CoT RFP Event Q18-02-2026-27

The City of Tshwane is soliciting quotations under solicitation number Q18-02-2026-27 for the procurement of specialized protection officers, known as Council Orderlies, and the necessary operational equipment to maintain safety and order during Ordinary, Special, and Continuation Council meetings. The scope of work requires the deployment of twenty PSIRA-compliant South African citizens, consisting of fifteen male and five female officers, who must possess recognized crowd control management certification and proficiency in English and at least one other official South African language. Personnel must adhere to a strict professional dress code involving white shirts and black blazers and must provide a SAPS Police Clearance Certificate not older than six months. Services are to be rendered on an as-and-when-required basis, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, with a competent on-site supervisor required for each deployment. The evaluation process is conducted in three stages: administrative compliance, mandatory requirements, and a preference point system using either an 80/20 or 90/10 split between price and specific goals, such as B-BBEE status and local economic participation. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including audited financial statements for the last three years, proof of residence, and a unique SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN. The contract is governed by the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and General Conditions of Contract, with payment terms stipulating that services rendered will be paid within 30 days of invoice receipt. All bids must be submitted using official forms or online by the deadline of November 20, 2026.