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This invitation is for the outsourcing of staff transport services for the free state department of agriculture, rural development and environmental affairs. The contract covers the transport of staff from central pick-up points to their workplace at glen and back, for a period of thirty-six (36) months. Bidders may tender for one or more routes and must indicate the routes on the tender form. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, addressed to the department's supply chain management, and deposited in the bid box at the administration building, ground floor, hoffman square, bloemfontein, by NO later than 11h00 on 20 october 2026. The contract will be awarded using the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system, depending on the tender value. Price adjustments for non-fuel variable costs and fixed monthly costs are capped at the official cpi, while the fuel component is adjusted based on the official dmpr/cef diesel wholesale price. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and provide a tax compliance status pin or csd number. Key personnel must submit signed cvs, and if a mechanic or technical inspector is not available in-house, a service agreement with a reputable mechanical workshop must be attached. New buses must be offered with a firm delivery period of less than one month, and full model and specification details must be provided.
Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes subscribed with the bid number and title, addressed to the free state department of agriculture, rural development and environmental affairs, supply chain management, private bag x 02, bloemfontein, 9300. Bids must be posted to reach the addressee strictly not later than 11h00 on 20 october 2026, or placed in the bid box at the administration building, ground floor, SCM component, gielie joubert street, glen, by the same time. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed. Returnable documents include: a1 proof of authority to sign (resolution or power of attorney), a2 schedule of addenda, a3 tenderer's registered financial service provider letter, bank details and/or credit letter, sbd 1 invitation to bid, sbd 3.2 Pricing schedule – non-firm prices, sbd 4 bidder's disclosure, sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form, b1 csd registration, b2 tax compliance status pin, f1 key personnel, f2 busses registration documents or consent letter, f3 operating permits, f4 bidder's past experience, f5 municipal rates or lease agreement, f6 depot inspection form, f7 busses inspection form, f8 functionality scoring rubric, and sbd 7.2 Contract form (to be completed on award). Joint ventures must submit a joint venture agreement. Failure to complete and attach any required document may render the bid non-responsive.
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