Evaluation follows a 5-phase process under the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. Phases: (1) Mandatory Compliance: Failure to submit any of the following disqualifies the bid: (a) signed site briefing attendance certificate or name on attendance register, (b) fully completed SBD3.1, (c) fully completed Bill of Quantities, (d) COIDA Letter of Good Standing, (e) CIDB Grade 2EB certificate. (2) Technical Compliance: Minimum 65/100 required to advance. Criteria and weights: Team capability (30 points, e.g., ECSA accreditation, CVs, project plan, team structure, ORHVS certificates), Company track record (30 points, e.g., years of experience, references, completed projects), Combined contract value (25 points, e.g., R1-R200k=1, R800k+=5), Construction programme/methodology (10 points, e.g., milestones, Gantt chart, method statement, cash flow), Local socio-economic participation (5 points, e.g., proximity to Midmar Dam: 0-50km=5). (3) Functionality Compliance: Full compliance with technical specifications (e.g., SANS 10142, SANS 0225, ISO 9001:2015, SANS 121/SABS 1461) is mandatory. (4) Administrative Compliance: Submit CSD report, tax compliance proof, CIPC certificate, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, authorized signatory proof, SBD1/4/6.1, Annexure C. (5) Price & Specific Goals: 80 points for price (Ps = 80(1 - (Pt-Pmin)/Pmin)), 20 points for specific goals (Women=5, Disability=5, Youth=5, Location=2, B-BBEE Level 1-2 QSE/EME=3). Proof required: Full CSD report for Women/Disability/Youth/Location, valid B-BBEE certificate for B-BBEE points.