Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a qualified service provider to execute safe, efficient, and legally compliant bee removal operations across designated municipal properties. The procurement aims to mitigate public safety hazards associated with bee infestations while operating within a strict budget ceiling of less than R300,000 (including VAT).

Scope of Work

• Provide specialized pest control services focused exclusively on bee removal.
• Service covers 36 identified locations, specifically noted as external electrical meter boxes.
• The contractor must document each job by capturing clear photographic evidence of the site before and after the removal process.
• All services must be fully completed by the stipulated closing date of 22 October 2026.

Technical Requirements

• Strict adherence to municipal supply chain management protocols and submission guidelines.
• Mandatory registration with the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) with a valid registration number provided.
• Submission of a current Tax Compliance Certificate and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
• Provision of a comprehensive Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Risk Management file outlining operational safety protocols.
• Completion of all standardized municipal bid forms, including preferential procurement claims and conflict-of-interest declarations.
• Quotations must be completed in black ink, fully signed, and any manual alterations must be explicitly countersigned by the bidder. Incomplete or unsigned submissions will result in immediate disqualification.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated professional competence in pest control, with specific expertise in safe and regulated bee extraction techniques.
• Ability to work safely around electrical infrastructure and mixed-use environments without causing property damage or personnel injury.
• Proficiency in systematic service documentation through clear photographic records.
• Strong working knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation relevant to hazardous wildlife handling.
• Administrative capability to navigate municipal procurement compliance, documentation standards, and reporting requirements.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CSD (Central Suppliers Database): A national government registry used to verify supplier legitimacy, tax compliance status, and eligibility to contract with public sector entities.
• MBD Forms: Standardized Municipal Bid Documents mandated by South African procurement law for legal declarations, anti-collusion certifications, and disclosure of past supply chain misconduct or restrictions.
• Preferential Procurement (80:20 System): An evaluation method where 80% of scoring is allocated to price competitiveness and 20% to socio-economic development goals, such as ownership by historically disadvantaged individuals, youth, women, or persons with disabilities.
• SHE Risk Management File: A mandatory contractor document detailing hazard identification, risk assessments, personal protective equipment requirements, and emergency response procedures for field operations.