Upgrading of a Pedestrian Bridge and Approach Roads, Shah Alam, Selangor (sample)
- Buyer:
- Sample Public Works Office (fictitious)
- Reference:
- SAMPLE/2027/014
- Location:
- Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
- Contract:
- PWD Form DB (Rev. 2010) Design and Build, lump sum
The buyer wants a contractor to design and build a replacement for an existing pedestrian bridge, plus associated approach road works. The job covers demolishing the 38 m bridge, building a new 42 m steel truss bridge with lifts, and rebuilding 650 m of approach roads. It is a lump-sum design-and-build contract with uncapped LADs and full ground-condition risk on the contractor. The site visit is compulsory, but two different dates are given for it.
Key dates
- Compulsory site visit (Key Dates table)12 January 2027, 10:00 am at site office (p. 2, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Compulsory site visit (Appendix A, conflicts with table)14 January 2027 at 2:30 pm (p. 6, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Last day for clarification questions19 January 2027 (p. 2, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Tender closing3 February 2027, 12:00 noon (Malaysia time) (p. 2, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Tender validity120 days from closing (p. 2, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Contract period18 months from the date of site possession (p. 5, Sample Tender.pdf)
Risks and unusual terms
- HighLAD of RM 8,500 per calendar day is uncapped, so delay exposure is unlimited. (p. 5, Sample Tender.pdf)
- HighThe contractor bears full design responsibility, including ground conditions, notwithstanding any Employer site investigation data. Unforeseen ground risk is fully transferred to the contractor. (p. 5, Sample Tender.pdf)
- HighMissing the compulsory site visit means disqualification, and the visit date is contradictory (12 vs 14 January 2027). (p. 6, Sample Tender.pdf)
- MediumThe work is a lump-sum design and build of a steel truss bridge with lifts, demolition and road works in 18 months. Programme and pricing risk sit with the contractor. (p. 4, Sample Tender.pdf)
- MediumA 70% technical threshold must be met before price is considered, so a strong technical proposal is essential. (p. 3, Sample Tender.pdf)
- LowTender validity of 120 days from closing exposes the price to steel and material price movement. (p. 2, Sample Tender.pdf)
Scope of work
- Demolish the existing steel pedestrian bridge (span 38 m). (p. 4, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Design and build a new 42 m steel truss pedestrian bridge with lifts at both ends. (p. 4, Sample Tender.pdf)
- The new bridge must comply with MS 1184 (universal design). (p. 4, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Reconstruct 650 m of approach roads, drainage and street lighting. (p. 4, Sample Tender.pdf)
Who can bid
- CIDB registration in Grade G7, category CE, with specialisation CE01 and CE02. (p. 2, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Valid Sijil Perolehan Kerja Kerajaan (SPKK). (p. 2, Sample Tender.pdf)
- At least two (2) completed bridge projects, each of value not less than RM 5 million, within the last 10 years. (p. 2, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Attendance at the compulsory site visit; tenderers who do not attend will be disqualified. (p. 6, Sample Tender.pdf)
How bids are judged
- Pass/fail: tenders failing any mandatory requirement in Section 2 (eligibility) will be rejected. (p. 3, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Weighting: Technical proposal 40%, Price 60%. (p. 3, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Gate: a minimum technical score of 70% is needed for the price envelope to be opened. (p. 3, Sample Tender.pdf)
How to submit
- Two separate sealed envelopes (Technical and Price), each with one original and two copies. (p. 3, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Deliver to the buyer's tender box (physical submission). (p. 3, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Form of Tender and Bill of Quantities must be signed and stamped. (p. 3, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Late tenders will not be accepted. (p. 3, Sample Tender.pdf)
- RM 150,000 bank guarantee tender deposit must accompany the tender. (p. 4, Sample Tender.pdf)
Value, bonds and payment
- Tender Deposit (bid bond): RM 150,000 bank guarantee, to accompany the tender. (p. 4, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Performance Bond: 5% of the Contract Sum (successful tenderer). (p. 4, Sample Tender.pdf)
- LAD: RM 8,500 per calendar day of delay, uncapped. (p. 5, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Retention: 10% of each interim payment, up to a limit of 5% of the Contract Sum. (p. 5, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Payment within 30 days of certification. (p. 5, Sample Tender.pdf)
Unclear or missing (ask the buyer)
- The site visit date and time conflict: the Key Dates table says 12 January 2027, 10:00 am at site office; Appendix A says 14 January 2027 at 2:30 pm. Confirm the correct date and venue. (p. 6, Sample Tender.pdf)
- A Bill of Quantities is required in a lump-sum Design and Build contract. Clarify whether a BQ is provided or must be prepared by the tenderer, and its contractual status. (p. 3, Sample Tender.pdf)
- No estimated contract value or budget is stated. (p. 1, Sample Tender.pdf)
- The site possession date and expected commencement date are not stated. (p. 5, Sample Tender.pdf)
- Technical evaluation sub-criteria and scoring are not given. (p. 3, Sample Tender.pdf)
- It is not stated which envelope the tender deposit bank guarantee goes in, or whether a bank guarantee format is prescribed. (p. 4, Sample Tender.pdf)
- The extent and availability of the Employer's site investigation data are not stated. (p. 5, Sample Tender.pdf)