Department of education: sisizakele special school - construction of 08 sani...

The works comprise the construction of 8 sanitation infrastructure units (toilets) and associated external works at Sisizakele Special School. The BoQ covers preliminaries, alterations (demolition of septic tank and mobile toilets), earthworks, concrete, masonry, waterproofing, roofing, carpentry, ceilings, ironmongery, metalwork, plastering, and plumbing.

Returnable documents: the standard National Treasury forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, SBD 9) and any other forms specified in the tender pack must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid. The bill of quantities (Excel workbook) is the pricing document; rates and amounts must be filled in for each item. Old materials from alterations become the contractor's property, who must allow credit for them in the Final Summary. Old materials and rubbish must be regularly removed from site. Materials described for hand-over must be stored and handed over with an official receipt; failure to produce the receipt makes the contractor liable for full replacement value.

The tender is a standard National Treasury 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system (SBD 6.1). No specific evaluation split, minimum qualifying score, or functionality criteria are stated in the document. The bill of quantities is the basis for pricing; the contractor's price is the sum of the priced bills.

The works comprise the construction of 8 sanitation infrastructure units (toilets) and associated external works at Sisizakele Special School. The bill of quantities (BoQ) is structured in sections and bills: Section 1 (Preliminaries and General, fixed at 10% of the contract value), Section 2 (Alterations: demolition of existing septic tank 3.66m x 3.66m x 2m deep including desludging; removal of 6 mobile toilets; filling of 27 m3 of existing toilet pits; removal and re-instatement of 5 m of fence; temporary shade cloth screen 2000mm high, 373 m; 2 temporary double swing gates 5000mm x 2400mm), Section 3 (Earthworks: reduced level excavation, raft foundations, pits, tank stands, filling and compaction to 95% Mod AASHTO, gravel G7 and river sand filling, soil poisoning), Bill 2 (Concrete: 10MPa/19mm and 25MPa/19mm concrete, formwork, reinforcement, movement joints, test cubes), Bill 3 (Masonry: blockwork and brickwork in foundations and superstructure, face brickwork, brick reinforcement, lintels), Bill 4 (Waterproofing: DPC, polyethylene sheeting, bitumen coating, Derbigum membrane to external pit walls), Bill 5 (Roof coverings: Safintra Widedek profiled metal sheeting, insulation), Bill 6 (Carpentry and joinery: timber roof trusses, doors, windows), Bill 7 (Ceilings and partitions: Nutec fibre-cement ceilings, insulation), Bill 8 (Ironmongery: locks, door closers, bathroom fittings, signage), Bill 9 (Metalwork: security gates, door frames, windows, manhole covers), Bill 10 (Plastering: cement screeds and plasters), Bill 11 (Plumbing and drainage: rainwater goods, sanitary fittings, pipes and fittings).

Preliminaries and general items are fixed at 10% of the contract value. The BoQ is priced on a schedule of rates; the contractor must price each item. Old materials from alterations become the contractor's property and credit must be allowed for them in the Final Summary. The contractor must pay for the cost of concrete test cubes and testing. The contractor must provide a desludging certificate before payment for demolition of toilets. The contractor must provide TR1 and TR2 certificates for all roof trusses.

The contractor must comply with SABS 1200 G (concrete works), SABS 1215 (concrete masonry), SABS 0145 (concrete masonry construction), SANS 5859 (soil insecticide), SANS 952-1985 (polyethylene sheeting), and SANS 226:2004 (taps). The contractor must provide a desludging certificate before payment for demolition of toilets. The contractor must provide TR1 and TR2 certificates for all roof trusses. Waterproofing must be under a ten-year guarantee.

Tender closing date: 6 September 2024 at 12:00 noon. No briefing session is mentioned.

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, with the tender number and description clearly marked on the outside. The bid must include a completed SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim form and a valid Tax Clearance Certificate. Bidders must ensure all required documents are returned before the closing time; late submissions will be disqualified.

Construction of sanitation infrastructure at Sisizakele Special School, including associated external works. The scope includes the provision of new sanitation facilities, with associated civil works, connections to existing services, and reinstatement of disturbed areas. Bidders must inspect the site before tendering.