RFQ: forklift novice training (saqa ID 244365) for PRASA in cape town

Bid submission address: No 30 Wolmarans Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Bidding procedure enquiries: Mahuna Mphela, telephone: 011 013 1784, email: [email protected]. Complaints: email [email protected] (include bid description, reference number, closing date, supplier name, contact details, and detailed complaint).

Submit bids by hand delivery to: No 30 Wolmarans Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, on or before the closing date and time (12:00 Midday). Sign the submission register upon delivery. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (do not re-type). Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope. Ensure all returnable documents (mandatory and other) are included. Failure to submit mandatory returnable documents will result in disqualification. Bids must not include references to other quotations or proposals. Any additional conditions must be in an accompanying letter. Do not attempt to canvass SCM officers or PRASA employees during the evaluation period, as this may lead to disqualification.

Evaluation is conducted in stages: Stage 1A (Mandatory Requirements) and Stage 1B (Other Mandatory Requirements) must be fully complied with to proceed. Stage 1A: Submit proof of SAQA Unit Standard 244365 accreditation and three signed reference letters for similar forklift training projects (Jan 2024 to date) on client letterhead, including duration and contact details. Stage 1B: Submit CSD supplier registration number, valid SARS PIN, completed RFQ documentation (all declarations), and signed Joint Venture/Consortium/Subcontract Agreement (if applicable). Stage 3: Scoring is 80 points for price (using the 80/20 preference point system: PS = 80(1 − (Pt−Pmin)/Pmin)) and 20 points for specific goals. Specific goals include: 10 points for Level 1 or 2 B-BBEE Contributor (proof: sworn affidavit or SANAS-approved certificate) and 10 points for at least 51% Black ownership in a rural area (proof: municipal/Eskom bill or letter from Induna/Chief). Objective criteria may justify awarding to a bidder other than the highest scorer.

Provide forklift novice training aligned with SAQA Unit Standard 244365: 'Lift and move material and equipment by means of a forklift.' Training must cover: 1) Explain specified requirements for lifting, securing, transferring, and positioning loads; 2) Prepare for these activities; 3) Operate the forklift safely and efficiently; 4) Perform post-activity tasks. Target audience: Novice learners with no prior forklift knowledge, specifically for railway workshop repair bays. Course duration: Minimum 5 days. Delivery method: Combination of theoretical (classroom) and practical (controlled environment with forklifts) training. Training provider must arrange practical sessions (at their venue or bring forklift to PRASA venue at their own expense). Expected class size: 3 candidates per session. Practical training includes demonstrations, hands-on exercises, safety procedures, forklift controls, instrumentation, load handling, and workplace-specific training. Provide accredited training certificates upon successful completion. Costs to include: course duration, practical training, transport (if applicable), and course learning materials. Facilitator, assessor, and moderator roles must be included in the proposal.

Prices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR), inclusive of all applicable taxes (VAT at 15%). Price offer must be firm and clearly indicate the basis. Submit pricing strictly in the provided schedule format; deviation may result in non-responsiveness. Include a cost breakdown and price escalation basis/formula if applicable. Discounted prices will only be considered in the final evaluation stage on an unconditional basis. PRASA may negotiate a market-related price with the highest-scoring bidder if their price is deemed non-market related. If no agreement is reached, PRASA may negotiate with the second or third highest-scoring bidders. Payment terms: PRASA pays within 30 days of receipt of a correct tax invoice. Delivery period: Specify earliest possible delivery period in working days from date of order.

Mandatory compliance: Register on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) at https://secure.csd.gov.za/. Submit valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. Foreign suppliers with no local entity are exempt from CSD registration. Bidders must ensure full tax compliance. For consortia/joint ventures/subcontractors, each party must submit separate TCS certificates/PINs/CSD numbers. Bidders must not be in the service of the state, nor have directors/members in the service of the state. B-BBEE: Minimum Level 1 or 2 Contributor (10 points). Additional 10 points for at least 51% Black ownership in a rural area (proof required). Submit proof of SAQA Unit Standard 244365 accreditation. Provide three signed reference letters for similar forklift training projects (Jan 2024 to date). Complete all RFQ documentation, including declarations. Joint Venture/Consortium/Subcontract Agreements must be signed by all parties (if applicable).