Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure accredited operator and competency training for municipal employees in the use of Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (Cherry Pickers) and Crane Trucks. The training aims to enhance the skills and safety standards of municipal personnel operating these equipment types.

Scope

The scope includes the facilitation of accredited training programs for operators of:

• Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (Cherry Pickers)
• Crane Trucks

The training providers must deliver comprehensive competency and operator training to municipal employees, ensuring adherence to relevant safety and operational standards.

Technical Requirements

The tender specifies that:

• Training must be accredited and compliant with applicable standards.
• Proposals must demonstrate a minimum of 70% functionality for evaluation purposes.
• Training providers should facilitate both electronic and hard copy documentation, with the latter incurring a fee.
• All bids must be submitted sealed and marked appropriately, with late or incomplete bids being rejected.
• The training must be valid for 120 days post-closure.
• Compliance with the municipality’s Supply Chain Management and Preferential Procurement Policies is mandatory.

Skills Requirements

The successful training provider should possess:

• Accredited training capabilities for mobile elevated work platforms and crane trucks.
• Experience in delivering competency-based training to municipal employees.
• Ability to meet the functionality threshold of 70% for evaluation.
• Capacity to provide both electronic and hard copy training materials.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to operating cherry pickers and crane trucks.