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This tender is for the provision of a cleaning service for beaches and beach facilities from Southbroom to Port Edward for a period of three years. Services are to be provided only on weekdays (Monday to Friday). Bidders must submit one copy of the bid document along with the original. Bids must be deposited in the bid box at the municipal offices by 12:00 on 31 May 2026. Tenders will be evaluated first on functionality, with a minimum score of 60% required to proceed. Experience and capacity are key criteria for functionality. Bids are valid for 120 days. Unsuccessful bidders will be notified via the municipal website. Objections or complaints must be lodged in writing within 14 days of the decision. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Members or directors who are state employees are not allowed to bid. Mandatory documents include company registration, certified ID copies, tax compliance certificate, and declarations (MBD 4, 6. 1, 8, 9). A compulsory beach inspection is required before submitting a tender. Public liability insurance of R5,000,**** is required. The contract is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). The evaluation criteria include relevant specifications, value for money, capability to execute the contract, and PPPFA associated regulations, using an 80/20 preference points system. Specific goals for preference points include ownership by black people (EME or QSE). The contractor must provide all cleaning materials, chemicals, black bags, and equipment. Staff must be supervised daily. Facilities must be locked and opened between 07:00 and 17:00 on weekdays, with extended hours during December and Easter holidays. The contractor is responsible for repairs to damages at unlocked public facilities. The contractor must submit monthly attendance registers and details of staff employment. Entrance money collected at Trafalgar Beach pool must be paid weekly. A letter of good standing with the Bargaining Council for Contract Cleaning Services Industry (BCCCI) is required. Protective clothing, including overalls, t-shirts, protective shoes, gum boots, and gloves, must be provided and clearly labelled. Maintenance issues must be reported weekly. Prices quoted are non-firm and subject to annual escalation based on average CPI.
The bid documents must be submitted no later than 12:00 on 31 May 2026.
The bid notice states that payment will be made promptly by the purchaser, but in no case later than thirty (30) days after submission of an invoice or claim by the supplier.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a warranty period for the cleaning services provided.
Tenders will be evaluated first on functionality, with service providers scoring less than 60% being disqualified. The evaluation will then proceed based on financial offer and preference points, using an 80/20 preference points system.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Members or directors of companies or service providers who are state employees are not allowed to bid. Specific goals for preference points include ownership by black people (EME or QSE).
The bid notice mentions that the purchaser may deduct a penalty from the contract price if the supplier fails to deliver or perform services within the specified periods, calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services.
The contractor shall attend compulsory beach inspections and examine the beaches and their surroundings to satisfy themselves with the scope of work required before submitting their tender.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
Aggrieved unsuccessful bidders will be allowed to lodge, within fourteen (14) days of the decision or action, a written objection or complaint to the office of the municipal manager.
The bid notice does not specify an estimated total value for the contract.