Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a service provider for the provision of Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM Recycling) over a period of three years. The goal is to establish an effective waste management system that includes waste collection, recycling, disposal, and related services, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and promoting socio-economic benefits, including support for youth, women, and disabled persons.

Scope

The scope of work encompasses:

• Provision of waste collection, transportation, and disposal services across designated sites, including municipal and government facilities.
• Supply, maintenance, and management of waste containers (skips, bins) and vehicles (e.g., RoRo trucks) in accordance with specified standards.
• Implementation of waste recycling activities, including reporting on waste types, quantities, and recycling outcomes.
• Adherence to health, safety, and municipal regulations within specified municipalities such as Cape Town, Drakenstein, and Theewaterskloof.
• Provision of detailed monthly reports on waste management activities and socio-economic impacts.
• Compliance with legislative and environmental standards, including environmental acts, health regulations, and municipal by-laws.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Use of a minimum of two (2) fully operational RoRo removal trucks with nets for waste transportation, compliant with hazardous waste regulations where applicable.
• Properly maintained, roadworthy, and clearly branded vehicles and containers, with regular cleaning and painting.
• Supply of standard industrial waste containers, including special containers for food services (e.g., abattoirs), with leak-proof and rustproof features.
• Availability of backup vehicles to prevent service disruptions.
• Adherence to specified operating hours (Monday-Friday 06:00-19:00) and collection schedules, including public holidays.
• Provision of waste recycling reports, including waste types, quantities, and recycling/disposal data.
• Implementation of socio-economic considerations, prioritizing youth, women, and disabled persons in employment and service delivery.

Skills Requirements

The tenderer must demonstrate:

• Experience in waste management projects, with at least three (3) completed projects in the waste industry valued at a minimum of R1,000,000 each, supported by appointment letters, service agreements, or purchase orders.
• Capacity to operate and maintain waste collection vehicles and containers in accordance with safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to compile and submit detailed waste management and recycling reports monthly.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, municipal by-laws, and environmental regulations.
• Capacity to support socio-economic goals, including employment of youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
• Proven financial viability and stability, including registration on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database and valid waste service provider accreditation in relevant municipalities.