Service provider for mandatory and discretionary grant compliance and evaluation

FoodBev SETA, 13 Autumn Street, Rivonia, Sandton, 2128. SCM Enquiries: Lunga Mokoena, Tel: 011 253 7300, Email: [email protected].

Submit in triplicate: two hard copies (one original, one copy) and one electronic copy (PDF on a memory stick). All documents must be bound (not stapled), clearly numbered, and indexed. Proposals must be deposited in the FoodBev SETA tender box at 7 Wessels St, Rivonia, Sandton, 2128. Late submissions, emails, or faxes will not be accepted.

Evaluation follows a four-stage process: 1) Mandatory compliance check; 2) Functionality evaluation (minimum threshold 75 points); 3) 80/20 preference point system; 4) Objective criteria (preference for 51% black-owned, level 4 contributors with 30% black women ownership). Functionality includes: Reference letters (30 pts), Project Manager experience/qualifications (15 pts), Project team experience/qualifications (10 pts), Methodology (35 pts), and SETA sector experience (10 pts).

The service provider will conduct end-to-end compliance, evaluation, and recommendation of Mandatory and Discretionary grant applications. Key tasks include: reviewing compliance, evaluating applications, preparing audit trails, conducting due diligence, assisting with response handling, reviewing SETA policies, and conducting capacity-building workshops for staff.

Submit a detailed pricing schedule aligned with the scope of work, including VAT. Costs must consider National Treasury Cost Containment Measures. Pricing must include rates for a Quality Assurance Manager, Project Manager, Supervisors, and Administrators. Disbursements (e.g., travel) are reimbursed per FoodBev SETA policy.

Mandatory documents: CSD registration report, valid SARS tax clearance PIN, certified CIPC registration documents, certified ID copies of directors, and a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. All standard bidding documents (SBD 1, 4.1, 6.1, 7.1, 8, 9) must be completed and signed. Professional accreditation certificates must be provided.