Provision of a labour carrier transport on an ad-hoc basis for a period of thirty-six (36) months

Closing date: 10 July 2026 at 12:00.\nBid validity period: 90 days from closing date.\nNo compulsory briefing session.\nBid documents available from 10 June 2026 on www.mkhondo.gov.za and www.etenders.gov.za.

Bid procedure enquiries: Mr MC Gumede, Senior Manager: Supply Chain Management, Tel: 017 004 0197, Email: [email protected].\nTechnical enquiries: Ms N. Kunene, Manager: Forestry, Tel: 017 004 0197, Email: [email protected].\nSubmission address: Bid Box, No. 33 Corner Market and De Wet Street, eMkhondo, 2380.\nMunicipality address: Mkhondo Local Municipality, P O Box 23, eMkhondo, 2380.

Submit bids in a sealed envelope to the bid box at No. 33 Corner Market and De Wet Street, eMkhondo, 2380 by 12:00 on 10 July 2026. Bid box operates Monday to Friday, 7h30–16h30 (Friday until 14h00). \n\nRequirements:\n- Use only official bid documentation provided by the municipality.\n- Complete all forms in black permanent ink (no erasable ink, tippex, or pencil).\n- Initial every page and sign all required sections.\n- Clearly mark the envelope with Tender No. MKHO25/2025/26, title, and closing date.\n- Submit all returnable documents (Schedules 1–10, MBD forms, Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire).\n- Include a valid Letter of Authority to sign the bid.\n\nDisqualification risks:\n- Late, mailed, faxed, or emailed submissions.\n- Incorrect bid box or unmarked envelopes.\n- Missing or incomplete returnable documents.\n- Use of unauthorised pens, erasures, or alterations without initials.\n- Failure to submit proof of Labour Carrier Transport ownership or valid Letter of Intent.\n- Non-compliance with CSD, tax, or municipal account requirements.\n- Bids from state employees, their associates, or restricted suppliers.

Must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD); Not in service of the state; No directors/managers/principal shareholders in service of the state; Not an advisor or consultant contracted with municipality; Municipal rates not in arrears more than 90 days; Not on National Treasury's Restricted Suppliers or Tender Defaulter list; Foreign suppliers must complete Part B:3 questionnaire; Joint ventures must submit separate TCS/PIN for each party.

Scope: Provision of Labour Carrier Transport on an ad-hoc basis for 36 months.\nDeliverables:\n- Reliable and available Labour Carrier Transport for municipal operations as required.\n- Compliance with municipal standards and project specifications.\n- Proof of ownership or valid Letter of Intent for Labour Carrier Transport is mandatory.\nService Levels:\n- Ad-hoc availability as per municipal requests.\n- Must meet all technical and safety standards for transport services.

Pricing format: Complete MBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule) in words and figures.\nPayment terms: As per the signed contract (MBD 7.1).\nFinancial capacity: Submit a bank-stamped Bank Rating Certificate (scored in Stage 2).\nBid validity: 90 days from closing date.\nVAT: Must be shown separately if applicable.\nNo alternative tender offers will be considered.

Mandatory compliance:\n- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration (full report, not older than 30 days).\n- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN from SARS (or CSD number if TCS unavailable).\n- Certified municipal account statements (or valid lease agreement) for bidder and all directors, not in arrears for >90 days.\n- Certified copies of company registration certificate and IDs of all directors/partners (not older than 3 months).\n- Proof of Labour Carrier Transport ownership or valid Letter of Intent.\n- Completed Municipal Bidding Declarations (MBD 1–9) and Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire.\n- Letter of Authority to sign the bid.\n- B-BBEE certificate (original, valid, or certified copy) for preference points.\n- Joint Ventures: Signed JV Agreement, combined B-BBEE certificate, and full CSD report for the JV.\n\nDisqualification:\n- Non-compliance with any mandatory requirement.\n- Bidders in service of the state, or with directors/shareholders in state service.\n- Advisors/consultants contracted with the municipality.\n- Municipal rates in arrears >90 days.\n- Listed on National Treasury’s Restricted Supplier and Tender Defaulter Report.