Landfill Sites and Quarries Rehabilitation Provision 2026
Tender Overview
- Tender Number: 1/1/002/2025-26
- Department: Moqhaka Local Municipality
- Tender Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Location: Kroonstad
- Closing Date: 10 June 2026 at 12:00
Purpose of the Tender
The objective of this project is to determine and report on the rehabilitation, closure, post-closure monitoring, and maintenance costs of municipal landfill sites and quarries in accordance with the requirements of GRAP 19 (Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets).
The assessment will enable the municipality to make accurate financial provisions for environmental rehabilitation liabilities during the 2025/26 financial year.
Scope of Work
The appointed service provider will be required to conduct a comprehensive assessment of landfill and quarry rehabilitation obligations for sites located in:
- Kroonstad
- Viljoenskroon
- Steynsrus
Key Deliverables
1. Rehabilitation Planning
- Develop end-use rehabilitation plans for all identified landfill and quarry sites.
- Assess environmental closure requirements.
- Recommend rehabilitation strategies and post-closure land use options.
2. Cost Estimation
- Prepare detailed schedules of quantities.
- Calculate:
- Closure costs
- Rehabilitation costs
- Post-closure monitoring costs
- Long-term maintenance costs
- Provide supporting documentation for all cost assumptions.
3. Remaining Airspace and Lifespan Assessment
- Determine remaining landfill capacity.
- Estimate operational lifespan of each landfill and quarry.
- Assess future rehabilitation liabilities.
4. Site Assessments
- Conduct physical site visits.
- Gather environmental and operational data.
- Include photographic evidence in reports.
5. Audit Support
- Provide 15 hours of support during external audit processes.
- Assist municipal officials with queries relating to calculations and methodologies.
Technical Requirements
The service provider must:
Environmental Assessment
- Conduct site inspections and evaluations.
- Assess environmental rehabilitation obligations.
- Compile rehabilitation plans.
Financial and Actuarial Evaluation
- Perform actuarial calculations related to:
- Closure provisions
- Rehabilitation liabilities
- Post-closure obligations
- Ensure compliance with GRAP 19 reporting standards.
Reporting
Prepare a comprehensive report including:
- Methodology used
- Cost assumptions
- Rehabilitation calculations
- Site photographs
- Airspace calculations
- Lifespan projections
- Supporting schedules and documentation
Minimum Skills and Qualifications
The municipality is seeking suitably qualified professionals with expertise in:
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Waste Management
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Environmental Compliance
Financial and Actuarial Services
- Actuarial Valuation
- Environmental Liability Assessment
- GRAP 19 Compliance
- Financial Provision Calculations
Experience Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate:
- Experience with landfill rehabilitation projects.
- Experience with quarry rehabilitation projects.
- Experience preparing environmental liability provisions.
- Experience conducting site assessments.
- Experience supporting external audits.
- At least three verifiable references for similar completed projects.
Key Competencies Required
Technical Skills
- Environmental Rehabilitation
- Landfill Management
- Quarry Closure Planning
- Environmental Liability Valuation
- Airspace Analysis
- Waste Management
Financial Skills
- GRAP 19 Reporting
- Actuarial Calculations
- Financial Modelling
- Cost Estimation
- Audit Support
Project Skills
- Site Assessments
- Technical Report Writing
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
Compliance Requirements
The successful bidder should be able to demonstrate:
- Professional registration where applicable.
- Relevant engineering or environmental qualifications.
- Environmental legislation knowledge.
- Municipal and public-sector project experience.
- Compliance with GRAP 19 accounting standards.
- Ability to provide audit-ready documentation.