Print media advertisement services for metrobus (36-Month contract, as-needed basis)

SCM Enquiries: Supply Chain Management, Email: [email protected]. Technical Enquiries: Ms. T Schalk, Tel: 011 403 4300, Email: [email protected]. Submission Address: Bid Box, Ground Floor (right-hand side of entrance), Metrobus Head Office, No. 1 Raikes Road, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Only written enquiries will be attended to.

Submit bids in a sealed envelope, properly packaged or bound, with dividers and numbered per the document. Required forms: MBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 5 (Declaration for Procurement Above R10M), MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claims), MBD 6.2 (Local Content Declaration), MBD 8 (Past SCM Practice), MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). Submit at least two hard copies (1 original + 1 copy) and a soft copy (USB/Disk) labeled with company name and tender number. Deposit in the bid box at Ground Floor (right-hand side of entrance, before security desk), Metrobus Head Office, No. 1 Raikes Road, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Late submissions, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted. Bid box is open 24/7. Ensure all alterations in the bid document are initialed/signed. Failure to comply with submission requirements may disqualify the bid.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. Price scoring: Ps = 80

• (Pt – Pmin) / Pmin, where Ps = points for bid under consideration, Pt = bid price, Pmin = lowest acceptable bid price. Specific goals (20 points) include: 5 points for empowerment of black persons (51%+ ownership), 5 points for women-owned enterprises (51%+), 5 points for youth-owned enterprises (51%+), 5 points for enterprises located within the City of Johannesburg. Bidders must submit proof of claims for specific goals. Disqualification risks: Not in service of the state (or undeclared close relatives in such service), conflicts of interest with evaluators/adjudicators, listed on National Treasury’s Register for Tender Defaulters or Database of Restricted Suppliers, convictions for fraud/corruption in past 5 years, terminated contracts due to non-performance with any organ of state in past 5 years, outstanding municipal rates/taxes in arrears for >3 months, non-compliance with tax obligations (TCS/PIN/CSD), or failure to submit required documents (e.g., B-BBEE certificate, audited financials for bids >R10M).

Provide print media advertisement services and related services to Metrobus for a period of 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis. Scope includes all activities necessary to fulfill print media advertisement needs as specified by Metrobus. Bidders must ensure proposals align with the scope; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Submit total tender price (incl. VAT) in both numerical and written form on MBD 1. Pricing must align with the scope of work; failure to price correctly may disqualify the bid. Bid validity period: 120 days from closing date (or as extended by Metrobus). If discrepancies exist in pricing, the amount on MBD 1 (in words) supersedes all others. Payment terms, bonds, or guarantees are not explicitly detailed in the document.

Mandatory: Registration on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). Submit completed and signed MBD forms (1, 4, 5, 6.1, 6.2, 8, 9). Tax Compliance: Submit TCS PIN or CSD number (or printed TCS certificate). For joint ventures/consortia, each party must submit separate TCS/PIN/CSD. Foreign suppliers must complete pre-award questionnaire (Part B:3). B-BBEE: Submit B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points. CIDB registration required where applicable. Rates and taxes account (not older than 3 months, <90 days arrears) or lease agreement for company and all directors (or affidavit if no property owned/leased). ID copies of shareholders/directors and share certificates (<3 months old). Audited financial statements for past 3 years (if legally required). No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state. Declare any conflicts of interest or past SCM abuses.