Lease, operate and manage agricultural parks in tshwane for three years

Technical enquiries: Fhatuwani Tshivhase – Tel 012 358 1459 – [email protected]

Supply‑chain enquiries: Khodani Mudziwa – Tel 012 358 8029 – [email protected]

Submission address: Procurement Advice Centre, C De Wet Centre, 175 Es’kia Mphahlele Drive, Pretoria West, 0183 (bid box).

• Submit one sealed envelope per site (Rooiwal, Kleinsonderhout, Olievenhoutbosch, Soshanguve) to the Procurement Advice Centre, C De Wet Centre, 175 Es’kia Mphahlele Drive, Pretoria West, no later than 10:00 on 30 June 2021. Late bids are rejected.
• Use only the official bid forms supplied; do not re‑type or use pencil – black ink only.
• Include all returnable documents listed in the tender (company registration, tax clearance/TCS PIN or CSD number, BBBEE certificate, CSD summary report, rates and taxes or lease agreement, clearance certificate/PIN, etc.).
• Provide a certified board resolution authorising the signatory (or equivalent authority schedule for partnerships, close corporations, joint ventures, etc.).
• Sign the Certificate of Authority for Signatory and the Certificate of Independent Bid Determination.
• Attach all mandatory annexes: pricing schedule, invitation to bid (MBD 1), declaration of interest (MBD 4), declaration of past supply‑chain practice (MBD 8), and any other MBD forms referenced.
• Bids will be disqualified for any of the peremptory breaches listed (e.g., missing pages, pencil use, influence attempts, submission after deadline, conflict of interest, inclusion on bid defaulters register, abuse of SCM system, false information).

• Five evaluation stages: 1) Administrative Compliance (check returnable documents), 2) Mandatory Requirements (project team CVs, 2‑year farming experience, business plan with 5‑year financial and production forecasts, local economic/job creation plan), 3) Functionality Criteria (minimum 70 points; includes capability, reference letters, qualifications of project leader and assistants, and financial guarantee thresholds), 4) Objective Criteria (preference given to the highest rental price offered per site), 5) Preference Points System (80 points for price, 20 points for B‑BBEE status). Only bidders meeting the 70‑point functionality threshold will be shortlisted.

Scope: Lease, operate and manage four City‑owned agri‑parks (Rooiwal, Kleinsonderhout, Olievenhoutbosch, Soshanguve) for three years, on an as‑and‑when‑required basis.

Deliverables: Renovations/refurbishments, repair of equipment, day‑to‑day operations, infrastructure upgrades (boreholes, power, water, housing, cold‑room, etc.), maintenance plan, and a three‑year lease agreement.

Standards: Must meet service‑level agreement requirements; adhere to sustainable agricultural practices, job‑creation and skills‑transfer objectives, and local‑content expectations.

Capacity: Project team must include a qualified project manager and at least four agriculture specialists with ≥2 years farming experience and relevant qualifications (master’s degree in Agriculture, Economics, Development Studies, or related fields).

Pricing: Submit a pricing schedule indicating the rental price you propose for each site; the City will provide a reserve price for reference.

Financial capacity: Provide latest audited financial statements and evidence of access to a financial facility (bank guarantee, letter of credit, overdraft, or similar) – R300 000 and above, or R200 000–R300 000, or R100 000–R200 000 as applicable.

Payment terms: Not explicitly stated; refer to the lease agreement to be signed.

Bond/guarantee: Financial guarantee as per the thresholds above is required.

Validity: Proposals must remain valid for 90 days after the closing date.

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and valid CSD number are mandatory.
• Tax compliance: Provide Tax Compliance Status (TCS) certificate or SARS PIN; foreign suppliers must complete the pre‑award questionnaire.
• B‑BBEE: Submit certified B‑BBEE level certificate to claim the 20 preference points.
• CIDB/CIPC: Not explicitly required, but company registration certificate and CSD summary report must be included.
• Professional registrations: Project leader and specialists must hold relevant qualifications (master’s degree in Agriculture, Economics, Development Studies, etc.).
• Local content: Demonstrate local economic participation and job‑creation plans as part of the mandatory requirements.