Refurbishment and Renovation: Heritage Stone Building – Lovedale TVET College

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Introduction

SCOPE OF WORK:Refurbishment and Renovation of the Heritage Stone Building at Lovedale TVET College for the Establishment of the T-Pod (TVET Innovation & Skills Pod).

The Contractor shall undertake the following key activities:

1. Preliminary Works
– Conduct detailed on-site inspection to validate all quantities and material conditions.
– Submit a Heritage Compliance Plan outlining how the proposed works will adhere to heritage restoration standards.
– Conduct site induction including safety and environmental management plan approval.

2. Renovation and Restoration Works
– Flooring: Apply first and final screed at 25mm thickness and smooth float to prepare for coating; repair and polish existing wood flooring.
– Structural adjustments: Demolish existing wall to create a doorway in the first room into the second room (as approved by infrastructure manager ) and cart away the spoil material from site; install extractor in last room through roof.
– Roof works: Seal potential leaks, repaint roof, replace gutters with 90mm aluminum square gutters while maintaining original downpipes.
– Electrical: Repair and replace defective plug points, ensure full compliance with SANS standards. Ensure that the building is CoC.
– Carpentry: Sand and varnish doors and windows; install internal burglar bars on all windows and doors that do not have any. Ensure all windows are fully functional.
– Plumbing: Repair all plumbing and sanitary fittings; ensure full functionality of toilets. The final room will be utilized as a canteen and will require plumbing for a sink, grease trap, and dishwasher.
– Painting: Repaint interior walls of all four rooms using heritage-compatible materials and techniques.

– Final finishes: Cleaning (interior and exterior), varnishing, detailing, and heritage-quality aesthetic finishing.

Also refer to Annexure A

3. Inclusion of Students
– The Contractor is encouraged to engage students from Lovedale TVET College (under supervision) for non-specialist work, supporting on-site learning and local capacity development.
– The Contractor must provide an on-site training log for participating students.

4. Handover and Documentation
– Conduct a joint inspection and deliver a Completion Report, including before/after photographic evidence and certification of compliance with heritage standards.
– Provide a 12-month warranty on workmanship.

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