Provision and implementation of a multifactor authentication security solution for jd edwards enterprise one 9.2

Submission method: Hard copy (sealed, marked with tender number) to Tender Box at Municipal Buildings, 166 KE Masinga Road (Old Fort Rd), Durban, AND electronic submission via eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). Hard copy is ruling version. \nRequired forms: Official Tender Form (signed), Authority of Signatory, Tax Compliance Status PIN/Tax Clearance Certificate, Declaration of Municipal Fees, Occupational Health and Safety Act declaration, MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 5 (Declaration for Procurement Above R10 Million, if applicable), MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), MBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder’s Past SCM Practices), MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). \nAdditional returnables: Official reference letters (min. 2) for MFA on JDE implementations, Schedule of Resources (CVs/qualifications), Implementation Plan/Proposal, Accreditation proof, Data sheets for proposed solutions, other annexures. \nDisqualification risks: Late submission, fax/email/posted tenders, incomplete/unsigned forms, missing mandatory documents, material deviations, non-compliance with CSD registration, or failure to resolve ESP access queries before closing. \nNote: Tenders must remain valid for 120 days post-opening + 12 months unless otherwise advised.

Evaluation stages: 1) Mandatory Requirements (non-responsive if any fail), 2) Functionality (min. 60/100 threshold), 3) Price & Preference Points (80/20 system). \nMandatory requirements: 1) Two official reference letters for MFA on JDE implementations (250+ users, SA, past 10 years), 2) Comprehensive implementation plan addressing all Section 7.3 functional requirements, 3) Accreditation as partner of OSM/OEM for proposed solution, 4) Detailed technical datasheets for proposed solution. \nFunctionality criteria: Key personnel experience/qualifications (Senior Project Manager, Senior Server Specialist, Senior System Security Specialist). Scoring: 0 (no response), 40 (2+ years but < min. experience/no qualifications), 60 (min. experience + qualifications), 80 (>7 years + qualifications), 100 (>9 years + qualifications). \nPrice scoring: Formula Pt−Pmin/NFO = W (1 − Pmin) where W=90 (if tender value >R50M) or 80 (≤R50M). Pmax = highest acceptable tender, Pmin = lowest acceptable tender, Pt = tender under evaluation. \nPreference points: 80/20 system. Ownership Goal (50% weighting): Black ownership (0%=0, >0%<51%=8, >51%<100%=14, 100%=20). RDP Goal (50% weighting): Location (Not SA=0, SA=8, KZN=14, eThekwini=20). Proof: CIPC, CSD report, B-BBEE Certificate, JV/Trust agreements. \nFinal ranking: Highest total evaluation points (TEV = NFO + NP) wins, unless compelling reasons exist.

Scope: Provision and implementation of an adaptive comprehensive Multifactor Authentication (MFA) security solution for JD Edwards Enterprise One 9.2 for 36 months. \nKey deliverables: MFA solution with integration to on-premises JD Edwards application and infrastructure, including audit vault and database firewall security. \nFunctional requirements (Section 7.3, Table 2): Must address all key functionalities defined in specifications (e.g., authentication factors, assurance levels, deployment/integration options). \nImplementation: Must include project schedule, approach, architecture/integration flow, and all components. \nPersonnel: Senior Project Manager (5+ years MFA/IT security, PRINCE2/PMP), Senior Server Specialist (5+ years VM/server OS, HA/DR, Microsoft/VMware certs), Senior System Security Specialist (5+ years MFA/identity solutions, CISSP/CISM/CASP or equivalent).

Pricing format: Official Tender Form. Nett prices in ZAR (after discounts), unit prices per item, firm prices for 12-month periods (optional). VAT must be stated separately (exclusive and inclusive). \nPayment terms: As per Conditions of Contract. Factoring arrangements not accepted. \nPrice evaluation: Scored using 80/20 or 90/10 system (determined by lowest acceptable tender value). Formula: NFO = W (1 − (Pt−Pmin)/Pmin) where W=80 or 90. \nBonds/guarantees: Not explicitly stated. \nFinancial standing: Municipality may request evidence of financial capacity to meet contract obligations.

CSD registration: Mandatory for all tenderers (MAAA number required). Joint Ventures must register individually. \nTax compliance: SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or original Tax Clearance Certificate (valid at closing). Separate documents required for JV entities. \nB-BBEE: Certificate required (or consolidated for JV/Trust). Proof via CIPC, CSD report, or accredited verification agency. \nMunicipal fees: Declaration of Municipal Fees (paid or acknowledgment of debt agreement). Must include account numbers. \nOHS Act: Declaration of compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act. \nMBD forms: MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 5 (Procurement >R10M), MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), MBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), MBD 9 (Independent Bid Determination). \nLocal content: Preference points for SA ownership (RDP Goal: 50% weighting). \nAccreditation: Must be accredited partner of OSM/OEM for proposed MFA solution. \nJoint Ventures: Require valid JV agreement and B-BBEE Certificate for the JV. \nState employees: No tenders accepted from persons in the service of the state (Regulation 44).