Tender Summary

Objectives

The municipality seeks qualified service providers to deliver two separate projects:

• Tender 02/2026/2027: Secure a reliable landfill site compactor to support municipal waste management operations.
• Tender RLM_03/2026/2027: Execute Phase 2 development of the Highover Wildlife Sanctuary, focusing on infrastructure and habitat implementation.

Scope

• Landfill Compactor Hire: Provision of a compactor on a call-out basis for a twelve-month period. Equipment will be mobilised only when operationally required.
• Wildlife Sanctuary Implementation: End-to-end delivery of Phase 2 construction and development works, including site preparation, infrastructure installation, and compliance with sanctuary specifications.

Technical Requirements

• All bidders must maintain active registration with the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Tender 02/2026/2027: Minimum CIDB contractor grading of 2CE or higher.
• Tender RLM_03/2026/2027: Minimum CIDB contractor grading of 2GB or higher.
• Bids must fully comply with municipal tender conditions, formatting rules, and submission deadlines.

Skills Requirements

• Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance: For the compactor hire, bidders must demonstrate proven experience in managing landfill compaction machinery, including rapid mobilisation, preventive maintenance, and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Construction & Project Management: For the sanctuary project, bidders must possess demonstrated expertise in civil and environmental construction, wildlife infrastructure development, and full-cycle project execution, aligning with 2GB grading capabilities.

Evaluation Criteria

Bids will undergo a two-stage assessment:

1. Functionality Stage: Bidders must achieve a minimum of 70 points to advance.
2. Price and Preference Stage: Remaining bids are scored using an 80:20 weighting, where 80% reflects price competitiveness and 20% rewards alignment with designated socio-economic goals.

Key Terms Explained

Call-out Basis

A service arrangement where equipment or personnel are deployed only upon specific request, rather than on a fixed daily or weekly schedule.

Dry Rate

A hiring fee covering the equipment alone, excluding operational expenses such as fuel, operator wages, maintenance, insurance, and transport.

CIDB Grading

The South African Construction Industry Development Board’s classification system that certifies a contractor’s financial capacity, project experience, and technical competence in specific trade categories.

80:20 Preference Points System

A procurement evaluation model where 80% of scoring is determined by bid price, while 20% awards points for meeting government-mandated socio-economic transformation targets.

CSD Registration

A mandatory national database verification process confirming a supplier’s tax compliance, legal status, and eligibility to contract with public sector entities.