Panel of Service Providers for Horticulture, Arboriculture and Conservation Maintenance services

Overview

Panel of Service Providers for Horticulture, Arboriculture and Conservation Maintenance services. Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo invites suitably qualified bidders to join a 36‑month panel for horticulture/arboriculture and conservation maintenance. Consider bidding if you have landscape maintenance capabilities and can meet strict mandatory requirements (e.g., ORHVS and pest control certifications). The procurement uses a 120‑day bid validity with a 36‑month contract term and evaluates on functionality, price (90/10) and specific goals (women-owned 51% and COJ locality). Closing is 13 November 2026 at 12:00; documents are available from the City Parks website or etenders, with submissions at City Parks House, 40 De Korte Street, Braamfontein.

Requirements

• Mandatory certifications and documents: two valid ORHVS certifications (owner + one employee) with ownership proof (CIPC) and employment proof; valid pest control operator certificate for industrial vegetation/noxious weeds (DALRRD); COIDA/Workmen’s Compensation; Public Liability insurance >= R5,000,000; proof of waste collection/dumping registration with PICKITUP (active account, vehicle reg, company name, date); SARS PIN or tax clearance; CSD registration; completed MBD forms; authority of signatory; and VAT registration where applicable.
• Administrative: latest municipal address proof for directors; audited financial statements for past three years (or period since establishment); JV agreement if applicable; completion of tender documents; SARS tax pin; and signatory authorization.
• Evaluation prerequisites: functionality, price input via pricing schedule, and specific goals (women-owned 51% and City of Johannesburg locality).

How to Apply

• Obtain bid documents from www.jhbcityparksandzoo.com or etenders.gov.za (free from 15 Oct 2026).
• Submit hard copies to the City Parks head office bid box (40 De Korte Street, Braamfontein) by 13 Nov 2026, 12:00.
• Submit on the official forms (MBDs 1, 3.1, 4, 5, 6.1, 8, 9) and include pricing and supporting annexures as required.
• Briefings: none indicated (Briefing Session = N/A).
• Deadline for queries: not specified here; monitor the portal for addenda.

Notes: The lowest price or single winning bid is not guaranteed; fronting will be penalized. The 120‑day bidder validity and potential extensions apply.