Aerial Firefighting Standby Services for Garden Route.
Garden Route District Municipality
In plain English
The Garden Route District Municipality is procuring aerial firefighting standby services for the non-summer period over three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a valid B-BBEE certificate.
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The Garden Route District Municipality is seeking a service provider for aerial firefighting standby services. The work will take place within the Garden Route District and surrounding management areas. The contract covers a three-year period, including both scheduled standby services and ad hoc fire suppression support. Key deliverables include providing three specialized aircraft, qualified flight crews, and technical support staff. The service provider must ensure aircraft are equipped for water dropping and personnel transport, and must provide radio communication and fuel support at incident sites. Additionally, the provider is responsible for training ground partners on safety and operational procedures. The project aims to enhance fire management capabilities across the region.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Valid SACAA Aircraft Operators Certificate
- Public liability insurance of at least R20,000,000
- Valid flammable liquid storage certificate
- Proof of business premises via municipal account or lease
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of legal entity registration
- Audited financial statements for the past three years
Contact & how to apply
Name: SANDISA GOLOGOLO
Email: sandisa@gardenroute.gov.za
Phone: 044-803-1313
How to apply: Submit the original, signed bid document in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number, title, and closing date. The document must be deposited into the bid box at the Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York Street, George, 6530.
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