Bus transportation services for sol plaatje municipality employees

• Provide the required fleet: 5 × 65‑seat buses, 1 × 32‑seat bus, 2 × 16‑seat minibuses (minimum 389 seats) plus an additional 55‑seat standby bus for breakdowns.
• Submit certified copies of:

– Valid road‑worthy certificates for all vehicles

– Valid licence discs and driver’s licences with PDP for every driver

– Proof of insurance covering both the buses and passengers

– Proof of ownership (or joint‑venture ownership) for all vehicles

• Include a management/operational plan covering custodial services, supervisory structure and maintenance model.
• Provide a hygiene plan and OHS safety file approved by a health‑and‑safety practitioner.
• Disqualification risk: failure to provide any of the above certified documents or to meet the minimum fleet capacity.

Scope: Provide scheduled bus services for Sol Plaatje Municipality employees (permanent and contract workers) on six defined routes.

Deliverables:

– Operate the routes as described, using the specified fleet composition.

– Transport shift workers as required by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

Standards:

– Buses must be “commuter” type with cloth‑covered seats, not older than 10 years.

– Exterior must be clean and free of visible damage; interior must be cleaned and presentable at all times.

Capacity: Minimum 389 seats plus a 55‑seat standby bus.

Service levels: Continuous service with minimal disruption; standby buses must be available for breakdowns.

• All drivers must hold valid licences and PDPs as per the National Road Traffic Act.
• Vehicles must have current road‑worthy certificates and registration.
• Contractor must hold valid insurance for both vehicles and passengers.
• Compliance with occupational health and safety legislation (national, regional, municipal) and submission of a safety file.
• Buses must not be older than 10 years and must meet the specified “commuter” type standards.
• All submitted documents must be certified; failure to provide certified proof may lead to lowest score or disqualification.
• The bidder must achieve a minimum functionality score of 65 points (out of 100) to be considered.