Environmental Impact Studies for Cemetery Development NEW

The City of Tshwane's Environment and Agriculture Management Department is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to undertake the environmental authorisation process for a proposed cemetery on Part of Remainder of Portion 6 of the farm Pretoria Town and Townlands 351 JR, within Lotus Gardens Township in Region 3. The site is approximately 32 hectares. The project forms part of the municipality's burial infrastructure development programme and must comply with Section 24(5) and Section 44 of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) and the EIA Regulations, 2014. The proposed activities include a cemetery with internal roads, ablution facilities, boreholes, municipal engineering services and a boundary wall where no fence exists.

The scope of work covers the full Basic Assessment process and the compilation of a Basic Assessment Report (BAR) including an Environmental Management Programme (EMP) and a Rehabilitation Plan. The appointed consultant will conduct public participation, including the Background Information Document and engagement with interested and affected parties, and will identify and undertake the specialist studies required by the process, such as ecological assessment and traffic impact study, and integrate their recommendations into site layout planning. The consultant must also establish the need for a Water Use Licence (WULA), prepare and submit the application if required, and follow up with the competent authority, including the Gauteng Department of Environment (GDEnv), to secure Environmental Authorisation. Deliverables include hard copies and electronic reports, meeting minutes and notification of registered interested and affected parties within 14 days of authorisation. A 10% contingency is included for unforeseen work such as appeals and amendment requests. Note that the pricing schedule covers BAR and WULA activities, and the document reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities.

To qualify, bidders must submit a comprehensive company profile, CVs of the Project Manager and key team members, evidence of EIA experience, three reference letters from similar completed projects, and proof of professional registration (EAPASA). The bid must include a detailed project plan and cost breakdown. Mandatory returnables include a valid CSD registration, tax compliance status (PIN), municipal rates and taxes compliance, signed MBD forms (1, 4, 5, 8 and 9), and audited financial statements for the last three years where applicable. Bidders must attend the compulsory briefing session or face disqualification. Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for B-BBEE status and specific goals. Joint ventures are permitted with a signed JV agreement. Note: the eTenders listing shows a published date of 9 November 2026 and a closing date of 17 November 2026, while the quotation document states a closing date of 16 September 2026 at 10:00. Bidders should verify the closing date on the official e-tender portal before preparing a submission.