Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to secure a service provider for the desludging of septic tanks at Dannhauser CHC clinics over a period of 12 months, with desludging to be performed monthly or as required in case of emergencies. The contractor must ensure all septic tanks are maintained in proper working condition, prevent overflows, and comply with sanitation and waste management regulations. Regular inspections, prompt desludging, and proper offloading at registered municipal sites are essential to ensure service quality and compliance.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Monthly desludging of septic tanks at 8 clinics within Dannhauser CHC, with additional desludging during emergencies.
• Regular inspection of septic tanks and sewer lines to prevent overflows and blockages.
• Unblocking sewer line manholes and ensuring free flow of water and waste.
• Offloading septic waste at registered municipal dumping sites, with signed proof of trips.
• Providing monthly reports on desludging activities.
• Opening sewer manholes and unblocking toilets if blocked.
• Adhering to safety, sanitation, and waste management regulations during offloading and desludging activities.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Use of appropriate equipment, such as long extension pipes (approximately 20 meters), for septic tank desludging.
• Desludging of septic tanks (approximately 60,000 liters capacity) in the first, second, and third chambers using submersible pumps.
• Open and unblock sewer lines and manholes as needed.
• Sign signed proof of trips and offloading at municipal sites, including clinic stamps and signatures.
• Provision of a monthly desludging report.
• Adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills Requirements

• Experience in septic tank desludging and waste management services.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and municipal waste disposal regulations.
• Ability to operate desludging equipment and pumps safely and effectively.
• Competence in sewer line inspection and unblocking techniques.
• Capacity to provide accurate documentation, including signed trip logs and reports.
• Availability of qualified personnel, such as artisans or plumbers, familiar with septic systems and sanitation procedures.