Interested service providers are invited in this first stage of a three-step process to express their interest in providing Public Safety & Security Services to the Muizenberg Improvement District (MID) over a period of 12 months.
About MID
The Muizenberg Improvement District [MID] is a legal entity established under the City’s Special Rating Areas by-law and also governed by the South African Companies Act 2008. The MID is a clearly defined geographical area covering just under half a square kilometre (0.5km2). Property owners have contracted to pay a levy to facilitate a joint effort by the City of Cape Town and the local community to ensure more effective management of public areas and to promote business confidence. The MID supplements normal municipal services provided by the City of Cape Town and its funds are focused in four areas:
- Public Safety & Security
- Cleansing and Maintenance of public spaces
- Environmental Upliftment
- Social Development – focus on homelessness and vagrancy
For further background information, please visit the MID website www.mid.org.za
Public Safety & Safety Services Required
Crime in the Muizenberg Improvement District can chiefly be attributed to increased homelessness and vagrancy, and organised crime gangs, with the added nuisance of bin pickers, beggars and informal car guards. The top-up public safety measures provided by the MID are focused on making it safe for people to walk in the streets and enjoy public spaces without the constant threat of muggings, theft and harassment. These services do not replace the services already provided by SAPS, Law Enforcement and Metro-Police and residents remain responsible for the security of their own homes.
The MID Board is looking for a service provider who will set themselves apart by taking ownership of the MID – protect it and tackle the security issues with real commitment, collaboration, and innovative solutions. They should be able to mobilise community engagement; identify and address trends; and co-ordinate security efforts with business owners, residents, and government and city agencies.
The Process
The call for EOIs is being managed by the MID Board. Interested service providers are invited at this stage to express their interest by submitting an Expression of Interest. Please note that deadlines for this process have been extended to allow for wider participation. Revised dates are shown below.
Compliant, short-listed service providers will be invited to a site visit and information session on 24th April 2015 where the requirements and scope of the Public Safety & Security Services will be discussed in detail. Thereafter, interested service providers will be invited to develop detailed proposals which are due for submission by 4th May 2015. The Service Provider is expected to be appointed by the end of May 2015 and to be fully operational by 1 July 2015.
Requirements for Expression of Interest
Prospective service providers shall include in their Expression of Interest all information they deem relevant, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Company profile
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working in Special Rating Areas
- Certified copies of company registration documents
- Letter from a registered bank confirming stability of the business in the last 3 years
- Original Tax Clearance Certificate
- PSIRA registration
- Provide proof of good standing with the Department of Labour including
- Proof that the company complies with minimum wage of industry
- Proof that all security guards are registered with UIF and COID
Deadline for the submission of Expression of Interest is 17h00 on 10 April 2015. Submissions should be addressed for Attention: Chevone Petersen, Manager, Muizenberg Improvement District and may be emailed to manager@mid.org.za or hand delivered to the MID office post box at 85 Main Road, Muizenberg.
Requests for more information can be directed to Chevone Petersen on 021 788 1196 or manager@mid.org.za
23 June 2015
Feedback to members on the Bid Selection Process
The bid selection and evaluation was conducted by three board members who all own properties/businesses in Muizenberg and are themselves very concerned with the safety of our village – namely; Tony Smith, the MID Chair; Aloy Gowne, the MID Director responsible for the Public Safety & Security Portfolio; and Lesley Schroeder, who in her professional capacity has managed mergers and communication campaigns for Security / Alarm Response companies. The fourth member of the selection team is an Academic who is an independent security expert and consults to the city on security issues. The MID also consulted the chairman of the Muizenberg Community Safety Initiative (MCSI), Trevor Snyders, who assisted in reviewing and commenting on the proposals. The Selection team undertook a thoughtful and strict criteria evaluation process in line with SRA legislation and best practice. The decision to award the contract to Securitas was unanimous.
Please click here for details of the new MID Public Safety & Security Service which will commence on 1 July 2015.