Supply of specialized PPE and arc-resistant clothing to city of tshwane (3-Year contract)

Contacts for enquiries: - Technical: Thabang E Selahle, Tel: 012 358 3451, Email: [email protected]. - Supply Chain Management (SCM): Mulondi Nemaembeni, Tel: 012 358 6636, Email: [email protected]. - Submission address: Procurement Advice Centre, C De Wet Centre, 175 Es’kia Mphahlele Drive, Pretoria West, 0183.

Submit bids as follows: - Seal the bid in an envelope with correct identification details. - Deposit in the bid box at Procurement Advice Centre, C De Wet Centre, 175 Es’kia Mphahlele Drive, Pretoria West, 0183. - Deadline: 22 June 2021 at 10:00. - Use black ink only; pencil is not permitted. - Do not remove any pages from the bid document; submit the original. - Required returnables: MBD forms (1, 3.1, 3.2, 4, 5, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 8, 9), company registration certificate, proof of rates and taxes or lease agreement, tax clearance certificate or unique PIN, B-BBEE certificate, and CSD summary report. - Bids remain valid for 90 days after closing date. - Late bids will not be considered.

Evaluation and disqualification rules: - Tender is awarded per section; bidders must price all items in a section to be evaluated for that section. - Bids must fully comply with all conditions and specifications to be 'acceptable'. - Disqualification risks: Late submission, use of pencil, incomplete or altered bid documents, attempting to influence evaluation/award, unsatisfactory performance on previous state contracts (last 5 years), conflict of interest (state employees or advisors), listing on the Register of Bid Defaulters, abuse of SCM system, or failure to complete/sign the certificate of independent bid determination.

Scope and deliverables: - Supply, delivery, and off-loading of specialized PPE and clothing to City of Tshwane stores on an as-required basis over 3 years. - Items include: Inherited arc-resistant work wear suits, long trousers/chinos, long-sleeve shirts, winter jackets, flash suits (with hood and gloves), work-suits with D59 fabric, safety helmets, broad-brimmed hats, and face shields. - Standards: Must comply with SANS (e.g., SANS 434, SANS 724, SANS 1397), IEC (e.g., IEC 61482-1-1), ASTM (e.g., ASTM F1959, ASTM F1506), NFPA (e.g., NFPA 70E, NFPA 2112), EN (e.g., EN 166, EN 388), and ISO (e.g., ISO 5077). - Fabric: Inherently fire-resistant meta-aramid or similar, max 305 g/m² for most garments, with a minimum arc rating of 12 cal/cm² (Hazard/Risk Category 2). - Construction: Triple stitching, non-metallic zips (meta-aramid), covered internal metal parts, para-aramid sewing thread, and reflective tape (50mm green + 18mm silver). - Embroidery: City of Tshwane logo (45mm high) above left pocket; 'CITY OF TSHWANE' (30mm high, white) on jacket back. - Durability: Must withstand 100 uncontrolled washing/drying cycles without reducing arc rating; written confirmation required. - Sizing: Supplier must measure employees at City of Tshwane stores before manufacturing. - Testing: Certificates of compliance (IEC 61482-1, ASTM F1506, etc.) required per batch. - Color: Blue spectrum for most garments; white for safety helmets.

Pricing and validity: - Bids must be priced per section; failure to price all items in a section disqualifies the bid for that section. - Bids remain valid for 90 days after closing date. - Pricing schedules: Firm prices (MBD 3.1) and non-firm prices (MBD 3.2) must be submitted as per the document.

Mandatory compliance: - CSD registration: Only bidders with a valid CSD number will be considered. - Tax: Clearance certificate or unique PIN required. - B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE certificate required. - CIPC: Company registration certificate required. - Local content: Forms MBD 6.2 and 6.3 must be completed. - Authorization: Certified board resolution (for companies) or founding statement (for close corporations) authorizing the signatory. - Past performance: No unsatisfactory performance on previous state contracts in the last 5 years. - Conflict of interest: No state employees, directors, or advisors with conflicts. - Bid defaulters: Must not be listed on the Register of Bid Defaulters. - Declaration: Certificate of independent bid determination (MBD 9) and declaration of past SCM practices (MBD 8) required.