Panel of professional town planners for umngeni municipality (36-Month contract)

Closing date: 04 March 2026 at 12h00. Compulsory briefing session: 13 February 2026 at 11h00, Hilton Boardroom, 29 Hilton Avenue. Appeals/objections deadline: Within 14 days of tender award advertisement.

SCM/Procurement queries: Mbongeni Zuma, Tel: (033) 239 8313, Email: [email protected]. Technical queries: Zotha Zondo, Tel: (033) 239 9214, Email: [email protected]. Appeals/objections: [email protected] or [email protected].

Submit bids by 04 March 2026 at 12h00 to the bid box at Finance Foyer, Corner of Somme and Dicks Street, Howick, 3290. Late, emailed, faxed, or telephonic submissions are not accepted. Use official forms provided (do not re-type). Required returnable documents: MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form - not applicable), MBD 7 (Contract Form), MBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder’s Past SCM Practices), MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), Section J (Authority to Sign a Bid), and Section I (Municipal Rates and Services Clearance Certificate). Failure to submit signed pricing schedules or complete mandatory forms will invalidate the bid.

Evaluation stages: 1. Administrative Compliance (mandatory forms, tax compliance, etc.). 2. Mandatory Requirements (e.g., valid tax clearance, CSD registration, municipal clearance). 3. Functionality (technical capability to deliver town planning services). Preference points for B-BBEE status may apply during rotational quotation stage, but not for this initial bid submission.

Scope: Appointment to a panel of town planners for uMngeni Local Municipality for 36 months. Deliverables: Professional town planning services as per Terms of Reference (Section M). Service levels and standards: Must comply with municipal and national regulations, including General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and Special Conditions of Contract (SCC).

Pricing: Submit signed pricing schedule (MBD 3.1 - marked as not applicable in document, but confirm if required). Payment terms: Invoices paid within 30 days of submission. Performance security: May be required within 30 days of contract award (form and amount specified in SCC). Bonds/guarantees: Bank guarantee or irrevocable letter of credit may be required (details in SCC).

Tax Compliance: Submit TCS PIN or CSD number (mandatory). All consortium/joint venture members must provide separate TCS/CSD. Foreign suppliers: Complete pre-award questionnaire if not RSA residents. Municipal Clearance: Proof of up-to-date municipal rates/taxes for company and all directors (certificate or statements not older than 90 days). B-BBEE: Specific goals must be complied with to claim preference points (if applicable at quotation stage). CIDB/Professional Registration: Not explicitly stated, but town planners must be registered with SACPLAN. Declaration of Interest: Mandatory (MBD 4) to disclose relationships with state employees. Past SCM Practices: Submit MBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder’s Past SCM Practices). Independent Bid Determination: Submit MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state.