1.1 The work consists of design and building of brick-and-mortar Ticket Office Building,
Construction of retaining wall, steel palisade Fencing, Balustrades, Handrails, Electrical and
Plumbing works at Westbury Train Staton. All work to be done as per scope, specifications &
schedule of quantities.
1.2 Contract duration will be for 2 month from the time of accepting the appointment.
1.3 The general specifications are to be read in conjunction with the relevant specification for
each type of works as listed on the pricing schedules. Tenderers should comply with these
general conditions unless otherwise directed by the project manager.
- Definitions
2.1 Facilities: One of the subsidiaries of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) group
responsible for managing the property portfolio of the group and the maintenance thereof.
2.2 Facilities Manager: A manager of Facilities responsible of building and infrastructure
portfolio or any person authorised to act in that capacity.
2.3 Normal Working Hours: in this contract normal working hours will be will be 07h00 to 17h00
Mondays to Fridays excluding public holidays and weekends.
2.4 Contractor: Successful tender who is appointed by Facilities and will be responsible to carry
out the works as per this specification & attached schedule of quantities.
- Technical specification
3 1 Interpretations
Supporting Specifications
Project Specifications
The latest edition, including all amendments up to date of tender, of the following specifications,
publications and codes of practice shall be read in conjunction with this specification
and shall be deemed to form part thereof:
NHBRC regulations
SABS 1200 D - Earthworks
SANS 10400 - Compliance with South African local building regulations
Local Authority regulations
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National Building Regulations
Building Standards Act No.
Model Preambles of Trades (2008 edition)
Approved building plans and specifications
SABS 1200 MK - Kerbing and channelling
All building materials SABS approved
4.1 Technical specification
4.1.1 General & Site Works
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Regulations: Compliance with local building regulations (e.g., SANS 10400 in South Africa).
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Site Setup: Clearing, hoarding, and establishing temporary services (water, electricity).
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Excavation: Trenching for foundations, soil treatment for termites.
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Water Management: Stormwater drainage, proper site leveling to prevent flooding.
4.1.2 Foundations and Structural Components
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Foundation: Concrete footings (e.g., 15-20MPa) designed according to soil tests.
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Slab: Reinforced concrete ground slab, typically with damp-proof membrane (DPM) to
prevent moisture ingress.
- Walls: External walls (e.g., 230mm brickwork or 140mm concrete block) and internal
partition walls.
- Lintels: Pre-stressed concrete lintels over doors and windows.
4.1.3 Roof Structure and Covering
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Roof Structure: Engineered timber or steel trusses.
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Roof Covering: Concrete tiles, metal sheeting (e.g., IBR as Per BoQ), or according to
architectural design.
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Insulation: Installation of thermal insulation (e.g., SANS 10400-XA compliance).
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Rainwater Goods: Gutters, downpipes, and facia boards.
4.1.4 Exterior and Interior Finishes
- Windows & Doors: Aluminum, glazing according to energy-efficiency standards (double-
glazing where required).
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Plastering: Internal and external cement plaster (min. 12mm thick).
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Painting: Exterior (anti-fungal/weather-resistant) and interior (acrylic PVA).
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Floor Finishes: Ceramic tiles or carpets in specific areas.
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Ceilings: Refer to the BoQ.
4.1.5 Services (Plumbing & Electrical)
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Electrical: Sub-main distribution board, lighting points, socket outlets, and DB board setup.
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Plumbing: Hot and cold-water piping, sanitary ware installation (toilets, basins, showers).
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Drainage: Soil and wastewater systems connected to municipal sewer.
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Hot Water: Solar geyser or heat pump system (energy-efficient requirement).
4.1.6 Fixtures and Fittings
- Kitchen: Kitchen cabinets (modular/custom), countertops (granite or engineered stone), and
sink.
4.2 Background
Station was vandalised, platforms were trenched and left open during station vandalism, reinstating
of platform surfaces and minor works is require before the service resumption.
4.4 General/technical requirements
4.4.1 All completed platform surfaces to be neat and clean after completion
4.4.2 Removal of Existing work: Contractor will be responsible to remove and dispose of all rubble
after completion of the works.
4.4.3 Establishment & Penalties: The construction period for each project will be agreed upon by
both parties, before construction commences. Should the works not be completed within the agreed
upon period a penalty of R 500/day will apply for each day in breach. Quality of materials and the
use of the correct materials is important, if the project manager finds that sub-standard work or
materials is been used the contractor will have to rectify his errors at his own expenses within an
agreed period of time before payment will be made to the contractor. Failure to comply may lead to
the tender being cancelled by the Prasa.
4.4.4 Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 6.7.1.
Tenderers are to note the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act No.
and the Construction Regulations 2003 issued in terms of Section 43 of the Act. The tenderer shall be
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deemed to have read and fully understood the requirements of the above Act and Regulations and
to have allowed for all costs in compliance therewith. The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993
(Act ) stipulates that the Contractor is primarily responsible or liable for the health and
safety of all his/her employees. This is embedded in Section 16(1) of the said Act. This responsibility
or liability is also extended to include a mandatory that performs work on behalf of the employer on
his/her premises. A βmandatoryβ is defined in the said Act as:- βIncluding an agent, contractor or
subcontractor for work, but without derogating from his status in his own right as an employer or
userβ
In terms of Section 37(2), read with Section 41, of the said Act, it is legally possible for an employer
to indemnify himself from this responsibility or liability regarding the actions of the mandatory.
Section 37(2) stipulates that there should be a written agreement in place between the employer
and the mandatory regarding the arrangements and procedures between them to ensure
compliance by the mandatory with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993.
In order to ensure that this written agreement is honoured at all times, regular inspections of work
that is performed will be conducted and if found to be noncompliant with the said agreement, a
notice of non-compliance will be issued. All work will be stopped and reasons for non-compliance
must be given and what corrective action will be taken to rectify the situation must be stipulated.
- Contract Performance
5.1. The contractor will sign a service level agreement with the PRASA. The performance of the
Contractor will be discussed on the monthly basis at meetings scheduled to sit at PRASA
offices. Performance Items to be discussed will include:
βͺ the number of breakdowns for specific period
βͺ submission of reports, invoices and other administration duties
βͺ payment of invoices
- General Information
6.1. The contractor shall be or have in his employment an accredited person. Proof must be
supplied of the above requirements
6.2. All material removed to be returned to PRASA unless otherwise stated.
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6.3. Compliance certificates to be issued on completion of all new work done at no cost to PRASA.
Compliance certificates required for existing installations to be priced out at the prescribed
set rate.
- Safety and provision of materials:
7.1. The contractor is reponsible for supply of all material required to atteng to the works as per
job cards /work order.
7.2. All material used shall be SABS approved
7.3. Prasa Project Manager /Supervisor reserve the right to query price of any material that is on
the material list. He /she may request that the contractor justifies a copy of the material
purchased, invoices or actual quotes from reputable suppliers.
7.4. Please note the following local content threshold will apply when supplying material;
7.4.1.90% for Electrical cables.
7.4.2.100% on steel products.
7.4.3.100% on Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes.
7.4.4.All materials supplied and workmanship to meet the prescribed Statutory
Requirements, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993.
NB: The contractor material supplier must be reputable material supplier and only
market related material prices will not be accepted by PRASA.
7.5. Provision of a Safety File is a requirement and must be submitted prior to any work
commences. Safety File is included in the schedule of rates table, proof of cost will be
required before the contract claim the amount.
- Quality Of Work And Workmanship:
- Works with poor workmanship will not be signed off and PRASA reserve the right to hold
payments until satisfied with the quality of the works.
- Non-Compliance:
- Safety β the contractor will at all times ensure that work is performed in accordance with all
the prescribed legal prescripts.
- NB: No work is to be done without approval of Safety File and valid signed site access
certificate being issued to the contractor. No Contractor will be allowed on site without having
attended the safety Induction training and proof is to be submitted to the Project Manager
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- Response time β if an appointed service provider as per the General provisions fails to adhere
to the priority levels as prescribed PRASA Facilities department hereby reserves the right to
penalise the service provider a penalty fee of 10% of the value of the work and if this provision
is continually be violated the contract will be terminated.
- Proof of Work done - the contractor will provide photos of before/during and after work
completed with claim submitted. Photos can be submitted electronically.
- Qualified personnel- It is a requirement that personnel performing/overseeing works issued
to the contractor be qualified in specific Trade.
- Qualification requirements
If you do not submit the following documents/information, your submission will be disqualified
automatically
- CIDB grade 4GB or higher
- Valid COIDA
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ANNEXURE 1: Health Safety Requirements Template For Issuing of Site Access
Contractor safety file contents list
The purpose of this checklist is to guide the contractors and their sub-contractors as to what
documents are required for them to prepare a safety file that must be issues to PRASA Cres Regional
Departments or Head Office for evaluation before a site access is issued.
This checklist was revised to cater for COVID 19 requirements as per RSA Government Disaster
Management Act as amended and its Regulations.
Human Coronaviruses are common throughout the world. There are many different coronaviruses
identified in animals but only a small number of these can cause disease in humans.
On 7 January 2020, βSevere Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2β (SARS-CoV-2) was confirmed
as the causative agent of βCoronavirus Disease 2019β or COVID-19. The majority of the case-patients
initially identified were dealers and vendors at a seafood, poultry and live wildlife market in China.
Since then, the virus has spread to more than 100 countries, including South Africa.
The spread of the disease is thought to happen mainly via respiratory droplets produced when an
infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how influenza and other respiratory pathogens spread.
Thus far, the majority of cases have occurred in people with close physical contact to cases and
healthcare workers caring for patients with COVID-19.
Current symptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 have included mild to severe respiratory
illness with cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or fever.
The complete clinical picture with regard to COVID-19 is still not fully clear. Reported illnesses have
ranged from infected people with little to no symptoms to people being severely ill and dying.
Name of the Contractor:
Project:
Safety File Assessor and Date:
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Requirement(s) Compliance Status Comment(s)
(Yes / No)
1 Scope of works and Project Duration
2 Notification to DOL (If applicable and as
defined in the 2014 Construction
Regulations)
3 Registration of the project with DOL for
the construction permit if the total project
value is more than R45 Million
(If applicable and as defined in the 2014
Construction Regulations)
4 Valid Letter of Good Standing
Employee List and Certified Copies of their
Identity Documents (RSA Citizens) or
Passports or Work Permits for foreign
Nationals (Employee register); Home
address; Contact Numbers; Residential
Address; Name of Next of kin with
Contacts
(Very critical issue for contact tracing)
6 Approved Organizational Structure
7 Approved S/HE Policy
8 Approved COVID 19 Policy / Declaration
9 Approved S/HE Plan
10 Risk Assessments for the projects as per
project scope approved by the Risk
Assessor and they should cover COVID 19
related risk and mitigation measures.
11 Proof of medical fitness of employees who
will be working on the project and they
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Requirement(s) Compliance Status Comment(s)
(Yes / No)
should be from the Occupational Health
Practitioner not a General Practitioner.
- Protocols for dealing with COVID
19 positive cases.
employees including sub-
contractor
- The type of thermometer that will
be utilised and its calibration
status.
12 Statutory Appointments including
competency certificates and CVs e.g.
COVID 19 Compliance Officer; First Aider
and etc
(Signed by the appointer and accepted by
appointeeβs include CVβs and competency
certificates)
13 Tool inspections Checklists and Register
14 PPE Matrix and Records include COVID 19
PPE Requirements and list of the PPE to be
provided.
15 Safe Working Procedures or Method
Statements Including COVID-19 control
measures. A list of the documents
required here is identified as a minimum
- Waste management protocol on
how COVID 19 related waste will
be managed.
- Incident reporting procedure.
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Requirement(s) Compliance Status Comment(s)
(Yes / No)
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Emergency procedure.
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COVID 19 case handling.
Tool box Talks Templates to include COVID
19 information for awareness purposes.
Include induction material covering COVID
17 Equipment Maintenance (Calibrations,
Safe Working load certificates and
Decontamination or Sanitation Records
etc) if applicable
18 Chemicals substances list; MSDSs for
chemicals to be used (14 point format)
including Proof of training on MSDS if
applicable.
19 Excavation plan (when applicable)
20 Scaffolding plan (when applicable)
21 Declaration of Sub-contractors (when
applicable)
22 Proof of Third Party Liability Cover
Conclusion / Statement of Compliance
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