APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF C12/C13 STREAM CROSSSING AT ENTABENI PLANTATIONClosed

Overview

Appointment of a service provider for the construction of C12/C13 stream crossing at Entabeni Plantation. SAFCOL invites bids from contractors with CIDB 1CE or higher and relevant civil/road/stormwater experience, including works related to asbestos removal and stream crossings; bidders must meet tax, BBBEE, CIDB, and financial/technical pre-qualification requirements (see Phase 2 Mandatory Requirements).

Requirements

• CIDB 1CE or higher (Mandatory) and compliance with the technical specifications for pipe culverts and related works (Phase 2) (see RFQ ROAD10022026.pdf).
• Qualified personnel: Site Agent with Civil Engineering qualification; Project Manager registered with ECSA; COIDA good standing; and proof of ownership/lease for required plant/equipment.
• Financial capacity: bank statement within the last week or proof of funding from an NCR-accredited financier, aligned to the quoted amount.
• Returnable documents: latest Tax Clearance, SANAS-accredited BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EME/QSE), CSD report or MAASA number, and ID copies of company directors.
• References: two letters/completion certificates for roads/stormwater/civil works; proof of experience.
• Local/Transformation targets: at least 51% Black Ownership; demonstration of local content and employment commitments as specified.
• Health, safety, and insurance: COIDA good standing; compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental laws.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 05 August 2026 ( RFQ 60-day validity); responses must be emailed to RFQNorth@safcol.co.za with the RFQ number in the subject (see document for exact timings in the RFQ).
• Submission method: email; quotations on official company letterhead; attachments as required.
• Documents to submit: Fully completed RFQ, official quotation on letterhead, Latest Tax Clearance, BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CSD report (or MAAA number), and directors’ ID copies (see Returnable Documents section).
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: CSD registration; tax clearance; BBBEE; CIDB; valid COIDA good standing.
• Briefing/session: None mandatory (no compulsory briefing session).
• Where to obtain bid documents: documents attached to the RFQ (see RFQ ROAD10022026 Construction of Stream crossing at Entabeni Plantation 1.pdf); details for enquiries and responses are in the RFQ.
• Evaluation path: Administrative Compliance, Mandatory Requirements, Functionality, then Price and Specific Goals; 80/20 price/goal split with at least 51% Black Ownership for preference points (see document for full criteria).

Note: The contract uses NEC4 ECC Short Contract with specific site/scale details and a 12-week completion target from the starting date (two weeks after award), plus monthly invoicing and 5% retention. (See RFQ ROAD10022026.pdf)