Ex-ante economic impact assessment services for nersa (5-Year contract)

SCM/Technical queries: [email protected]. Briefing session requests: [email protected]. Physical address for delivery: Kulawula House, 526 Madiba Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.

Submit one (1) original hard copy and one (1) CD or memory stick containing a duplicate of the original submission (including all attachments). Failure to submit both or providing a blank CD/memory stick will result in automatic disqualification. The financial proposal must be submitted in a separate, sealed envelope. The outer envelope must be sealed and clearly marked with the bid number (NERSA/2122/RAR/EMI/BID/005), closing date/time, and the bidder's name and address. Deliver to: The Procurement Manager, NERSA, Kulawula House, 526 Madiba Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.

The evaluation follows a four-stage process: 1) Pre-qualification (B-BBEE Level 4 or Improvement Plan); 2) Compliance check (mandatory documents); 3) Functionality (minimum 60 points required); 4) 80/20 Preference Point System (80 for price, 20 for B-BBEE). Functionality is scored on: Track Record (40 points), Methodology and Technical Approach (30 points), and Project Team Qualification/Competency (30 points).

The service provider will conduct ex-ante economic impact assessments (using price and macroeconomic models) for electricity, piped-gas, and petroleum pipeline tariff applications over a 5-year period. Deliverables include: comprehensive reports for each industry and training/skills transfer for five NERSA staff members on the economic models used.

Proposals must include a ceiling price for the 5-year contract duration, inclusive of VAT. A detailed cost breakdown must be provided. Payments are made monthly based on verified invoices, typically within 30 days of receipt of a valid tax invoice.

Mandatory requirements: CSD registration summary report, valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CIPC registration certificate, and signed standard bidding forms (Declaration of Interest, SCM practices, etc.). Pre-qualification: Must be a B-BBEE Level 4 contributor or provide a B-BBEE Improvement Plan.