Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a 5-ton double cab truck equipped with a tipper and crane to support the City of uMhlathuze's storm water, road activities, and transportation needs. The supplier is expected to provide a roadworthy vehicle with specified features, ensure operational responsibilities such as refueling, maintenance, insurance, and repairs, and supply qualified operators with valid licenses and certifications.

Scope

The scope of the tender includes:

• Provision of a 5-ton capacity truck with a crane (capacity not less than FS50 strength)
• Replacement of existing trucks (V0471 and V0472)
• Wet rate supply for activities in Esikhaleni, Vulindlela, Storm Water, and Road works
• Operational responsibilities including refueling, servicing, insurance, repairs, and recovery
• Transporting employees and materials, including hot asphalt collection from specified sites
• Ensuring the truck is equipped with seat belts, air conditioning, rear tow hook, and lockable toolbox
• Operator must hold a valid driver’s license with PDP, crane operator’s certificate, and medical report

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications for the truck and service include:

• Capacity: Not less than FS50 strength
• Features: Roadworthy, seat belts, air conditioning, rear tow hook, lockable toolbox
• Operational responsibilities: Refueling, servicing, insurance, repairs, oil, batteries, tyres, recovery, security
• Operator qualifications: Valid driver’s license with PDP, crane operator’s certificate, medical certificate
• Usage: Transport employees, materials, hot asphalt, and support storm water and road activities

Skills Requirements

The skills and qualifications required from the supplier and operators include:

• Qualified crane operators with valid certificates
• Operators with a valid driver’s license and PDP
• Operators and personnel capable of handling vehicle maintenance and operational responsibilities
• Compliance with health and safety standards, including medical certificates
• Responsibility for security, refueling, and general vehicle servicing