Appointment of an environmental assessment practitioner (eap) for basic impact assessment and water use licence applications

Supply Chain Management: Silas Choeu, Tel: 011 688 1815, Email: [email protected]. End User Department: Thendo Makuya, Tel: 011 688 1716, Email: [email protected]. Physical address: Turbine Hall, 65 Ntemi Piliso Street, Newtown, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2107. Postal address: PO Box 61542, Marshalltown, 2107. General enquiries: +27(0)11 688 1400, Fax: +27(0)11 688 1528, Website: www.johannesburgwater.co.za. eTenders Portal support: [email protected], +27(0)12 406 9222 / 012 406-9229 / 012 312-5000.

Submit via the e-Tender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/). Steps: 1) Search by RFQ reference (RFQJW62SC26) or organ of state (Johannesburg Water). 2) Expand tender details and start e-submission. 3) Log in using CSD credentials (contact [email protected] if forgotten). 4) Select supplier, check submission checklist, and attach all compulsory documents. 5) Confirm and proceed. For portal issues, contact eTenders Contact Centre: +27(0)12 406 9222 / 012 406-9229 / 012 312-5000 or [email protected]. Quotations must: be in PDF format (no MS Word, Excel, or images), be on company letterhead, include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies), and specify brand, model, and country of origin. Late submissions will be rejected. Compulsory documents: Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN, BBBEE Certificate or compliant sworn affidavit, Municipal rates/taxes proof (not older than 90 days in arrears), Signed MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Proposal Determination), CSD registration proof, MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), Company registration documents with director/shareholder ID copies, Valid lease agreement or municipal account statement (not older than 3 months), Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable, signed by all parties).

Evaluation uses the 80/20 point system: 80 points for price (lowest acceptable tender scores highest), 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE status). Disqualification risks: bidder is in the service of the state, blacklisted by National Treasury, or listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters. The proposed Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) must meet: BA/BSc in Natural Sciences, SACNASP registration as Professional Natural Scientist, EAPASA registration as Professional EAP, and minimum 5 years’ experience. Joint ventures require a submitted and signed agreement. Failure to submit proof for preference points will result in zero points for specific goals.

Scope: Appointment of an Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to conduct Basic Impact Assessment and application of Water Use Licence/General Authorisation for three Johannesburg Water projects. Proposal must include: 1) Detailed methodology for scope execution. 2) EAP qualifications: BA/BSc in Natural Sciences (certified copies of certificates required). 3) EAP must be registered with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist (copy of certificate required). 4) EAP must be registered with EAPASA as a Professional EAP (copy of certificate required). 5) Minimum 5 years’ working experience (CV required, detailing projects completed and employers). 6) Three client reference letters on company letterhead, signed, with project description, client contact details, and completion status. Mandatory requirements: Full completion of Bill of Quantities (BOQ)/Specification, no bids from state employees, no blacklisted bidders, PDF format only, company letterhead required, Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable, signed by all parties).

Pricing must be firm (non-firm prices will be disqualified) and inclusive of all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies). Non-inclusion of taxes will lead to disqualification. Submit MBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule with sub-total, VAT at 15%, and grand total. Offer validity: 60 days from closing date. Delivery costs must be included in bid price. All quotes must specify brand, model, country of origin, and compliance with specifications. Separate pricing schedules required if different delivery points influence pricing.

Compulsory: Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN. CSD registration (Supplier Number). BBBEE Certificate (SANAS/DTI/CIPC accredited) or compliant sworn affidavit (non-compliant affidavits score zero). Municipal rates/taxes proof (not older than 90 days in arrears). Signed MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), MBD 9 (Independent Proposal Determination). Company registration documents with director/shareholder ID copies. Valid lease agreement or municipal account statement (not older than 3 months). Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable). EAP must be SACNASP and EAPASA registered. No bids from state employees or entities blacklisted by National Treasury or listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters.