CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 TENDER DOCUMENT TMPD 02-2016/17 TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF PHYSICAL SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES TO PROTECT THE PROPERTY, ASSETS AND PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF TSHWANE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS 8 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 IMPORTANT A. Bidders must note that the City of Tshwane reserves the right to award this tender to more than one bidder. B. REDUCTION OF APPOINTMENT The Municipality shall at its’ sole discretion; having regard to the availability of funds and needs; be entitled to terminate such a portion of the contractual appointment which the Chief of Metro Police may deem fit; Provided that such proportionate reduction shall be effected upon Three (3) months’ prior written notice from the said Chief of Metro Police to the Contractor/Service Provider/Supplier; Provided further that should the Municipality deem it necessary; it may request the Contractor/Service Provider/Supplier to deploy more guarding services at the rates tendered and at such sites which it may indicate from time to time. C. FIRST AID TRAINING Where the Municipality deems it fit it may insist that at least one guard per shift is properly trained and competent to render First Aid Emergency on the Level One Standard as accredited and approved by the Department of Labour (DOL), and the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA), at those sites or all sites as may be indicated by the Chief of Metro Police acting on behalf of the Municipality; from time to time. Should it be necessary to conduct further training for this purposes then such training will be conducted at any accredited First Aid Training Institution at the cost of the Contractor/Service Provider/Supplier NOTE TO BIDDERS PRICING OF SCHEDULES OF QUANTITIES All prices should be completed as indicated within the pricing structure and be inclusive of Value-Added Tax COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT The following South African Police Services (SAPS) certified documentation must be attached to the bidder’s submission; failure to attach all the required documents will result in the immediate disqualification of bidder’s submission. All documents to be submitted must be certified within a six month period prior to the bidder’s submission as prescribed. 1. Proof of company registration with Private Security Industry Regulation Act (PSIRA); 9 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Proof of company Directors registration with Private Security Industry Regulation Act (PSIRA); Letter of good standing with Private Security Industry Regulation Act (PSIRA); – Original Copy; Proof of company registration with South African Revenue Services (SARS) – Original Copy; Valid Tax Clearance Certificate Proof of company registration with the 'Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act' (COIDA); Proof of company registration in terms of the National Key Point Act – Original Letter; Proof of company registration with the Central Fire-arm Register; Proof of company registration with the registrar of companies(CIPRO) Failure to reach a minimum score of Forty five (45) points within the technical evaluation scoring system will result in the immediate disqualification of bidder’s submission. We, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge and accept the compulsory requirements above. Signed at _______________________ _________________ 20_______ this ___________ day of AS WITNESSES: 1. 1 ________________________________ BIDDER(S) The signatory warranting that he is duly authorised hereto. INTRODUCTION – PURPOSE – SCOPE This document specifies the general requirements for the integrated security services and shall be the minimum requirements accepted. 1.1 The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality is requesting registered and accredited bidders to provide security guards to the City of Tshwane (CoT). Bidders will be required to provide guarding services in order to protect the property, assets and personnel of the City of Tshwane (CoT) The general specifications are compulsory and consist of schedules for guarding services as provided within this specification. 10 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 2 COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATION It will be required of the Successful Bidder to sign a Service Level Agreement before any work and/or service commences. The successful Bidder must be able to perform as required as per the specifications within this document. 3 ACTS, STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND CODES OF PRACTICE 3.1 Where reference is made to any Code of Practice or Standard Specification the latest amendment or edition shall apply. Bidders shall ensure that they are acquainted with the contents of such documents. In terms of this specification all security (service) successful bidder’s and their employees to be deployed on the premises of the Council shall at all times, during the term of this agreement, remain registered in terms of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act (Act 56 of 2001) and comply with the Private Security Industry Regulations, 2002, which came into operation with the Act on 14 February 2002. Certified copies of the relevant certificates shall be forwarded to the City of Tshwane before commencement of the contract. 3.2 The security services shall be carried out in accordance with the latest issue or amendments of the following relevant legislation where applicable: 3.2.1 Private Security Industry Regulation Act 2001 (Act 56 of 2001); 3.2.2 The Private Security Industry Regulations, 2002, dated 14 February 2002. 3.2.3 The Appeal Regulations, 2002, promulgated on 14 February 2002. 3.2.4 The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 103 of 1993. 3.2.5 The Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993 and regulations as amended. The contractor will carry out his obligations, including the appointment of officials, in accordance with the requirements of this act; 3.2.6 The Protection of Information Act (Act 84 of 1982 as amended) 3.2.7 The Labour Relations Act (Act 66 of 1995) 3.2.8 The Wage Determination Act (Act 481 of 1957) 3.2.9 Basic Conditions of Employment Act (Act 75 of 1997 as amended) 3.2.10 The Criminal Procedures Act - Act 51 of 1977 as amended 3.2.11 The South African Firearms Control Act, act 60 of 2000 11 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 3.2.12 ICASA. Act of statute the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act of 2000, as Amended. 3.2.13 The Sectoral Determination Act (Basic Conditions of Employment Act (Act 75 of 1997 as amended), Sectoral Determination No.6. 3.2.14 Employment Equity Act (Act 55 of 1998) 3.2.15 The National Building Regulations; 3.2.16 The local Fire Regulations; SANS 10139/10400 3.2.17 Any other applicable law, regulation, by-law or local authority requirements that may now or hereafter be enforced. 3.2.18 All provincial ordinances and Local Authority by-laws and all relevant regulations promulgated there under having an effect on the business of the security personnel provided in terms of this contract. 4 SITE FACILITIES AVAILABLE 4.1 No housing is available for the Successful Bidders employees and He /She must make arrangements to house his employees off Site and to transport them to Site. 4.2 Should The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality at any time during the term of this agreement make any facility available to house personnel, horses and/or security dogs available for operational use to the contractor, the contractor shall, at his own cost, maintain and keep such facility during the term of this agreement in a clean, tidy and sanitary condition and shall at the termination of this agreement, for what ever reason, restore any such facility to the same condition in which it was when handed to the contractor. 4.3 The Successful Bidders shall be liable for his own telephone communication cost which he may need at any of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality’s premises where he is providing security services. 5 SITE FACILITIES AND UTILITIES 5.1 The Bidders shall supply and properly maintain all facilities and utilities necessary for full and complete execution of the security services. 5.2 i) ii) iii) iv) Such items shall include, but not be limited to, the following: First aid facilities; Bullet proof vests; Batons; Torches; 12 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 v) vi) vii) viii) ix) x) Pepper sprays; Handcuffs; Panic buttons Radios & chargers; Hand cuffs; Whistles. 5.3 The Bidders shall provide all necessary equipment as from time to time agreed on by the two parties. Such equipment, including but not limited to firearms, batons, handcuffs, motorcycles, occurrence books, pens, pocket books, bullet proof vests, radios, torches, vehicles and wrist watches, shall at all times be clean and in good working order and in such a condition as to enable the Bidders personnel to perform their duties to the satisfaction of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. 5.4 The above listed equipment shall at all times be in working condition and any obsolete or faulty equipment shall be replaced, without delay within 24 hours, by the Bidder at his own cost. 5.5 Security personnel must be in full uniform, have identification and be in possession of serviceable equipment when posted for duty. 6 GENERAL DUTIES 6.1 Security officers shall perform Access Control and Patrol the premises to prevent persons from illegally entering, and from removing equipment or material from the premises concerned. Security guards are not allowed to enter buildings if locked, unless instructed to do so as part of their duties. 6.2 The security guards shall protect the buildings, equipment and material against damage, theft and vandalism. 6.3 Security guards shall protect employees, visitors and customer by preventing or minimizing risk of injury, including death, and reporting any incident to their supervisor or company’s control centre, the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and the South African Police Service, and take appropriate action to protect the premises and staff of the Council. 6.4 Security guards shall report any suspicious action or unusual occurrence to his/her supervisor or company’s control centre, the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and the South African Police Service as soon as possible as instructed. 6.5 Security guards shall be dressed, for identification purposes, in the unique uniform of the Contractor rendering the service. Uniforms and equipment shall be worn at all times, for the duration of the shift, and equipment allocated to the security officers shall remain under his control. 13 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 6.6 Security guards shall prevent people from illegal dumping, erecting illegal structure on and/or occupying premises under the Contractors control and occupied by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. 6.7 All security guards shall monitor security threats and risks e.g. public unrest situations, within The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality’s area of responsibility and provide an early warning to facilitate proactive interventions. 6.8 The Successful bidder shall provide ad hoc security at official Council events and functions on an as and when required basis. Such additional services will be for the account of City of Tshwane. 7 7.1 7.2 ADMINISTRATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE The Successful bidder shall demonstrate to have the infrastructure to administer, manage and control the contract at the time of commencement of the contract. The Successful bidder shall give access to his premises, for inspection, to The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality at all times. These facilities shall be acceptable for the running of a security business and be equipped with fully functioning equipment and manned by skilled staff. 8 PLACE OF SERVICE DELIVERY 8.1 The requirement of fixed positions to be manned and to be tendered for is within the jurisdictional area of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and the sites are situated throughout the said area. All sites must be priced as per the schedule of quantities. The Successful bidder shall be in a position to provide the service within the geographical borders of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. 8.2 9 DAMAGE Any damage caused by the Successful bidder or his staff to property and existing services of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality’s shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense. Any property found damaged by others which could implicate the Contractor in any way must be reported to the Chief of Police or his delegated representative before any security services commences. 10 MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION 10.1 Security guards must be supervised on a daily basis (by their superiors) and equipped to perform their duties as agreed on from time to time. 14 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 10.2 The Successful bidder shall provide for a Contract Manager responsible for the service to be provided. Such representative shall be competent and responsible, and shall have adequate experience in carrying out work of a similar nature to the security service provided in terms of this agreement and shall exercise personal supervision on behalf of the Contractor. The Chief of Police or his delegated representative shall be notified in writing of such appointment, which shall be subject to its approval. 10.3 The Chief of Police may delegate to any person its powers or functions in terms of this agreement and on receiving notice in writing of such delegation the Successful bidder shall recognize and obey the delegated person to whom any such powers or functions have been delegated to. 10.4 The Successful bidder shall exercise supervision over the service at each premise at all times, or shall be represented by a representative having full power and authority on behalf of the Contract Manager. Such representative shall be competent and responsible, and shall have adequate experience in carrying out work of a similar nature to the security service provided in terms of this agreement. 10.5 The Chief of Police or his delegated representative shall at all time during the term of the contract, monitor the Successful bidder’s services, or cause them to be monitored without prior notice. 10.6 The Successful bidder shall be required to carry out proper supervision of his own personnel by means of at least two visits by an off-site supervisor or manager during their hours of duty per 24 hour day. Details of such visits shall be recorded in both the electronic occurrence book central database and manual occurrence book provided by the Successful bidder as well as the pocket books of the security personnel visited. Tenderers shall make provision in their costing for these compulsory visits. Senior Successful bidder’s staff shall at least visit each site once a week. The minimum requirement for a senior manager shall be an area manager. 10.7 Senior supervisors are required to present themselves to the official in charge of the premises security officers for discussions at least once a week. 10.8 The Successful bidder shall at all times be responsible for the behaviour and omissions of his employees providing services to The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality in terms of this agreement while they are acting within the course and scope of their duties and employment. 11 CONFIDENTIALITY 11.1 The Successful bidder shall ensure that the responsible manager and The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality's best interests are served at all times during the contract period. 15 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 Recommendations and advice must be based on impartial observations, responsible opinions and pertinent facts. Any information gained by the Successful bidder during the course of the contract shall be kept in strict confidence and may not be used without the written permission of the City Manager or the Chief of Police. 12 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION 12.1 The successful bidder shall provide criminal background checks of all employees to be employed at City of Tshwane premises. Background investigations of employees shall include but not be limited to criminal, credit history, personal references and past employers. 12.2 The successful bidder shall ensure that employees employed on the premises of the City of Tshwane display an identifiable and verifiable PSIRA card at all times whilst on duty. 12.3 The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality reserves the right to conduct further background checks for all security officers assigned to The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. A file of all approved and rejected checks shall be kept by the Contractor for the duration of the contract and will be considered and treated as confidential. 12.4 Any employee who has not had a background check or whose background check was not pre-approved by the Chief of Police or his delegated representative will not be allowed to work under this contract. 13 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION CRITERIA 13.1 All employees must be citizens of the Republic of South Africa. 13.2 Minimum Requirements: Bidders are required to comply with the minimum specification within this document 13.3 The successful bidder shall ensure that employees employed on the premises of the City of Tshwane display an identifiable and verifiable PSIRA card at all times whilst on duty. 13.4 In the event of a security breach the successful bidders on that site must avail the personnel to undergo polygraph tests. The employees must know and accept beforehand that these tests may form part of the basic employment agreement. 13.5 The successful bidder must ensure that they deploy security guards that are well trained and medically fit, to perform the intended security functions as specified within this document. Security officers may from time to time be 16 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 rotated to perform in all security areas, such as the City of Tshwane Central Security Control Room. 14 TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS LABOUR BROKERS AND 14.1 Successful bidders shall abide by the provisions of the Labour Relations Act, Act 66 of 1995, as amended, in respect of Temporary Employment Services, Labour Brokers and Independent Contractors. Notwithstanding the above, no bidder shall use the services of a Temporary Employment Services, Labour Brokers or Independent Contractors. 15 SECURITY GUARD - SPECIFICATION 15.1 All security guard shall have the following minimum attributes: 15.1.1 All security guard shall be registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA), licensed and fully vetted in accordance with laid down requirements 15.1.2 All security guard shall have a certain level of numeric and literacy skills. 15.1.3 All security guard shall have the necessary experience of writing reports / statements. 15.1.4 All security guard shall have the necessary experience of working in a customer orientated environment and shall be capable of relating to the general public. 15.1.5 All security guard shall be mature individuals with self awareness, significant knowledge and experience of the security industry and/or related fields. 15.1.6 All security guard shall be fully committed to quality and customer care. 15.1.7 All security guard shall be proactive in performing their duties and in helping others. 15.1.8 All security guard shall have good communication skills, team work abilities and the ability to work using their own initiative. 15.1.9 All security guard shall be able to use and operate portable communication equipment. 15.1.10 All security guard shall have a general understanding of health and safety procedures 17 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 15.1.11 All security guards shall be flexible and willing to adapt and take on additional security related tasks that may be required as requested by the Chief of Police or his delegated representative. 15.1.12 All security guards must have the ability to read, speak and write English as a minimum requirement. 15.2 Physical requirements: 15.2.1 As Security guards have to spend most of their time on their feet, officers should be medically fit and healthy. 15.2.2 As security guards need to walk and stand for long times during their shift, emphasis shall be placed on this ability. 15.2.3 Security guards are often required to use personal protective safety equipment. It shall therefore be determined whether officers can wear safety boots and other applicable Personal Protecting Equipment (PPE). 15.3 Control Centre operators are required for this contract and personnel shall: 15.3.1 Have good interpersonal and communication skills. 15.3.2 Have well-developed language skills and must be able to communicate in English. 15.3.3 Have passed all relevant training courses pertaining to his/her work requirements. 15.3.4 Have been trained in the use of emergency fire fighting equipment. 15.3.5 Be familiar with the emergency evacuation plans pertinent to the building. 15.3.6 All security guards shall undergo formal induction programmes to familiarise themselves with site procedures and the specific requirements of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. 16 CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS 16.1 Control Room Operators shall meet the following criteria: They must be confident to interact with the public in a firm but friendly manner and must display an excellent command of the English language. 16.2 Certification for Control Room Operators must include the following: • Minimum education level of Matric • No criminal record (honesty and integrity to be suitably verified) • Security training certification minimum Grade D 18 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 • • PC literacy Experience in the Control Room Environment is essential 16.3 Chief of Police or his delegated representative reserves the right to evaluate and select officers based on the following personality criteria: • Initiative • Individual leadership • Communications skills • Energy • Attention to detail (quality orientation) • Adaptability • Experience 17 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (Standard Operating Procedures) 17.1 The successful Bidder shall provide detailed information with regards to its Quality Management System and how it intends ensuring continuous compliance to it. It is critical that successful Bidders indicate what their policy on quality control is and how they propose to execute quality control. 17.2 The assignment instructions are designed to assist your security Guards to successfully meet the needs of the customer. They set out a risk assessment survey and also provide specific instructions for the security guards while carrying out their duties on site. 17.3 Successful Bidder must conduct a six (6) monthly risk assessment audit on each site assigned to their company. 17.4 The security of the premises and the prevention of loss is a major priority for The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. The Chief of Police or his delegated representative will continuously monitor and conduct audits to minimise loss. 18 SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT 18.1 The Successful Bidder will be provided with a draft Service Level Agreement (SLA) which shall detail the agreed service to be delivered, how such a service is measured in the provision thereof and the response time required for such a service. 18.2 Incident escalation procedures will form part of this Service Level Agreement (SLA). The Successful Bidder must provide detailed information with regards to Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance and how it intends ensuring continuous compliance to it. 19 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 19 TRAINING OF CONTRACTOR’S PERSONNEL 19.1 Before the effective date the Successful Bidder shall provide satisfactory proof of certification of training of his security officers to a minimum grade D level. 19.2 The Successful Bidder shall ensure that all supervisors and site managers have formal training and that development programs for all subordinate personnel in the employ of the Contractor are in place. 19.3 Retaining of personnel provided by the Successful Bidder to The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality shall include formal retraining on predetermined subjects as agreed on between the two parties at least once every six (6) months. Results of such retraining shall be made available to The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality on request. 19.4 Personnel issued with firearms shall receive accredited training with such firearm at least once every six (6) months. The results of such training shall be made available to The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality on request. Armed security guards shall be professionally and formally trained and be able to use and handle a firearm when required. The successful Bidders personnel must be trained in the handling of firearms before the effective appointment date to ensure that the Armed Security Guards will immediately be qualified to perform their services to the level of the professional efficiency required by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. 19.5 A sufficient number of personnel shall be trained and be able to drive a vehicle as specified and required by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. 19.6 Security guards shall maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance and shall wear a uniform meeting the standards of this specification. 19.7 The responsibility for training of security officers for The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality shall rest with the Contractor. 19.8 The Chief of Police or his delegated representative reserves the right to request the successful bidder to deploy a security guard of a certain gender at a premise. The latter or his delegated representative can request the removal and / or replacement of a security guard under justifiable circumstances. 20 ANNUAL REFRESHER TRAINING 20.1 The Successful Bidder shall ensure that each employee successfully completes at least 16 hours of annual refresher training. The Successful Bidder shall not provide employees unless they are certified on all required 20 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 training. The training shall include, but not be limited to, any new material affecting the performance of security guard’s duties. All costs of refresher training, including labour, are the responsibility of the Successful Bidder. 20.2 On completion of the annual refresher training the Successful Bidder shall notify the Chief of Police or his delegated representative which security guards have completed the required training. 20.3 All costs incurred in the training of security personnel provided in terms of this agreement shall be borne by the Successful Bidder, testing included. 21 DISCIPLINARY MEASURES 21.1 The Code of Conduct of the successful bidder must be aligned to the specification as specified within this document. 21.2 Negligence of duty on the part of the security guards provided by the security Contractor in terms of this agreement shall be dealt with immediately. 21.3 The Chief of Police or his delegated representative will notify the Successful Bidder of any breach, failure or negligence and undertakes to assist in any disciplinary proceedings. 21.4 The Successful Bidder shall notify the Chief of Police or his delegated representative in writing of the outcome of any such disciplinary proceedings. 21.5 Should the Successful Bidder decide not to take disciplinary steps against a member of his personnel, the reason therefore shall forthwith be conveyed in writing to the Chief of Police or his delegated representative 21.6 Grievances on the part of security personnel of the Successful Bidder shall immediately be dealt with by the Successful Bidder in terms of the Contractor’s grievance procedure. 21.7 In the event of the Chief of Police or his delegated representative not being satisfied by the performance of any member of the Successful Bidder’s personnel in terms of this agreement the Chief of Police or his delegated representative will notify the Successful Bidder in writing thereof and request the Successful Bidder to consider disciplinary action against the relevant employee. The Successful Bidder shall forthwith remove the above mentioned personnel from any duties related to this contract and replace such officer with a qualified trained security officer with immediate effect. 21.8 The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality shall furnish the reasons for the dissatisfaction to the Successful Bidder in writing provided that both parties will keep these reasons confidential unless otherwise agreed. 21 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 21.9 The specific employee of the Service Provider who is replaced at the request of the Chief of Police or his delegated representative shall thereafter not be used at any premise of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. 22 SITE PROCEDURE MANUAL (SOP’s) - OCCURRENCE AND POCKET BOOKS 22.1 Each site shall be supplied with a dedicated site procedure manual. A master site procedure manual containing all the procedures and forms shall be maintained on each site. 22.2 The Managing Director, before publication and supply to each site, shall approve procedures. Approval shall be reflected by signing the last page of each procedure. 22.3 Each procedure shall reflect the revision status (starting with revision 0), page x of y and the effective date. All procedures shall be distributed to relevant custodians of the security function. 22.4 The Chief of Police may request amendments to security measures and procedures by notifying/instructing the Security Manager of the City of Tshwane. The proposed amendment will be co-signed with the appointed service provider. 22.5 All original pages of the site procedure manuals, occurrence books, pocket books and any other required documents becomes the property of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality from the moment they are utilised, and must be submitted to The Chief of Police for safekeeping immediately after the books are fully utilised. 22.6 The Successful Bidder will be given access to all these books on request and will be allowed to make photocopies thereof at his own cost. 23 UNIFORMS 23.1 The Successful Bidder shall provide his personnel with a standard uniform that is identifiable, neat and presentable. Cost for these uniform items will be for the account of the appointed service provider 23.2 In the case of a male officer: 23.2.1 Tie (corporate wear) 23.2.2 Jacket 23.2.3 Blazer (corporate wear) 23.2.4 Jersey 23.2.5 Belt 23.2.6 Pants (combat/corporate) 23.2.7 Shirt (corporate) 22 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 23.2.8 Field shirt 23.2.9 Shoes/boots 23.3 In the case of a female officer: 23.3.1 Blouse/shirt (corporate) 23.3.2 Neck Scarf (corporate) 23.3.3 Jacket 23.3.4 Blazer (corporate) 23.3.5 Jersey 23.3.6 Shoes 23.3.7 Skirt/pants 23.3.8 Stockings (corporate) Successful Bidders shall replace all uniforms at least once a year. Cost for these uniform items will be for the account of the appointed service provider. 23.4 All uniforms provided shall be suitable for the specific site conditions. Successful Bidders shall provide Corporate or Combat or Industrial uniforms in accordance with actual site conditions at the Successful Bidder own cost. 23.5 Insignia of the Successful Bidder shall be visibly displayed on the uniforms and adequate clothing shall be provided for protection against the elements or cold weather as and when required. 23.6 The Successful Bidders personnel shall at all times be in possession of official identification cards (at the cost of the contractor) with the following information: A recent colour photograph of the relevant security officer, His/her full names, surname, Identity number, The level of training (Grade), Registration number with the Private Security Industry Authority (PSIRA) and, displayed on the left breast pocket of the jacket/blazer whilst on duty. 23.7 When on duty the personnel provided by the Successful Bidder shall at all times (unless the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality decides otherwise) wear the uniform (including footwear) of the contractor at the cost of the Contractor. 24 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER 24.1 All verbal requests to the Successful Bidder shall be confirmed in writing by The Chief of Police or his delegated representative within twenty four (24) 23 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 hours after the particular event and shall be deemed to have been received by the Successful Bidder if left with a responsible person at the Successful Bidders business premises or Contract Manager. 25 MEETINGS 25.1 Weekly Liaison 25.1.1 The Successful Bidders Contract Manager or his delegate shall be required to attend regular weekly meetings with the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality’s Senior Officer: Security Services or his/her delegate. 25.1.2 These meetings will occur at the office of the City of Tshwane Security Manager, for discussions regarding the provision of these services. 25.1.3 All parties must keep notes of agreements of these meetings. 25.2 Monthly Directors Meeting 25.2.1 The Appointed service provider (represented by a manager) shall also be required to attend a meeting on a monthly basis with the Chief of Police or his delegated representative, to discuss matters pertaining to the execution of security services by the Successful Bidder and the administration of the agreement in general. 26 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS AND REPORTS 26.1 All incidents or accidents involving death of or injury to any person, as well as any criminal offence committed on the premises or to the property of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, shall forthwith be reported to the local police station and the Tshwane Metro Police Department radio control room immediately or as soon as practically possible, after occurrence of the said incident or accident has been reported to the Security Contractor. 26.2 A detailed written preliminary report of all such incidents shall be presented to The Chief of Police or his delegated representative within twelve (12) hours after the occurrence of the said incident or accident. 26.3 Important and relevant details of all incidents occurring on The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality’s premises shall be recorded in the occurrence book immediately. Books for this purpose shall be made available by the Contractor at his own cost for the all the premises and shall remain available for inspection by the Chief of Police or his delegated representative at any time in a prearranged office or enclosure on the premises. The pages of the occurrence book shall be numbered consecutively by the Contractor and no person shall remove any pages for any reason whatsoever. 26.4 A detailed written weekly report, in respect of all premises concerned, shall be submitted to The Chief of Police or his delegated representative on or before the first working day of the following week. Reports shall include full details of 24 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 any accident or incident, which occurred during the preceding week. Reports, details of routine inspection visits, and any other information relating to the security situation on the premises may be requested by The Chief of Police or his delegated representative. 26.5 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, The Chief of Police or his delegated representative may also, should it be deemed necessary, request the Successful Bidder to submit a detailed written report in respect of any incident (including shooting incident reports) or accident after it has occurred on The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality’s premises. 27 TWO WAY RADIO SETS 27.1 Hand held two way radio sets provided by the Successful Bidder shall have an adequate range to ensure, as far as it is practically possible, good communications between any two points within a patrolled area of responsibility on the premises of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality on which security services are provided. 27.2 The Successful Bidder shall provide The Chief of Police or his delegated representative on or before the commencement date of the service with a diagram indicating the local communication network and call signs to be used by the Successful Bidder during the term of this agreement. Any changes in these networks or call signs shall forthwith be communicated to The Chief of Police or his delegated representative in writing. 27.3 The hand held two way radios shall, at all times, be in working condition and any obsolete or faulty radios shall be replaced without delay by the Successful Bidder at his own cost. 27.4 The Successful Bidder shall, at his own cost, supply a radio base set to be installed in the security radio control room of The Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department as well as the diagram of the call signs, which shall enable direct communication between The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department personnel and the Successful Bidders personnel. 27.5 The Successful Bidder shall take all necessary steps to prevent transmissions from his radio system from interfering with, or blocking any radio communications used by any division of the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department. 27.6 All radios supplied under this contract shall be licensed under the transmission laws of South Africa and be Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) approved bearing the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) sticker on each radio. Any frequencies used shall comply with Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) regulations for the geographical area of operation. 25 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 27.7 Should the Successful Bidder or any of his employee’s use any radio equipment that is not Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) approved on The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality’s premises without written authority, the Successful Bidder shall be liable for any damage or loss suffered by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality or any other division or business unit of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality where such loss is directly contributed to the use of unauthorised or deficient radio equipment. 28 PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF TSHWANE METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY 28.1 In respect of services provided on the property of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, the Contractor shall at all times comply with the provisions of the Control and Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act, 1985 (Act no 53 of 1985), ensuring that no person shall, without the permission of an authorised personnel member (hereinafter referred to as the authorised officer), enter any premises or any vehicle in respect of which a directive has been issued by The Chief of Police or his delegated representative and for the purpose of the granting of that permission an authorised officer may require of the person concerned that he: 28.1.1 Furnish his name, address and any other relevant information required by the authorised officer, 28.1.2 Produce proof of his identity to the satisfaction of the authorised officer, 28.1.3 Declare whether he has a firearm or any potentially dangerous object in his possession, custody or under his control, 28.1.4 Declare what the contents is of any vehicle such as suitcases, attaché cases, bags, handbags, folders, envelopes, computers/laptops parcels or containers of any nature which he has in his possession or custody or under his control, and show the contents to him, 28.1.5 Subject himself and anything which he has in his possession or custody or under his control to an examination by an electronic or other apparatus in order to determine the presence of any potential dangerous object, and 28.2 Where an authorised officer grants permission in terms of the above clause he may do so subject to conditions regarding the carrying or displaying of some form of proof that the necessary permission has been granted, to visit a specific person, office or area of responsibility, the duration of his presence on or in the premises or vehicle, the escorting of the person concerned while he is on or in the premises or vehicle, and such other requirements as he may consider necessary. 26 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 28.3 Subject to the provisions of the Trespass Act, 1959 (Act no 6 of 1959), an authorised officer may at any time remove any person from any premises or vehicle if: 28.3.1 That person enters the premises or vehicle concerned without the permission contemplated in the above clause, 28.3.2 That person refuses or fails to observe a condition contemplated in the above clause or, 28.3.3 The authorised officer considers it necessary for the security officer of the premises or vehicle concerned or the contents thereof or for the protection of the people therein or thereon. 28.4 The search of a female under these clauses shall only be carried out by a female security personnel member in private, and should at all times be done in a courteous and dignified manner. 28.5 The search of a male under these clauses shall only be carried out by a male security personnel member in private, and should at all times be done in a courteous and dignified manner. 28.6 The provisions of this main Clause shall not apply in respect of any member of the South African Police Service establishment by or under any law or a member of the South African National Defence Force who is required in the performance of his functions to enter or enter upon any public premises or public vehicle and who produces proof of his identity to the satisfaction of the authorised officer concerned, provided that such member shall not be obstructed in the performance of his duties. 28.7 In the above clauses of this agreement, unless the context indicates otherwise: 28.7.1 “Authorised officer” means personnel member in the employ of the Contractor authorised by The Chief of Police or his delegated representative to act in terms of this agreement, 28.7.2 “Premises” means any building, structure, hall, room, office, convenience, land, enclosure or water surface which is the property of, or is occupied or used by, or is under the control of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, and to which a member of the public has a right of access, or is usually admitted or to which he may be admitted and, 28.7.3 “Vehicle” means vehicle, conveyance or craft which is the property or under the control of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and which is used for transport, for profit or otherwise, of the public or The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality’s employees. 27 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 29 PROVISION OF DOGS (As and when required) 29.1 Security patrol dogs (if required by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality) shall only be of a required and approved breed (i.e. Doberman Pinchers, Rottweiler’s or German Shepherds). These dogs will be trained and will serve as a security patrol dog. Dogs shall be disease free and certified as such by a registered veterinary surgeon. A certified copy of such certificate shall be made available to The Chief of Police or his delegated representative 29.2 Under no circumstances shall the security Contractor provide any other breed of dog in terms of this agreement. 29.3 Security patrol dogs shall be trained to protect their handlers, to intercept perpetrators and to be alert for intruders in their patrol area of responsibility. In general security patrol dogs shall be required to act as a deterrent to criminal elements. Security patrol dogs shall also be trained to overcome obstacles such as steps, one (1) meter high walls and be able to crawl underneath or through low objects such as storm water pipes in tunnels. 29.4 Security patrol dogs shall be trained to obey only one handler and shall be under his control. Security patrol dogs, while on duty, shall at all times be under the supervision of the handler. 29.5 For the purpose of initial training security patrol dogs shall preferably be between one (1) and three (3) years of age. The age of the security patrol dog shall not exceed six (6) years. If it is at any time during the term of this agreement established by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality that a security patrol dog, utilised in terms of this agreement, is older than six (6) years the security Contractor shall be requested to replace the dog within twenty four (24) hours. 29.6 Security patrol dogs shall at all times be properly kennelled, groomed and fed to maintain a good state of health. Security patrol dogs that are not capable of effectively carrying out the functions described above shall be replaced within three (3) hours with other trained security patrol dogs that shall be able to perform the functions required. Fresh food and water as well as equipment such as leashes, food and water bowls, choke chains and combs shall be available at all times and will be for the cost of the successful bidder/contractor. 29.7 Security patrol dogs shall at all times be handled by a qualified dog handler. A certified certificate indicating that the dog handler has successfully passed the training course in the effective handling of a security patrol dog shall be made available to The Chief of Police or his delegated representative 29.8 Monthly veterinary reports on all dogs stating and certifying them fit to execute the duties in terms of the agreement shall be submitted. 28 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 30 PROVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (As and when required) 30.1 If required by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, the Successful Bidder shall provide comprehensively insured and roadworthy motor vehicle(s) with driver(s) having valid code B driver’s licenses, motorcycles with driver(s) having valid code A drivers licenses, to the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality for roving, patrol duties and/or prevention of crime in any nominated area of responsibility. The type of vehicle will be dictated by the work document or posting chart. 30.2 The Successful Bidder shall provide the required number of motor vehicle(s), motorcycle(s), and/or bicycle(s) and be able to supply driver(s) within one (1) working day (or such other time as the parties may agree on from time to time) but only on receipt on an official written request from the Chief of Police or his delegated representative 30.3 The Successful Bidder shall not provide any additional motor vehicle(s), motorcycle(s), and/or bicycle(s) (and driver(s)) on verbal request from any official other than the Chief of Police or his delegated representative. Should the Successful Bidder, nevertheless react positively to such request, The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality shall not necessarily effect payment for the unauthorised service rendered. 30.4 All drivers required and requested by The Chief of Police or his delegated representative shall report for duty with the required vehicles at such times and places as, from time to time, agreed on by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and the Successful Bidder. 30.5 The drivers and the assigned motor vehicle(s), motorcycle(s), and/or bicycle(s) shall perform their daily duties at such times as agreed on, from time to time, by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and the Successful Bidder. 30.6 Compensation for kilometres travelled under this section shall be at a rate equal to the prevalent Automobile Association (AA) rates at the time of request. A logbook must be kept up to date and must be submitted to the Chief of Police or his delegated representative for verification and approval before any payment will be effected. 30.7 Vehicles MUST have the company logo/branding visible at all times for identification purposes. 31 PROVISIONS OF FIREARMS 29 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 31.1 The weapons used by security guards shall be legally registered to the Successful Bidder. In addition, weapons shall be individually issued to those security officers who will be using them. A detailed list reflecting the name of the guard, the firearm serial number, type and model as well as the applicable permit. The Successful Bidder and armed security guards shall meet with the requirements of the South African Fire Arm Control Act, act 60 of 2000 and Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority of South Africa regarding the proper use of firearms. All firearm related incidents involving security officers involved shall be reported and will be subject to a South African Police Services (SAPS) investigation. 31.2 Firearms All firearms to be utilised must be approved by the Chief of Police or his delegated representative before commencement of contract. Bidders will be required to submit South African Police Services (SAPS) certified copies of their licence to possess firearms to the Chief of Police or his delegated representative upon appointment. 31.3 Only firearms registered in the name of the Successful Bidder shall be permitted on The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality’s sites. The Contractor furthermore shall guarantee that he is the lawful owner of all firearms issued to his personnel in terms of this agreement. 31.4 The misuse, mishandling, or negligent firing of any weapon by an employee of the successful bidder/contractor shall result in, the immediate and permanent removal of such an individual from the site and any other site of the City of Tshwane. 31.5 All firearm related incidents involving security officers shall be reported and will be subject to a South African Police Services (SAPS) investigation. The City of Tshwane reserves the right to invoke remedial action at the discretion of the CoP towards the contractor. 32 BOMBS, INCENDIARY DEVICES AND FIREARMS 32.1 If a bomb or incendiary device, or what may have the appearance of a bomb or incendiary device, is discovered, the security guards should immediately clear the area and activate the Imminent Danger Notification alarm and notify The Chief of Police or his delegated representative and the South African Police Services (SAPS). The security guards should provide the initial details and the instruction contained in the site procedure manual shall be followed strictly. 30 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 32.2 Under no circumstances should the security guards touch or in any way disturb the suspicious article or package. The Security guards shall stand by to prevent the suspicious item from being touched or disturbed by any person. Employees working in the area where the suspicious article or package is located should be evacuated until the item has been removed. The general rule to follow is: “Evacuate the immediate area and call the South African Police Services (SAPS)”. 32.3 If the Security guards on duty receives a bomb threat from any source, he/she will immediately contact the South African Police Services (SAPS) and provide comprehensive information through the shift Supervisor 32.4 During a bomb threat/search or other emergency situation, Security guards will deny access to vehicles and persons with the following exceptions: South African Police Service and/or a member of the South African National Defence Force who is required, in the performance of his functions, to enter any public premises or public vehicle and who produces proof of identity to the satisfaction of the authorised officer concerned, Such a member shall not be obstructed in the performance of his duties. 32.5 No radio or cellular phone communication should be utilised until South African Police Services (SAPS) has declared the situation safe. 32.6 Should a bomb explode the area should be kept clear of people. 33 WORKING HOURS AND RATES 33.1 Personnel provided by the Successful Bidder in terms of this agreement shall, be prepared to work shifts and/or overtime as and when required by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and agreed upon by both parties. 33.2 Personnel provided by the Successful Bidder shall sign on and off duty daily. 33.3 Working hours must be adhered to as indicated in paragraph 34 below; 33.4 The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality shall have no responsibility or liability for payment of any wages or benefits to Successful Bidders employees, including those associated with severance pay as defined by local law. 33.5 The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, its agencies, agents, and employees shall not be part of any legal action or obligation regarding these benefits, which may subsequently arise. Where local law requires bonuses, specific minimum wage levels, and premium pay for holidays, pensions, 31 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 severance pay, sick or health benefits, childcare or any other benefit, the Successful Bidder will be responsible for these payments. 33.6 The Successful Bidder shall provide security officers with these minimum service benefits but not be limited to transport, housing and meal allowances, membership of a medical scheme. 34 REMUNERATION AND ALLOWANCES 34.1 The Successful Bidder shall acquaint himself with any relevant wage regulating measure or statutory enactment which may be in force or which may be contemplated, affecting conditions of employment during the term of the agreement. 34.2 The Successful Bidder may claim cost price adjustments related to any statutory wage amendments on condition that he shall undertake to, and after two months provide audited proof, that he did in fact adjust the remuneration paid to each of his employees who are utilised in the execution of this contract, by precisely the amount by which the statutory wage applicable to each individual employee was amended. 34.3 The Successful Bidder shall remain solely responsible for the payment of all costs pertaining to personnel, including but not limited to salaries, bonuses, pension fund contributions, benevolent fund contributions, medical fund contributions and insurance premiums. 34.4 Salaries payable by the Successful Bidder to his personnel shall at no stage be less than those prescribed by any applicable wage determination in the security industry, or in the absence thereof, in terms of the last applicable wage determination. 34.5 Service providers will be called upon to supply proof of their adherence to the minimum wage payable to security guards as prescribed by Law. 34.6 The Successful Bidder shall be responsible for the payment of inter alia, all applicable taxes, charge duties and/or fees assessed and/or levied by the Central Government Workmen Compensation Commissioner and/or Provincial Government in respect of the security personnel provided or as a result of the security personnel being provided by the Successful Bidder in terms of this agreement and he shall, on request furnish sufficient documentary proof to the Chief of Police or his delegated representative that any or all of these payments are up to date. 35 ROSTER / SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT 32 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 35.1 The Successful Bidder shall ensure that security services are rendered on 24hours seven (7) days a week shift basis including weekends and public holidays. 35.2 The Successful Bidder shall not allow security officers to work two consecutive shifts to cover any 24-hour period. 35.3 The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has the right to terminate this contract in terms of the event of failure to comply 35.4 The City of Tshwane reserves the right to at their sole discretion and at a convenient time visit the service provider’s offices to determine the extent of adherence to all Labour related laws and regulations. If it is found that the successful bidder did not adhere to the prescribed Labour legislations and regulations a written warning will be issued to the service provider to rectify the situation within fourteen (14) days. Failure to adhere to this stipulation will result in the immediate termination of the service provider’s contract 36 SPECIAL PENALTIES 36.1 In the event of an guard who is required to be armed, being posted without a firearm, issued with a firearm not in working order, without the necessary ammunition or an unarmed personnel member being posted in place of the required armed security officer, a penalty shall be imposed by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and the non-compliance shall be deemed a remedial breach. 36.2 Grades D officers for specific tasks shall be required to render the service required by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality in terms of this agreement. Should it at any time during the term of this agreement or at any time thereafter be determined that officers of a lower grade or with inadequate training or no training at all had been provided, all overpayments made to the Successful Bidder shall forthwith be recovered from the time the lower grade or untrained officers were deployed. 36.3 In the event of officers being deployed without standard equipment or with the standard equipment that is not in working order or dirty, or being deployed not according to the required procedures, the following penalties shall apply and shall be deducted by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality from the fees payable to the Contractor: Nature of breach Deserted post 1st Breach R200-00 guard 2nd Breach per R300-00 per guard 33 3rd Breach Termination of contract CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 Short posting per guard Sleeping on duty Theft and/or loss of Council property(Subject to Investigation) Malicious Damage to council property (Subject to Investigation) Failure to detect fire-arms Deployment of guards not wearing uniform Deployment of guards without PSIRA cards Deployment of guards without fire arms and/or ammunition Un-availability of Motor vehicle during posting Two way radio/ Cell phone Body armour Failure to deploy Dog Non-functional Written warning R200-00 per guard Written warning R 200-00 per event , per site Written warning Final warning R300-00 per guard Final warning R 300-00 per event , per site Replacement of guard Termination of contract Total value in rand of stolen property Appropriate remedial action taken including dismissal Total value in rand of damaged property Appropriate remedial action taken including dismissal R500-00 , per site Written warning R200-00 per guard , per site Written warning R200-00 per guard , per site Written warning R300-00 per guard per shift , per site Written warning R1000,00 per (12) hour shift, or part thereof , per site Written warning R 500,00 per (12) hour shift, or part thereof , per site Written warning R500,00 per (12) hour shift, or part thereof , per site Written warning R500,00 per (12) hour shift, or part thereof , per site Written warning R500-00 , per site Final warning R400-00 per guard , per site Final warning R400-00 per guard , per site Final warning R500-00 per guard per shift , per site Final warning R2000,00 per (12) hour shift, or part thereof , per site Final warning R 800,00 per (12) hour shift, or part thereof , per site Final warning R800,00 per (12) hour shift, or part thereof , per site Final warning R1000,00 per (12) hour shift, or part thereof , per site Final warning R250,00 per shift, R500,00 per (12) 34 Termination of contract Termination of contract Termination of contract Termination of contract Termination of contract Termination of contract Termination of contract Termination of contract CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 Flashlight and adequate fully charged/new batteries Appointment / PSIRA identification card Part of standard uniform, Pocket book and/or pen Any other conduct which may negatively impact or jeopardize the service required Failure to deploy guards due to illegal industrial action 36.4 or part thereof , per site Written warning hour shift, or part thereof , per site Written warning R100,00 per shift, or part thereof , per site Written warning R25,00 per shift per item, per site , or part thereof Written warning R500,00 per (12) hour shift per item per site, Written warning R200,00 per (12) hour shift, or part thereof , per site Final warning R100,00 per (12) hour shift, or part thereof Final warning R1000,00 per (12) hour shift per item, Final warning Replacement of guard Replacement of guard R1000,00 per (12) hour shift, or part thereof Termination of contract Final warning to rectify within 24 hours and any failure to rectify within 24 hours will result with the contract or affected portion thereof be terminated with immediate effect. General penalties will apply in the following cases: NATURE OF INCIDENT Losses occurred negligence PENALTY due to Value of loss and written warning. Similar incident not necessary leading to a lost might lead to termination at that sight. Non-attendance of weekly R 1000.00 per offence. meetings by the Company Written warning to maximum 3 times could representative lead to termination of contract or part thereof. Non-attendance of monthly R 1000.00 per failure. meetings by the Company Written warning to maximum 3 times could Managing Director or Chief lead to termination of contract or part Executive Officer thereof. No reports as determined by R1000,00 per failure the contract or as agreed on Written warning to maximum 3 times could monthly reports within three lead to termination of contract or part working days thereof No supervisory visits as R 500,00 scheduled Written warning to maximum 3 times could lead to termination of contract or part thereof No occurrence book entries or R 500, 00 per page on which any number incorrectly noted. of faults are found. 35 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 Written warning to maximum 3 times could lead to termination of contract or part thereof Failure to report incident within R 1000,00 per incident 24 hours Written warning to maximum 3 times could lead to termination of contract or part thereof No daily posting sheets R500,00 per day received Written warning to maximum 3 times could lead to termination of contract or part thereof 37 BREACH Should the Contractor/Service Provider/Supplier: 37.1 fail to punctually comply with terms and conditions of its’ obligations in terms of this Agreement and remain in default for more than 7 (seven) days after being notified in writing to do so by the Chief of Metro Police; or 37.2 fail to rectify any failure to comply immediately and on the spot there and then where the nature of such failure demands immediate rectifying action; 37.3 commit or permit any breach of any other terms of this Agreement and fail to commence remedying such breach within a period of 7 (seven) days after the receipt of notice to that effect by the Chief of Metro Police and complete the remedying of such breach within a reasonable time; or 37.4 repeatedly breach any of the terms of this Agreement in such manner as to justify a conclusion to the effect that the Contractor/Service Provider/Supplier’s conduct is inconsistent with its’ obligations under this agreement, then and in any one of such events Chief of Metro Police acting on behalf of the Municipality shall, without prejudice to its rights to claim damages or to any other rights it may have: (i) (ii) be entitled to cancel this Agreement with immediate effect; or in the case of failure to comply be entitled to remedy such and immediately recover the total cost incurred by it in so the Contractor/Service Provider/Supplier. breach doing from 37.5 Should the Municipality institute action pursuant to this agreement it shall be entitled to recover all legal costs incurred by it on an Attorney/City basis from the Contractor/Service Provider/Supplier. 37.6 The parties hereby consent in terms of Section 45 of the Magistrate's Court Act No 32 of 1944, as amended, to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate's court of any district having jurisdiction in terms of Section 28(1) of such Act in any action or court procedure instituted by the Municipality arising out of this agreement, notwithstanding the fact that the amount of the claim or the 36 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 amount in dispute may exceed the jurisdictional limit of the Magistrate's Court. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Municipality shall be entitled at its sole discretion, to institute proceedings in any other competent court of law. 37.7 It is agreed that all the terms and conditions reflected in this agreement are material conditions which must strictly be complied with. 37.8 The provision of high standard and quality security services is of essence in this contract. Any failure to reach and maintain such standard to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police or his delegated representative shall constitute a breach to the terms and conditions of the contract. In case of any alleged breach to the terms and conditions of this contract, the Chief of Police or his delegated representative shall institute investigation in order to determine the cause and extent of the breach in question. 37.9 If the Successful Bidder and/or any member of his personnel, contravenes or fails to comply with any part of the conditions of this agreement, which includes the sub clauses hereunder or any other part thereof, it shall be deemed to be a breach of contract. 37.10 Notwithstanding anything contained to the contrary in this agreement, should the Successful Bidder become insolvent, assign, surrender or attempt to assign or surrender his estate or allow any default judgement against it to remain unsatisfied for seven (7) days or if the said judgement is not rescinded within fourteen (14) days of the date of the default judgement, or be liquidated or placed under judicial management or be placed under or be wound up, whether provisionally or finally or make any material incorrect or untrue statement of representation in connection with any information furnished by it in respect of this agreement or the remainder of the tender document then upon the occurrence of any one (1) or more of the aforesaid events, The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality may without prejudice to any other rights it may have, elect to: 38 LIABILITY DUE TO NEGLIGENCE 38.1 The Successful Bidder will be held liable for damages or losses suffered by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, as a result of the Contractor’s or his employees’ gross negligence or intent, which originates at the sites or premises. Upon any alleged negligence on the part of the service provider or his employees the Chief of Police or his delegated representative shall institute an investigation in order to determine the facts and act in accordance with the requirements of this document. 39 INSURANCE/LIABILITY 39.1 The Successful Bidder shall upon receipt of a Letter of Appointment take out insurance to tune of not less than R 5 million and submit proof such documents before the commencement of their contract. This insurance must be inclusive 37 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 but not limited to construction risk, public liability, Workmen's Compensation, and Securities insurance. 39.2 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained, without limiting the Successful Bidders liabilities or responsibilities in terms of this contract, the Contractor shall provide insurance to cover his liability and responsibility in terms of this contract. Notwithstanding anything elsewhere contained in this contract, the Successful Bidders shall provide at least: 39.2.1 Insurance in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (Act 130 of 1993 as amended). 39.2.2 Professional Indemnity and General Public Liability Insurance to cover liability by the contractor. 39.2.3 Security Liability to cover liability by the Contractor. 39.2.4 Products Liability Insurance to cover liability by the Contractor. 39.2.5 Pollution Liability Insurance to cover liability by the Contractor. 39.3 The Successful Bidders shall furnish certificate of insurance in compliance with the amounts set forth on a six monthly interval to The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality for the duration of this contract. 40 GENERAL 40.1 The Successful Bidders shall allow his personnel to attend and, if necessary, to testify in, court proceedings, as well as in disciplinary and arbitration proceedings should The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality deem it necessary, provided The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has notified the Successful Bidders within a reasonable time before the start of the proceedings that the presence of the Successful Bidders personnel is required by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. 40.2 The Successful Bidders shall obtain all permits, licenses, and appointments required for the execution of work under this contract at no additional cost to the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. The Successful Bidders shall obtain these permits, licenses, and appointments in compliance with country laws. Failure to be fully licensed by date planned for commencement of contract may result in contract termination. The Successful Bidders shall be responsible for application, justification, fees, and certifications for any licenses required by the Government. 40.3 The personnel are, first and foremost, deployed by the Successful Bidders to protect the assets of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality entrusted to them, in the areas of responsibility allocated to them. 38 CONTRACT : TMPD 02-2016/17 40.4 Personnel provided by the Successful Bidders in terms of this agreement shall be physically fit and mentally sound so that they are able to perform their duties at all times. 40.5 The Successful Bidders undertakes to make the relevant requirements of this agreement known to all personnel deployed at sites of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality as soon as practically possible before the commencement of this contract. 40.6 The personnel provided in terms of this agreement shall report for duty at the sites indicated by The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. These sites of reporting may vary from time to time according to the operational requirements of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. 40.7 The Successful Bidders shall be responsible for the posting of all relevant personnel to sites or for crime prevention operations and for all costs incurred in the transport, deployment and utilisation of such personnel. 40.8 The Successful Bidders shall be responsible for taking command of the deployment and control of his personnel on a daily basis at the designated sites of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, so that they can effectively protect the assets of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. 40.9 Any employee that is not available for an assigned shift shall notify the Successful Bidders. A substitute, qualified in accordance with these specifications, shall be provided at the same rate and posted in time for the normal start of shift. 41 COST ADJUSTMENTS 41.1 The cost for all items as quoted herein shall remain firm for the first year of the contract. 41.2 Costs for succeeding years and any for extension of term shall be subject to statutory increases / adjustment as per the relevant legislation. 41.3 Any requested cost increase shall be fully documented and submitted to The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality at least sixty (60) days prior to the contract anniversary date. 39
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