracting stage.

Submit the complete tender document as a whole. Do not take apart or alter any section. All forms must be completed in black ink. Required returnable documents include: Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), Performance Guarantee (C1.3), Bill of Quantities (C2.2), and Amendments, Qualifications & Alternatives (C2.3). Failure to submit a complete, unaltered document with all required forms may result in disqualification.

and the document shall not be taken apart or altered in any way whatsoever.

specific certificates and information pages to be attached, comprise the following:

General: Must be a registered contractor with valid CIDB grading for construction work. Compliance with South African tax laws (valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin). Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). B-BBEE certification (level to be specified in tender addenda). No history of fraud, corruption, or fronting (employer may audit records). Financial: Ability to provide a 10% performance guarantee (fixed or variable) as security. Financial stability to cover project costs (employer may request proof of liquidity). Technical: Proven experience in structural repairs, demolition, and new construction (masonry, roofing, services). Capacity to handle asbestos removal and waste disposal safely. Expertise in installing engineering services (electrical, plumbing, stormwater). Ability to coordinate with engineers/architects for design approvals. Legal: No ongoing insolvency, business rescue, or winding-up proceedings. Willingness to sign the JBCC agreement with DBSA's special conditions.

Scope: Repair of structural defects and replacement of buildings in unsatisfactory condition at Popano Secondary School. Works include: Foundation under-pinning, crack repair to floors and walls, reconstruction of walkways and staircases, replacement of roof trusses/covering/beams, defective floors, surface beds, and aprons. New construction: Admin Block, Media Centre/Store Rooms, Classroom Blocks (3 and 4), Guard House, Dining Room/Nutrition Centre, Ablutions (4 on-site), and External Works. Materials: Reinforced strip footings, ground slabs, structural masonry walls, prefabricated timber roofing, brickwork, face brick, plaster, paint, powder-coated aluminium windows, roof sheeting, barge flashing, ridge capping, fascia boards, suspended ceilings, hardwood timber frames/doors, aluminium rainwater goods, seamless gutters, uPVC downpipes, vinyl sheet flooring, porcelain tiles, electricity supply/distribution, stormwater management, V Drains, sewer/potable water pipelines, firefighting equipment, plumbing, desks, furniture, and equipment. Contractor must handle and dispose of asbestos and all waste material.

Electrification: Supply and installation of conduits, earthing, cabling, DB boards, light fittings, switches, plug points, dedicated plugs, testing, and commissioning. Wet Services: Internal reticulation of cold water and sewer, fire walls/detection, external fire reticulation, and manholes connecting to municipal sewer infrastructure.

Pricing structure based on Bill of Quantities (C2.2) with Pricing Instructions (C2.1). Amendments, Qualifications & Alternatives (C2.3) must be submitted. Contract data includes: Agreement and Contract Data (C1), Pricing Data (C2), Scope of Work (C3), and Site Information (C4). All schedules, forms, drawings, and referenced documents are incorporated into the contract.

Pricing: Submit Bill of Quantities (C2.2) with Pricing Instructions (C2.1). Amendments, Qualifications & Alternatives (C2.3) must be included. Payment Terms: Interim payment certificates issued no later than the 20th of each month. Retention: 10% of each payment certificate up to 5% of contract sum until practical completion, then reduced to 5% until final account (0%). Construction Guarantee: Variable guarantee of 10% until practical completion, then 5% until final completion. Fixed guarantee adjusted to 0% in final payment. Employer may withhold 10% of contract sum if valid guarantee not provided. Advanced payments not provided. Contract Works Insurance: Sum not less than contract sum + 10%. Public Liability Insurance: R10,000,000 per event, no claim limit. SASRIA Special Risks required. CPAP applicable for works exceeding 12 months due to employer delays; base month is tender closing date.

Mandatory: Valid Tax Compliance Status Pin (SARS), National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) Summary Report, CIDB registration (construction work), valid B-BBEE Certificate/Affidavit. Subcontractors: Submit agreements and supporting documents (B-BBEE Certificate, CIDB registration, regulatory registrations, Tax Compliance Pin, CSD Report) to Principal Agent and Employer at least 30 days prior to subcontractor commencement. Contractor must achieve cidb Skills Development Goals and Contract Participation Goals (CPG) for targeted enterprises. Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, and Construction Regulations, 2014 apply. Contractor liable for full compliance; mandatory agreement required per Section 37(2) of the Act.

Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, and Construction Regulations, 2014 apply. Contractor solely liable for compliance with all duties, obligations, and procedures. Must maintain health and safety files, risk register, claims/variation registers, labour records, and subcontractor contracts on-site for employer/agent access. Employer may audit for fraud, corruption, fronting, or safety incidents. Contractor must ensure subcontractors grant employer same access rights. Construction Health and Safety Agent must review/approve Principal Contractor’s Health and Safety File and submit Construction Work Permit applications to Department of Employment and Labour 30 days prior to commencement.

Contractor responsible for handling and disposing of asbestos material and all other waste generated from the works in compliance with applicable regulations.

Contract governed by JBCC Principal Building Agreement (Edition 4.1, Code 2101, March 2005) with Special Conditions of Contract (SCC). Key terms: Contractor responsible for design (including temporary works) and coordination; must submit designs for approval. Employer may choose security type (14.3 or 14.4); contractor must provide construction guarantee (10% until practical completion, 5% until final completion). Retention: 10% of payment certificates up to 5% of contract sum, reduced to 5% at practical completion, 0% at final account. Employer may withhold payments if guarantee invalid. Contractor must maintain valid security for duration; failure may lead to cancellation. Dispute resolution: Adjudication first, then arbitration. Contractor may not cede rights/obligations without employer approval. Subcontracting: Whole-work subcontracting requires employer written instruction; subcontractors must meet transformation requirements. Contractor must submit subcontractor agreements and supporting documents (B-BBEE, CIDB, tax compliance, CSD) 30 days prior to commencement. Employer may pay subcontractors directly if contractor fails. CPAP applies for works >12 months due to employer delays. Law: Republic of South Africa. Insurance: Contract works (sum +10%), public liability (R10M per event), SASRIA special risks. Lateral support insurance not required. Waiver of contractor’s lien required. Contract period: Possession within 3 days of guarantee submission; works commence within 7 working days. Weather allowance: 11 working days per 6 months. Interest rate per PFMA Section 80(1)(b).

Tender brief (physical): 2026-07-24 at 11:00, location: Popano Secondary School, 190 Botshabelo-A, Botshabelo, 9781. Tender queries deadline: 2026-07-28 at 12:00 (email to [email protected]). Query responses issued by 2026-07-31 at 16:30. Tender submission link request deadline: 2026-08-05 at 16:30. Tender closing date: 2026-08-06 at 23:55. Tender validity period: 120 calendar days from closing date.

Procurement & Tender Officer: Noma Rakoma. Email: [email protected]. For technical queries, contact details are as per T1.1 (refer to tender document). Employer: Development Bank of Southern Africa Limited, 1258 Lever Road, Headway Hill, Midrand, Gauteng, 1685. Tel: (011) 313 3911.

Submit bids via Microsoft OneDrive link (request via email to [email protected] by 2026-08-05 16:30). Late submissions or incorrect formats (e.g., folders instead of files, unzipped content) will be disqualified. Use official forms only—do not retype. Ensure all documents are correctly named, zipped, and uploaded in the prescribed order. Confirmation email serves as proof of submission. Bids must be signed by an authorized representative. Two-envelope system not required. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, or emailed bids will not be accepted. Submission deadline: 2026-08-06 at 23:55.

Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct location (T1.1). Late bids are not accepted. Submit on official forms only (no retyping) or online. Use prescribed structure/order; incorrect formatting may invalidate the bid.

Evaluation follows CIDB Method 1 with three stages: Stage 1: Responsiveness (pre-qualifiers and clarification checks), Stage 2: Financial Offer and Preference (90/10 preference point system), Stage 3: Objective Criteria and Risk Analysis. Pre-qualifiers include: attendance of compulsory tender brief, completed Declaration of Default and Termination, priced and signed Form of Offer, and successful completion of at least two similar projects (brick-and-mortar) in last 5 years with contract value > R40 million each. Clarification checks (48-hour response) include: adherence to Standard Conditions, returnable documents, CSD registration, Tax PIN, audited financials, B-BBEE certificate, public liability insurance, CVs for key personnel, and letter of intent for performance guarantee. Stage 2: Price (90 points) and B-BBEE status (10 points). Stage 3: Risk analysis includes tax compliance, CSD registration, no misrepresentation, no tender defaulters, no conflicts of interest, financial health, unduly high/low rates, PEP/Procure checks, and document authenticity.

Scope: Repair of structural defects and replacement of buildings in unsatisfactory condition at Popano Secondary School, Free State. Minimum CIDB grading: 7GB or higher. Specialization: Brick-and-mortar structures. Local content: Submit fully populated and signed SBD6.2 (Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Content) as per T2.1.19. CIDB B.U.I.L.D Programme applicable (Skills Development Standard and Indirect Targeting Standard). Site location: 190 Botshabelo-A, Botshabelo, 9781, Mangaung Local Municipality, Free State.

Submit pricing in Volume 3 (Price Schedule/BoQ) as per prescribed format. Fixed rates for contract duration, subject to adjustment only as per contract terms. Submit letter of intent for Performance/Construction Guarantee (10% of contract sum) from a registered South African bank or insurer. Public Liability Insurance: Minimum R10,000,000 per claim (proof of intent or active policy required). Alternative tender offers not permitted unless demonstrably compliant with DBSA standards. All pricing data must be complete—blank items disqualify the bid.

Mandatory: CSD registration (upload business registration, directorship, tax compliance, banking details). Submit Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) required for preference points. Joint ventures: Each member must submit separate TCS/PIN/CSD proof; consolidated B-BBEE certificate required. Foreign bidders: Tax compliance not required if no RSA residency/branch/establishment/income. Workmen’s Compensation (COIDA) and UIF registration certificates required. CIDB registration: 7GB or higher. Professional registrations: Construction Project Manager (SACPCMP, 5+ years post-registration), Health & Safety Officer (SACPCMP, 3+ years), Social Facilitator (3+ years experience), Clerk of Works (5+ years experience).

Bid subject to Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000 and PPR 2022. Additional legislation or special contract conditions may apply. Refer to the last page of the tender document for the applicable contract form (SBD7).

Foreign bidders: If no RSA residency, branch, permanent establishment, or income source, tax compliance (TCS/PIN) is not required. Failure to provide required particulars may invalidate the bid.

Bidding procedure enquiries: Development Bank of Southern Africa Limited. Contact details: Refer to T1.1 in tender document for telephone, facsimile, and email.