The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites qualified pest control service providers to submit bids for the eradication of rodents at the Redersburg Magistrate Court in Bloemfontein. This Request for Bid (ID-3271377) targets established pest management contractors capable of delivering effective, compliant rodent control solutions that protect public infrastructure and ensure a safe environment for court operations in the Free State.
Service Requirements and Specifications
The appointed service provider will deliver comprehensive rodent eradication services including:
- Inspection and assessment of the building to identify infestation points and entry routes
- Application of approved, environmentally responsible pest control methods and products
- Installation of bait stations, traps, and exclusion measures as required
- Follow-up monitoring and reporting to ensure sustained eradication results
- Compliance with the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act (Act 36 of 1947)
Mandatory Registration and Compliance
Bidders must demonstrate:
- Valid registration with the Department of Agriculture for pest control operations
- Approved certificates of registration submitted with bid documentation
- Valid registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Completed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1)
- Valid tax compliance status and B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit
Submission Guidelines and Deadline
Proposals must be deposited in the designated bid box at the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, 18 President Brand Street, Bloemfontein, 9301, by 11:00 on Thursday, 16 April 2026. Submissions must be sealed, clearly marked with tender reference ID-3271377, and include all mandatory returnable documents. Late, emailed, faxed, or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
Evaluation and Preference Points
Bids will be evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Price competitiveness accounts for 80 points, while specific goals (local enterprise participation, black ownership, women ownership, youth involvement, and disability inclusion within the Free State) account for 20 points.
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Document Access and Contact Information
Tender Documents Links
For enquiries, contact Nqabakazi Malamlela at Nqabakazi.Malamlela@dpw.gov.za or 051-408-7413. No compulsory briefing session is scheduled. The Department reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and is not bound to appoint the lowest-priced bidder. Successful appointment is subject to verification of all documentation, proof of Department of Agriculture registration, and execution of a formal service level agreement. Quotations must remain valid for 84 calendar days from the closing date.
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