Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to establish a panel of service providers who will be contracted on a rotational basis to dislodge or empty septic tanks for various clients within Area 2, covering locations such as Butterworth, Centane, Idutywa, Tsomo, Ngqamakhwe, Ngcobo, Willowvale, and Dalasile. The service providers will deliver septic tank desludging and related services over a period of five (5) months, ensuring efficient waste removal and disposal in compliance with environmental and safety standards.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Dislodging and emptying septic tanks at various client facilities as per departmental appointment letters.
• Steering the vacuum truck with a rod prior to suction to prevent build-up at the base.
• Disposing of sewage at approved and accredited disposal sites, ensuring environmental compliance.
• Providing all necessary equipment, PPE, and safety measures for staff.
• Submitting signed job cards, invoices, and proof of disposal for payment processing.
• Responding promptly to urgent requests, with service rendered within 24 hours of appointment and completed within 3 days.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Use of vacuum trucks fitted with level indicators and sufficient loading capacity (clear, visible, and readable to a person at 3 meters distance).
• Vacuum trucks must be fitted with a functioning honey sucker/vacuum pump.
• Provision of PPE for all staff involved in desludging operations.
• Disposal of waste at licensed and accredited disposal sites, with proof of disposal submitted with invoices.
• Compliance with the Department’s Facilities Management Conditions of Contract (DPW) Sept. 2005 Version 1.
• Adherence to safety, environmental, and health standards during operations.

Skills Requirements

The skills and qualifications required from service providers include:

• Ownership or proof of ownership of a minimum 5000L Honey sucker/vacuum truck, registered in the company or director’s name (NaTIS documents).
• Experience in septic tank desludging, waste management, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to respond promptly to emergency requests and operate within tight timeframes.
• Competence in health and safety procedures, including the use of PPE and safe disposal practices.
• Capability to produce accurate documentation, including signed job cards, invoices, and proof of waste disposal.
• Qualified personnel trained in operating vacuum trucks and handling sewage waste safely.