Press Release

Ministry of Health & Social Development
Department of Waste Management
Release Date:
Wednesday, 11 June 2025 - 2:53pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands invites tenders for the rental of heavy equipment at the Pockwood Pond and Virgin Gorda Dumpsites.

Scope of Works

The successful contractor(s) would be required to perform the following works at the Virgin Gorda and Pockwood Pond Dumpsite.

  1. Provide and operate equipment listed in the ‘Schedule of Requirements and Specifications’ table below that must be capable of working a minimum 8 hours every day during the specified period. In case of breakage and interruptions, a replacement equipment has to be sent to the site immediately and time lost must be discounted or made up.

 

Schedule of Requirements and Specifications

Number of Items to be Supplied

Details/Minimum Specifications

Maximum Duration

One (1) Dozer

20 Ton Dozer

Operating Weight

  • 20 ton plus (40,000 – 52,000 lbs.)

Standard Equipment

Engine Power

  • 150KW/2050rpm or better

Blade Capacity

  • 4.26 yd³ or better

30 days

 

 

Instructions to Tenderers

Tenderers are required to furnish the following:

  1. Proof of possession of the equipment and trained personnel. The required equipment and personnel must be in the British Virgin Islands at the time of Tender. Tenders can quote for all equipment or one (1).
  2. Details regarding experience in the type of works to be carried out.
  3. Certificate of Good Standings (Social Security, National Health Insurance and Inland Revenue and Commercial Registry
  4. Trade License (valid for 2025) (if Partnership or Sole Proprietorship)
  5. The Tender Price shall be quoted by the Tenderer entirely in United States of America Dollars (US$) using the table below. 

 Failure to comply with the Instructions to Tenderers will render the tender non-responsive on the date of opening of tenders. Respondents are to submit their proposals in envelopes by 4:00 p.m. on June 30, at the office of the Department of Waste Management located on the Second floor of the Union Property Building across from the Happy Lion Restaurant.

To request the full tender document email the department at dwm@gov.vg or via telephone at 284-468-4934.

Author

Natasha Lettsome-Humphrey

Public Health Communications Specialist
Ministry of Health/Social Development
Telephone: 468-2286
Email: 
nlettsome@gov.vg