Turnkey electrification programme for 2,400 households in mhlontlo local municipality (36-Month framework contract)

Bid document enquiries: Ms B. Jara, Phone: 047 553 7000. Technical enquiries: Mr M. Mqeke, Technical Services, Mhlontlo Local Municipality, Phone: 047 553 7000 / 047 542 001. Submission address: Tender box at Mhlontlo Local Municipality, Qumbu offices, P.O. Box 31, Qumbu, 5180. Municipal Manager: Mr T.P. Mase.

Submit sealed tenders, endorsed with tender number and description, to the tender box at Mhlontlo Local Municipality, Qumbu offices by 12H00 on 07 July 2021. Late, electronic, telegraphic, telefax, or email submissions will not be accepted. Tenders must remain valid for 90 days after closing. Required returnable documents: project proposal (with cost per connection, including professional fees, construction costs, and P&G for 2 years), project methodology (detailed, with timeframes and milestones), proposed project team, plan to assist emerging service providers, company profile with work experience and proof of completion, certified B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit, CIDB Grade 8 EP registration, SARS PIN and VAT registration, Eskom vendor number, audited 3-year financial statements, proof of municipal rates (not older than 1 month), proof of professional indemnity, performance guarantee declaration, and signed joint venture agreement (if applicable). Failure to submit all required documents may disqualify the tender.

Functionality evaluation (100 points minimum threshold: 70%): Competence (80 points) - Plant/equipment ownership (20 points: Rockdriller=5, TLB=5, Crane Truck=5, LDVs=5; leasing with proof=10; no proof=0), Company experience (30 points: 4+ projects=30, 3-4=20, 2-3=15, 1-2=10, none=0), Key personnel qualifications (20 points: Project Manager/Contractor with ND Electrical Eng or equivalent=10, Health & Safety Officer (OHS Cert)=6, Site Foreman=4, none=0), Quality of methodology (30 points: fully detailed with timeframes/milestones=30, basic with timeframes=10, unclear/no timeframe=0). Price (90 points) and B-BBEE status (10 points) evaluated for tenders scoring ≥70% in functionality. Preferential Procurement Regulations (2017, MFMA) apply.

Scope: Turnkey electrification programme for ~2,400 households (infills and extensions) across Mhlontlo Local Municipality (O.R. Tambo District) over 36 months. Deliverables: Connection of households, planning, and construction. Costs must be broken down per connection (all-inclusive of planning and construction). Bidders must familiarize themselves with the locality. Attached locality map provided for reference.

Pricing: Cost per connection (all-inclusive of planning, construction, professional fees, and additional services). Include P&G covering 2 years (budget spans 3 financial years). Performance guarantee: Must be declared for the contract duration. VAT registration and SARS PIN required. Submit audited 3-year financial statements. Proof of professional indemnity required.

CIDB Grade 8 EP registration required. Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and good standing mandatory. B-BBEE: Certified verification certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit required. VAT registration and SARS PIN submission mandatory. Eskom vendor number required. Joint venture: Signed agreement required if applicable. Professional registration: Service provider leader must be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Additional: Proof of municipal rates (not older than 1 month), company profile with work experience and proof of completion.