REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS – RFQ 2025/26
Supply and Delivery of Protective Clothing
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) invites quotations from suitably qualified interested companies for Supply and Delivery of Protective Clothing.
REQUIRED ITEMS
| ITEM DESCRIPTION | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| DRIVERS | |
| 1. Dust Coat | 13 |
| 2. Overall | 13 |
| 3. Pair Boots | 13 |
| CLEANERS | |
| 4. Dresses | 12 x 2 |
| 5. Ladies Overall | 12 |
| 6. Rain Suit | 12 |
| 7. Jersey | 12 |
SPECIFICATION
(A) DRIVERS
1. OVERALLS D59 FLAME & ACID JACKET & PANTS FOR MALE
- 100% Cotton, 320gsm fabric
- Aflame retardant & coated acid-resistant fabric
- 50mm silver flame retardant, double-needle topstitched
- YKK concealed brass zip with 2-way slider
- Mitred laid on jacket pockets, mitred breast pocket with flap, mitred hip pocket and tool pocket on pants
- Double needle topstitched mitred back pocket
- Full triple needle topstitched garment
- Elasticated cuffs and side slits on jacket
Compliance:
- SANS 434
- SANS 1387-4
- SANS 1423-1
- ISO 6530 (HNO₃, HCl, H₂SO₄ & NaOH)
2. DUST COAT
- ATPV 15cal/cm²
- Concealed flame-retardant plastic snap buttons & 25mm x 85mm hook & loop closure at front
- Flame retardant rib cuff
- 50mm Lime/silver/lime flame retardant reflective tape on arms and chest
- Triple needle topstitched shoulders & armholes
- Slit at centre back hem
- cal/cm² rating embroidery on right breast
3. BOOTS (MALES/FEMALE) JONNSON
- Style Code: JN50606
- Full grain bovine leather upper
- Padded collar
- Bellows tongue keeps dirt and grit out of the shoe
- Stitched down upper
- Not ideal for wet conditions as the stitched-down design is prone to water penetration
- Rubber outsole with excellent anti-slip properties
- Brass D-rings and ski-hook lacing system for quick fastening
- Round polyester laces
- Hand-burnished detail
- Colour: Tan
- Material: Leather
- Memory foam innersole provides instant underfoot comfort and minimises foot fatigue
(B) CLEANERS
4. DRESSES
- Cool and comfortable modern 3-piece staff uniform
- Round neck design with buttons
- Made from cool polyester material
- Contains 2 side pockets on the top and a white apron
Dress Set Includes:
- 1 x Top
- 1 x Apron
- 1 x Bandana
5. RAIN SUIT – RUBBERISED RAINCOAT
- 20% PVC inner lining
- 80% Polyester outer lining
- Knee-length raincoat
- Ventilated back with mesh lining & aeration holes under armpit allowing garment to breathe
- Fixed hood with drawstring
- Two pockets with storm flap
- Heavy-duty full non-metal zip front with outer storm flap
- Large plastic press studs for ease of use when wearing gloves with outer storm flap
- Internal storm cuff that prevents water from running down sleeve
- Colour: Navy Blue
6. LADIES OVERALL
- ATPV 15 Cal/cm²
- A.P.T fabric – 88% Cotton, 12% Nylon, 305gsm
- Full triple needle topstitched garment
- Flame retardant thread throughout
- YKK concealed brass zips on jackets & pants
- Flame retardant hook & loop closures
- Flame retardant knitted rib cuffing
- Three jacket pockets with mitred flap and flame-retardant hook & loop closure & side swing pockets on pants
- Cal/cm² rating embroidery on jacket and pants
- 50mm flame retardant reflective tape on arms and legs
7. JERSEY
- 100% Acrylic
- Traditional fit
- V-neck jersey stitch sweater
- Tuff-Pil Plus® high performance acrylic
- Low-pil performance and colorcast
- Style: Navy Blue
- Machine washable
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Lead time
- Price
- Specifications
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Price should be VAT inclusive for suppliers who qualify to collect VAT (attach VAT registration certificate)
- Attach valid relevant Traders License / Business Identity Card
- Attach valid copy of Tax Clearance
NB
- IEC is not bound to lowest price
- Companies are not allowed to use IEC logo without being authorised
- Payment will be processed after delivery of goods
- Specifications should be written in full on the quotation
- Provide the IBR number
- Indicate lead time on the quotation
- Quotation should be on letterhead or bear company stamp
- Price should be quoted in Maloti currency
- Delivery to be made at IEC Central Warehouse next to Wasco, Industrial Area
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Quotations should be only emailed to: [email protected]
On or before:
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 at 12:30 PM