Construction of gali river bridge

SCM enquiries:

• Contact: Mr. P Nqikashe
• Role: SCM
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 067 419 8001

Technical enquiries:

• Contact: Ms. A Bobo
• Role: Technical
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 077 606 9087
• Contact: Edward Tendayi Chiro PrEng
• Role: Technical (consultant)
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 063 276 1428

e-Tender Portal technical support:

• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 012 406 9222 / 012 406 9229

Employer address (for reference):

Eastern Cape Department of Transport

32 Cowan Close, Flemming Street Stellenbosch Park Building

Schornville

Qonce (formerly King William’s Town)

5601

Service delivery site: Gali River Crossing, Lady Frere, eMalahleni Municipality, Chris Hani District

Submission method: e-Tender Portal (e-Submission) only at https://www.etenders.gov.za

Closing date and time: 2 November 2026 at 11:00

No paper copies required; electronic signatures not permitted

Tender validity period: 120 days

Returnable forms and schedules (all must be completed, signed and submitted):

• SBD 1: Invitation to Bid – signed offer cover page
• SBD 4: Declaration of Interest – discloses state employment or connections
• SBD 6.1: Preference Points Claim – claims B-BBEE points under 80/20 system
• SBD 6.2: Declaration for Local Production and Content – with Annexure C (100% local content for steel products)
• SBD 8: Declaration of Past Supply Chain Management Practices
• SBD 9: Certificate of Independent Bid Determination – certifies no collusion
• Schedule A: Declaration of Compulsory Tender Briefing attendance
• Schedule B: Certificate of Authority for Signatory (board resolution)
• Schedule C: CIDB Registration proof (Grade 7CE or higher)
• Schedule D: Similar Projects Completed (with completion certificates and client references)
• Schedule E: Key Personnel (CVs, qualifications, professional registrations)
• Schedule F: Declaration of Construction Equipment
• Schedule G: Joint Venture Agreement Disclosure (if applicable)
• Schedule H: CSD Registration (active supplier listing for each JV member)
• Schedule I: Declaration of Compliance with Labour Legislation (BCCEI registration proof)
• Schedule J: Declaration of Fulfilment of Construction Regulations 2014
• Schedule K: Record of Addenda
• Schedule L: Contractor’s Establishment on Site
• Schedule M: Rates for Special Materials
• Schedule N: Banking and Auditor Details
• Schedule O: Proposed Sub-contractors (excluding targeted)
• Schedule P: Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire (per JV member)
• Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1) – signed

Disqualification risks:

• Late submission (any reason)
• Missing or unsigned returnable forms/schedules
• Failure to attend compulsory briefing or sign attendance register
• Non-compliance with CIDB grading, project experience, key personnel, local content, BCCEI registration, CSD registration, tax compliance
• Use of erasable ink
• Unauthorised alteration of tender documents

Two-phase evaluation:

Phase 1: Compliance and eligibility – mandatory requirements (CIDB Grade 7CE, two bridge projects ≥ R15m each in last 10 years in SADC, key personnel qualifications and experience, CSD registration, tax compliance, BCCEI registration, local content 100% steel, compulsory briefing attendance, all returnable forms submitted and signed). Non-compliant tenders are non-responsive.

Phase 2: Responsive tenders evaluated on Method 1 (Price and Preference) 80/20 split:

• Price: 80 points (W1 = 80 if any responsive offer ≤ R50m incl. VAT; W1 = 90 if all > R50m)
• Preference (specific goals): 20 points

• Historically Disadvantaged Individuals ownership: max 15 points (Black ownership 10 pts, Women ownership 5 pts) – calculated from CIPC/CSD data

• Locality: max 5 points (Eastern Cape head office 5 pts; Eastern Cape regional office 3 pts; outside Eastern Cape 1 pt) – verified via CSD and company profile

Minimum qualifying score: not explicitly stated; risk analysis applied to reasonableness of financial offer, unit rates, past contract performance, and any other information deemed necessary.

Joint venture B-BBEE: consolidated B-BBEE certificate required for points.

Tender offers with erasable ink declared non-responsive.

Scope: Construction of Gali River Bridge/Crossing (Contract No. SCMU10-26/27-0018)

Key work elements:

• Bulk earthworks operations
• Layer works and concrete works
• Laying of precast culverts
• Minor roadworks
• Gabion works
• Operation of quarry/source material
• Stormwater drainage (major and minor culverts)
• Targeted SMME subcontractor management and development
• Local economic development via local material suppliers
• Targeted labour employment thresholds

Contract documents comprise:

• Volume 1: GCC 2020 (3rd Edition) – obtain from SAICE
• Volume 2: Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Works (COTO) – obtain from DoT
• Volume 3: This tender document (T1, T2, C1–C4)
• Volume 4: Bridge Drawings
• Volume 5: Standard Drawings
• Volume 6: Material Investigation Report
• Volume 7: Environmental Management Programme

Specifications sections:

• Section A: Standard Amendments (COTO)
• Section B: Project Specification Amendments
• Section C: Occupational Health and Safety Specifications
• Section D: HIV/AIDS, Health Awareness and Education Specification
• Section E: Labour Specifications
• Section F: SMME Subcontractor Employment Specification

Site information provided in Part C4.

Contract period: not explicitly stated in extracted text.

Performance guarantee required (pro forma in C1.3).

OHS Agreement (C1.4) and Application for Notification to do Construction Work (C1.5) required.

Pricing format: Bill of Quantities / Pricing Schedule (C2.2) with Pricing Instructions (C2.1)

Price basis: firm or non-firm not explicitly stated; rates subject to contract price adjustment.

Bid security: not explicitly required; Performance Guarantee (pro forma) required from successful tenderer.

Retention: not detailed in extracted text.

Payment terms: not detailed in extracted text.

Financial capacity: no explicit turnover threshold stated.

Local content: 100% minimum threshold for Steel Products and Components for Construction (SBD 6.2 + Annexure C).

Contract participation goals (30% of accepted tender sum less VAT, contingencies, CPA, provisional and prime cost sums):

• 10% on Targeted SMME subcontractors
• 10% on Targeted suppliers (local resources)
• 10% on Targeted labour (local employment and training)

Financial penalties apply for failure to meet targeted goals.

Letter of Good Standing from Compensation Commissioner or FEMA required within 21 days of award.

Letter of Good Standing from BCCEI required within 21 days of award.

Employer reserves right to limit expenditure to budgeted amount; scope may be reduced before or during contract.

Mandatory eligibility:

• CIDB registration: Grade 7CE or higher (CE class). Joint ventures: each member CIDB registered CE class; combined grading ≥ Grade 7.
• Company experience: at least 2 completed bridge projects ≥ R15 million each in last 10 years within SADC region. Completion certificates and client references required.
• Key personnel:

• Construction Manager/Site Agent: ECSA Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng / Pr Techni Eng OR SACPCMP Pr CPM / Pr CM; 10 years bridge/road/culvert experience.

• Construction Health and Safety Officer: SACPCMP CHSO registration; 5 years road/bridge experience; SAMTRAC training; formal H&S audit training.

• CSD registration: active supplier listing for each entity/JV member.
• Tax compliance: SARS tax matters in order; tax compliance pin required.
• BCCEI registration: proof of registration with Bargaining Council for Civil Engineering Industry (each JV member).
• Local content: 100% for designated steel products (SBD 6.2 + Annexure C).
• Not listed on National Treasury Register of Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers.
• No abuse of SCM system; no previous failure to perform on Employer contracts.
• Compulsory briefing attendance and signed attendance register.
• All returnable forms/schedules completed and signed (see submissionGuidelines).
• Form of Offer (C1.1) signed.
• No erasable ink used.

B-BBEE: 80/20 preference system; specific goals for HDI ownership (black 10%, women 5%) and locality (Eastern Cape). Points claimed via SBD 6.1 with CSD/CIPC evidence. Joint ventures require consolidated B-BBEE certificate.

Professional registrations: ECSA and/or SACPCMP as above.

Construction Regulations 2014 compliance declaration (Schedule J).

Occupational Health and Safety Act Agreement (C1.4).