Manual Preparation of Forestry Thinnings
Zakira Bhikhoo
In plain English
SAFCOL SOC LTD is procuring services for the manual preparation of thinnings in specified geographical areas. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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SAFCOL SOC LTD invites quotations for the manual preparation of thinnings across various forestry locations, including Tweefontein, Bergvliet, and Witklip. The project involves felling, debranching, and crosscutting 3,000 cubic meters of timber. The service provider must supply a team of chainsaw operators, manual stackers, and log scalers, all under the supervision of a qualified forestry manager. Work must adhere to strict safety and quality standards, including FESA guidelines and FSC principles. Chainsaw operators require specific training and protective gear. The contract requires the successful bidder to manage operations and ensure all logs are stacked correctly at the roadside for measurement.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS tax compliance status pin
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Full Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA) and UIF registration
- Public Liability Insurance including 'Spread of Fire' extension
- Valid driver licenses, PrDPs, and vehicle certificates of fitness
- Forestry qualification and two years' relevant management experience
- Valid First Aid (Level 2), SHE Representative, and Safety Officer certifications
- Current training certificates for all operational staff
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zakira Bhikhoo
Email: zakira@safcol.co.za
Phone: 060-960-6573
How to apply: Submit your quotation on company letterhead along with the completed RFQ document via email to RFQCentralNSP@safcol.co.za. Ensure the email subject line includes the RFQ number and the project description.
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