Generator and Sewer Plant Maintenance Services

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has issued Request for Quotation N024L2710RFQ00209 for the supply and provision of facility maintenance services at three Ports of Entry: Derdepoort, Kopfontein and Swartkopfontein. The contract covers three service streams at each site. The first is diagnosis, repairs, servicing and maintenance of standby generators, with a 12-month warranty on repairs and service work. The second is honey sucking, pressure jetting and unblocking of sewer pipes and septic tanks, with the scope stated as 12 sewer plants or septic tanks at Kopfontein and 10 septic tanks each at Derdepoort and Swartkopfontein, serviced monthly. The third is waste management, including removals and disposal to designated municipal sites, with service areas stated as approximately 13,270 m² at Kopfontein, 16,113 m² at Derdepoort and 91,859 m² at Swartkopfontein, serviced weekly. All services are for a period of four months.

Pricing must be submitted as firm prices in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT, on the prescribed pricing schedule (SBD 3.1), valid for 120 days from the closing date. All delivery and service costs must be included in the bid price. Bidders must submit a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number, a CSD registration declaration, SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) with a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and proof of CIDB Grade 1GB or higher. The evaluation uses an 80/20 price and specific goals preference system. Payment is due within 30 days of a valid invoice. The service provider must hold Professional Indemnity insurance of at least R160 million upon appointment. Employees must be South African citizens or hold valid work permits and be vetted, and the BMA does not tolerate fronting.

This opportunity is significant for established facilities maintenance firms with experience in generator servicing, industrial sewer cleaning and hazardous or general waste removal, particularly in border or government environments. Bidders should note the strict compliance requirements, including the mandatory CIDB grading, insurance cover, and the requirement that all forms be completed without retyping. Electronic submission is through the eTender portal, and enquiries may be directed to Jimmy Sibiya at Jimmy.sibiya@bma.gov.za. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.