Wildfire Investigation Services and Training.
Garden Route District Municipality
In plain English
The Garden Route District Municipality is procuring wildfire investigation services and basic wildfire investigation training for three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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The Garden Route District Municipality invites tenders for professional wildfire investigation services and basic wildfire investigation training. The contract will run for three years across the Garden Route District, including areas like George, Knysna, and Mossel Bay. Key deliverables include determining the origin and cause of wildfires, evidence collection, drone-based scene analysis, and providing expert witness testimony for legal or insurance purposes. The service provider must also deliver training to municipal staff, including manuals and certification. Investigators must respond to incidents within 24 to 48 hours and maintain records for five years. The project requires high-level expertise in fire investigation and drone operations to support municipal safety and disaster management efforts.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- FI-310 Advanced Wildland Fire Investigator certification
- Membership with the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
- SACAA certification for drone operations
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bukelwa Ndzinde
Email: bukelwa@gardenroute.gov.za
Phone: 044-803-1338
How to apply: Submit the completed original bid document in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number and title, into the Bid Box at the Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York Street, George, by 11:00 on 22 September 2026.
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