Rehabilitation of republiek and west street

Employer (SCM): AbaQulusi Municipality, PO Box 57, Vryheid 3100. Tel: (034) 982 2133, Fax: (034) 9890 9637. Email: [email protected]. Employer's Agent (Technical): DLV Engineers and Project Managers (Pty) Ltd, represented by Brian Ndlovu, 144 Mark Street, Vryheid 3100. Tel: (034) 980 7242, Fax: (034) 983 2765. Email: [email protected]. All communication must be addressed to Mr Brian Ndlovu in writing. Tender box location: AbaQulusi Municipality, c/o Mark & High Streets, Vryheid 3100.

Submission method: original hard copy only, placed in a sealed envelope marked "REHABILITATION OF REPUBLIEK AND WEST STREET, Tender No.: 8/2/1/628" and deposited in the Tender Box at AbaQulusi Municipality, c/o Mark & High Streets, Vryheid 3100. No electronic, faxed, telegraphic, or couriered submissions accepted. Two-envelope procedure not followed. All returnable documents must be completed, signed and submitted with the tender. Mandatory returnable forms and documents: Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), Contract Data Part 2 (C1.2), Completed Schedule of Quantities (C2.2), MBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), Enterprise Declaration Affidavit, Certificate of Attendance at Compulsory Clarification Meeting, Proof of CIDB registration (grade 7 CE/GB or higher) or application form F006, Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS TCS PIN, Company registration documents, Certified ID copies of directors/shareholders, Joint Venture Agreement and Power of Attorney (if applicable), Proof of Preference Points Claimed, VAT Registration Certificate and PIN, Skills Development Levy Certificate, Workmen's Compensation Registration Certificate, Certificate of no undisputed municipal commitments >30 days overdue (if >R10m incl. VAT), Particulars of state contracts awarded in last 5 years (if >R10k incl. VAT), Statement on imported content (if >R10m incl. VAT), Letter of intent from approved insurer for Performance Bond/Guarantee, Proof of public liability insurance minimum R5 million, Certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, Detailed CSD report, Certified current municipal account/lease/traditional authority letter not older than 3 months, Relevant experience with reference letters and completion certificates. Disqualification risks: incomplete or unsigned returnable forms, late submission, missing mandatory documents, failure to attend compulsory clarification meeting, non-compliance with eligibility criteria.

Two-stage evaluation. Stage 1: Responsiveness/Eligibility - tender must be complete and signed in all respects, bidder must have CIDB grade 7 CE/GB or higher, all documents listed in F.2.23 submitted, eligibility criteria met including proven on-site management expertise, financial capacity, plant/equipment access, and public liability insurance minimum R5 million. Stage 2: Financial Offer and Preferences (80/20) - Price 80 points, Special Goals 20 points. Special Goals allocated on HDI Equity: 100% HDI = 20 points, 75-99% = 15 points, 50-74% = 10 points, <50% = 0 points. Functionality assessment (minimum 70% to proceed): Site Agent/Foreman experience (30 points max: >5 years = 30, >2 years = 20, none = 10), Traceable project experience (50 points max: 5 projects = 50, 3 projects = 30, none = 0), Proposed Work Programme (10 points max: well-linked = 10, acceptable = 5, inadequate = 0), NQF in Labour Intensive Programme (10 points max: NQF 7 = 10, NQF 5 = 5). Tenderers must score minimum 56 points on functionality to be eligible. Tender validity: 90 days.

Rehabilitation of Republiek and West Street in Vryheid. CIDB category 7 CE/GB or higher required. Scope includes civil engineering works per SABS 1200 Standardized Specifications and General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works 3rd Edition 2015. Contractor must provide proof of public liability insurance minimum R5 million. Contractor Development Programme required: main contractor must impart skills to local SMMEs employed as sub-contractors. Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulations 2014, and AbaQulusi Municipality's OHS Specification. Key personnel requirements: Site Agent/Foreman with relevant experience (evaluated in functionality), management and supervisory staff for labour-intensive portions must meet eligibility requirements. Plant and equipment access required. Tenderers must submit proposed work programme. NQF qualifications in Labour Intensive Programme advantageous (NQF 7 = 10 points, NQF 5 = 5 points). Traceable project experience: 5 similar projects in past 10 years for maximum points. Geotechnical report and tender drawings provided in Part C4 Site Information.

Pricing format: Bills of Quantities (C2.2) with Pricing Instructions (C2.1). Tender sum inclusive of VAT. Performance Bond/Guarantee required: letter of intent from approved insurer undertaking to provide Performance Bond to format in Part T2.2. Public liability insurance minimum R5 million. Tender validity period: 90 days. Quotation validity: 60 days after closing date (per MBD 1). 80/20 preference point system applies (contract value up to R50 million). No advance payment terms specified in extracted text. Contractor must obtain own copies of GCC 2015, SABS 1200, OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014.

Mandatory: CSD registration (detailed report), SARS Tax Clearance Certificate or TCS PIN (each JV member), CIDB registration grade 7 CE/GB or higher, Certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, Company registration documents, Certified ID copies of directors/owners, Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable), Proof of address (municipal account/lease/traditional authority letter/councillor letter) not older than 3 months, Public liability insurance minimum R5 million, Relevant experience with reference letters and completion certificates, Completed MBD 1, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, Enterprise Declaration Affidavit, Certificate of Attendance at Compulsory Clarification Meeting, VAT registration certificate and PIN, Skills Development Levy Certificate, Workmen's Compensation Registration Certificate, Certificate of no undisputed municipal commitments >30 days overdue (if >R10m incl. VAT), Particulars of state contracts awarded in last 5 years (if >R10k incl. VAT), Statement on imported content (if >R10m incl. VAT), Letter of intent for Performance Bond/Guarantee. Prohibitions: no awards to persons in service of state, their close family members (spouse, child, parent), advisors/consultants contracted with municipality. Must complete Declaration of Interest questionnaire. Must be registered on Municipal Database (forms available at SCM office or www.abaqulusi.gov.za).