REQUEST FOR QUOTATION MANUAL PREPARATION FOR THINNINGS FOR FORWARDER JESSIEVALE PLANTATIONClosed

Overview

SAFCOL invites quotations for Manual preparation for thinnings for a forwarder at Jessievale Plantation, covering about 2,700 m³ per geographical area across Jessievale, Berlin, Nelshoogte and Roburnia. Bidders should be forestry/logging contractors with proven manual thinning experience, relevant safety certifications, and ability to supply required manpower, equipment, and SAFCOL-compliant processes (SHEQ, BOPs, OHS).

Requirements

• Complete RFQ document, on company letterhead; quotes emailed to the specified SAFCOL address.
• Returnable documents: Latest Tax Clearance, Latest BBBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit for EME/QSE, CSD report or MAQA/MAAA number, ID copies of directors.
• Signed SBD forms; joint ventures to provide consolidated BEE certificate.
• Evidence of previous forestry manual/hand-roll thinning experience (minimum two years) with reference letters.
• Compliance with SAFCOL SHEQ standards, BOPs, FSC principles, OHS Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act; safety system on SAFCOL property.
• Labour requirements: local labour where practical, valid IDs/work permits, WCF and UIF, minimum wage, employment contracts, medical screenings, current training certificates.
• Equipment and personnel: minimum on-site team (7 chainsaw operators, 10 manual stackers, 8 log scalers/pushers); machines in good order; SAQA-certified chainsaw operators with annual refresher training.
• Ancillary equipment and vehicles: PPE, fire extinguishers, radios, first aid, driver with valid LIC/PrDP, roadworthy vehicles, seat belts, etc.; on-site supervision by qualified personnel.
• Public liability with appropriate extension; pricing in R/m³ VAT inclusive.
• Non-compliance may pause operations; price may be accepted in whole or part; RFQ validity 60 days.
• Evaluation: Phase 1 Administrative, Phase 2 Mandatory (including experience proof), Phase 3 Price and Specific Goals (80/20, max 100 points; 20 points for 51%+ Black Owned, etc.).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 15 October 2026 (12:00 PM) per RFQ document (RFQ/JESS/191/010/2026). Note potential metadata discrepancy (10:00).
• Submission method: Email quotations to RFQCentralNSP@safcol.co.za; include RFQ number and description in the subject line. Email queries to viola@safcol.co.za with RFQ number in the subject.
• Documents to submit (returnable): fully completed RFQ; official quotation on company letterhead; Latest Tax Clearance; Latest BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; CSD report or MAQA/MAAA number; director IDs; signed SBD forms. (RFQJESS1910102026.zip)
• Pre-qualifications: CSD registration; SARS tax compliance; SANAS BBBEE verification or sworn affidavit; company registrations.
• Briefing session: None required.
• Documents location: RFQ package attached to the RFQ (RFQJESS1910102026.zip); further document references: Annexures and related SAFCOL standards are included in the package. Delivery address for services is Jessievale plantation, SAFCOL.