Consultant for marine environment impact assessment of mhlathuze water effluent pipelines (richards bay, 36 months)

Technical enquiries: Ms Xolile Dube, Tel: 035 902 1099, Email: [email protected]. Other enquiries: Ms Mmatsie Sekokotla, Tel: 035 902 1037, Email: [email protected]. Employer’s Agent: Ms Mmatsie Sekokotla, Mhlathuze Water, Cnr Battery Bank and South Central Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay 3900, Tel: +27 (0) 35 902 1037, Fax: +27 (0) 35 902 1111, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Mhlathuze Water Tender Box, Main Security Gate, Corner of South Central Arterial & Battery Bank, Alton, Richards Bay 3900.

Submit tender documents in a sealed envelope clearly marked: 'MW/37/1/2020/2021 - APPOINTMENT FOR CONSULTANT TO CARRY OUT THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR MHLATHUZE WATER EFFLUENT PIPELINES, IN RICHARDS BAY FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS'. Address to: Mhlathuze Water–Supply Chain Management. Place in the tender box at the Main Security Gate, Mhlathuze Water, Corner of South Central Arterial & Battery Bank, Alton, Richards Bay 3900 before 12h00 on 31 May 2021. Late, telephonic, faxed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted. No two-envelope procedure. No copies of tender offers are required. Confirm attendance for the compulsory clarification meeting (11 May 2021, 14h00, Ulwazi Meeting Room) at least 3 days prior via the contact person. Written queries may be submitted within 3 working days of the closing date. Failure to submit required certificates or incomplete tender documents will result in disqualification as non-responsive.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) 2017 system. Functionality (60 points max) is evaluated first. Minimum 36/60 (60%) required to pre-qualify. Functionality criteria: 1) Experience (40 points max): Provide details of successfully completed Bio-monitoring or Marine Impact Assessments in the last 10 years. Points awarded based on project value: R500K–R1.499M (10 each, max 2 projects), R1.5M–R2.999M (15 each, max 2 projects), R3M+ (20 each). Reference letters must include duration, value, and confirmation of successful completion. 2) Key Personnel Qualifications (20 points max): Project Manager must have a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Chemistry/Environmental/Natural Science with 10+ years (15 pts), 5–9 years (10 pts), or 2–4 years (5 pts) experience. Sampling Personnel must have Matric + training certificate in water quality/marine sampling with 5+ years (5 pts), 3–4 years (3 pts), or 1–2 years (1 pt) experience. Organogram/CVs must clearly indicate roles. Price (80 points) is scored using the formula: Ps = 80(1 − (Pt−Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt = tender price, Pmin = lowest acceptable tender price. B-BBEE (20 points) awarded per status level: Level 1 (20), Level 2 (18), Level 3 (16), Level 4 (12), Level 5 (8), Level 6 (6), Level 7 (4), Level 8 (2), Non-compliant (0). Total points = Price (80) + B-BBEE (20). Contract awarded to the highest scorer unless price is not market-related. Ties broken by highest B-BBEE score, then highest functionality score, then drawing of lots.

Scope: Appointment of a consultant to carry out a Marine Environment Impact Assessment for Mhlathuze Water effluent pipelines in Richards Bay over 36 months. All work produced (records, drawings, documents, photography) remains the property of Mhlathuze Water and may not be copied or reproduced without written consent. No alternative tender offers will be accepted. Joint ventures are eligible if: 1) A signed joint venture agreement is in place, 2) At least one member is an SMME, 3) Roles, responsibilities, and percentage splits are clearly defined. Tender validity period: 180 days from closing date. If validity expires on a weekend/public holiday, it extends to the next working day.

Pricing must follow the Financial Schedule (Part C2.2, Yellow pages 144–149) and Pricing Instructions (Part C2.1, Yellow pages 141–143). No alternative pricing formats are accepted. Payment terms and guarantees are not explicitly detailed in the provided text.

Mandatory submissions: a) Certified copy of Partnership/Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable). b) Proof of registration on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). c) Proof of SARS registration (PIN). d) Declaration that the bidder/directors/shareholders are not listed on the National Treasury Register of Tender Defaulters. e) Declaration that the bidder/directors/shareholders are not in the employ of the state. f) Proof of Project Manager’s registration as a Professional Natural Scientist with SACNASP. g) Proof of valid ISO 17025 accreditation for the laboratory (certificate + schedule). If using an external lab, provide a valid contract or letter of intent. Tax compliance: SARS must confirm tax affairs are in order. B-BBEE: Submit proof of B-BBEE status level. Points awarded per PPPFA 2017 (Level 1: 20, Level 2: 18, Level 3: 16, Level 4: 12, Level 5: 8, Level 6: 6, Level 7: 4, Level 8: 2, Non-compliant: 0). Subcontracting >25% to a lower B-BBEE level entity is not permitted unless the subcontractor is an EME with execution capability.