Appointment of additional panel of attorneys for a three-year term

SCM enquiries: Mrs. N Mzwana, 082 654 7893, [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Ms. N Sehoshe, 064 553 3432, [email protected].

Submit bids in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number and description: 'ELM/1/9/2020T, APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL PANEL OF ATTORNEYS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS'. Deposit in the bid box at the Emalahleni Local Municipality offices, 37 Indwe Road, Lady Frere, 5410. Late, faxed, or unsigned bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the original official forms provided, which must remain intact.

Evaluation follows an 80/20 preference point system. Functionality is evaluated first with a minimum threshold of 70 points. Functionality criteria: Expertise (40 points: Legal Practice Council registration, admission as attorney of the High Court, and High Court appearance certificate), Experience (50 points: 5 appointment letters and 50 reference letters for similar projects in local government in the last 5 years), and Methodology (10 points: detailed process plan, timeframes, and reporting methods).

Appointment of a panel of 3 attorney firms for a period of 3 years. Scope includes: Labour and employment law, corporate governance, insurance law, commercial law, intellectual property law, property law, conveyancing, collection matters, litigation, intergovernmental/regulatory matters, and law of contracts. Specialized services may be sub-contracted.

Pricing must be quoted based on Cape Law Society guidelines. VAT must be included in the bid price but shown separately. No price escalation will be considered unless specifically stated in the Pricing Annexure and supported by official index figures.

Mandatory requirements: CSD registration, valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN, company registration (C.K document), certified copies of directors' IDs (not older than 3 months), valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, proof of current Fidelity Fund Certificate (disqualification if missing), and municipal rates/taxes clearance or lease agreement (not older than 3 months). Completed MBD forms (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9) are required.