Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to engage a qualified service provider to perform comprehensive water quality and effluent monitoring at Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) Saldanha. This includes laboratory testing and analysis of groundwater, stormwater, effluent, and drinking water to assess environmental impact, ensure compliance with relevant legislation, and maintain environmental standards over a period of twelve (12) months.

Scope

The scope encompasses:

• Monitoring of groundwater, stormwater runoff, effluent discharges, and drinking water at specified sites.
• Sampling and analysis of water quality parameters, including physical, chemical, and biological indicators.
• Field measurements such as electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, groundwater levels, rainfall, and other specific parameters.
• Monitoring at designated sites including groundwater wells, effluent discharge points, stormwater catchment points, and evaporation ponds.
• Periodic maintenance, including purging wells and maintaining monitoring equipment.
• Reporting of results with interpretation and recommendations, including monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc sampling as required.
• Compliance with applicable legislation, standards, and safety procedures.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Provision of laboratory testing and analysis by SANAS-accredited laboratories or certified outsourcing.
• Collection of field measurements and samples in accordance with ISO 5667/3 and Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.
• Monitoring of specific parameters such as pH, temperature, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, heavy metals (e.g., zinc, cadmium, lead), COD, colour, settleable solids, sulphates, cyanides, phenols, surfactants, sugars, and other specified analytes.
• Installation and maintenance of measurement devices in evaporation ponds to monitor build-up levels.
• Adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards, including obtaining permits and ensuring safe working conditions.
• Preparation of risk assessments and compliance documentation.
• Provision of detailed reports and recommendations based on monitoring data.

Skills Requirements

The service provider must demonstrate:

• Proven experience in environmental water quality monitoring, with at least two years of cumulative experience.
• Qualified personnel with tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or related fields, including CVs of at least two staff members involved in sampling and analysis.
• Capability to undertake sampling, laboratory analysis, data interpretation, and reporting.
• Compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations, including having valid certifications such as SANAS accreditation, public liability insurance, and relevant permits.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and prepare comprehensive SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) files.
• Strong track record of delivering water quality monitoring services within similar operational environments.