Objectives

The primary objective is to engage a qualified and accredited service provider to deliver a mandatory three-day competency certification shooting course for sixteen (16) municipal officials. The initiative aims to ensure all participants achieve legal proficiency in handgun handling and satisfy regulatory compliance standards, thereby supporting safe, lawful, and operationally ready municipal personnel.

Scope of Work

• Conduct a comprehensive outdoor shooting course spanning three days.
• Divide the sixteen officials into two separate training groups to optimize instruction and assessment efficiency.
• Provide logistical support including daily meal provisions at a fixed rate of R110.00 per participant per day.
• Deliver theoretical and practical firearms training, administer competency evaluations, and issue official training certificates upon successful completion.
• Comply with all municipal procurement regulations, including submission of required bidding forms, tax compliance documentation, and BBBEE proof.

Technical Requirements

• Hold current accreditation to conduct firearms training and competency certification programs.
• Demonstrate capability to safely manage outdoor range operations and live-fire assessments.
• Administer testing protocols aligned with Regulation 21 handgun compliance standards.
• Produce and issue legally recognized training certificates post-assessment.
• Submit pricing that is firm, inclusive of VAT, and valid for a minimum of sixty days.
• Provide complete municipal compliance documentation, including Tax Clearance PIN/CSD registration, BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, company registration, director IDs, and proof of municipal rates status or lease agreements.

Skills Requirements

• Certified expertise in firearms safety, marksmanship instruction, and live-range management.
• In-depth knowledge of South African firearms legislation, particularly Regulation 21 competency benchmarks.
• Strong assessment and evaluation skills to accurately measure candidate proficiency and determine pass/fail outcomes.
• Project coordination abilities to schedule and manage split-group training across a three-day period.
• Administrative competence to track attendance, verify test results, and issue certificates in accordance with the municipality's payment retention policy.

Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Regulation 21 Compliance Testing: A statutory requirement under South African firearms law mandating formal competency assessments for individuals seeking to legally possess or use handguns. Bidders must understand these legal benchmarks to ensure issued certifications are valid and defensible under national legislation.
• 10% Fee Retention Clause: The municipality will withhold ten percent of the total contract value until the service provider successfully issues all training certificates. This condition acts as a performance guarantee, ensuring certification standards are fully met before final payment is released.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: Bid evaluation allocates eighty points based on price competitiveness and twenty points toward designated socio-economic goals. Points are awarded for businesses owned more than fifty percent by black persons, women, or youth, as well as for enterprises operating within the local municipal district or Harry Gwala District. Claiming these points requires verified proof such as ID copies, CSD registration, and recent municipal account statements or councillor-signed affidavits.