Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified service provider to undertake the cleaning of gardens and grounds at the King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex for a period of four months. The aim is to ensure the hospital grounds are maintained in a clean, neat, and safe condition, complying with specified standards and regulations.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Cleaning and maintenance of lawns, flower beds, shrubs, trees, and hedges.
• Keeping verges, concrete, tarred, and paved areas free of weeds, grass, litter, and oil spillage.
• Cleaning gullies, drains, gutters, and external building surfaces.
• Removal of garden refuse and fallen leaves regularly.
• Poisoning weeds and foreign grasses, with the supply of necessary chemicals.
• Maintaining perimeter fences by removing alien vegetation and weeds.
• Providing protective clothing and equipment for staff.
• Managing discipline, monitoring service quality, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements for the successful bidder include:

1. Provision of sufficient skilled personnel, with at least 20 workers, to execute the contract effectively.
2. Use of appropriate machinery and tools such as chainsaws, brush cutters, rakes, pruners, leaf blowers, and other gardening equipment, with a detailed list provided.
3. Adherence to specified working hours: Monday to Friday, 07h00 to 16h00, excluding public holidays, with flexibility for negotiated breaks.
4. Compliance with occupational health and safety standards, including providing valid health and safety certificates and PPE for staff.
5. Implementation of a disciplinary code and monitoring system to ensure professional conduct of personnel.
6. Regular inspection, reporting, and documentation of work performed, including compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
7. Provision of proof of previous similar work, including at least two orders demonstrating capacity to deliver.
8. Submission of all required documents, including company registration, B-BBEE status, CSD compliance, and tax clearance certificates.
9. Participation in compulsory site inspection scheduled for 03/09/2025 at 11:00.

All quotations must be submitted in accordance with the specified forms, within the deadline, and must include all mandatory documentation to be considered responsive.