Supply, delivery, and offloading of agricultural inputs (36-Month contract)

Submit bids in a separate sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number and closing date. Deliver to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 1 Cedara Road, Cedara 3200, in the designated Supply Chain Management Bid Box. Late, emailed, faxed, or telegraphic bids will not be accepted. Bidders must initial every page of the document and ensure all forms (SBD 1, 3, 4, 6.1, 7) are completed and signed. Do not retype bid forms; use photocopies if necessary, provided they bear an original signature.

The tender follows an 80/20 preference point system. Evaluation includes price and specific goals. The department reserves the right to conduct site inspections, product evaluations, or explanatory meetings to verify service quality. Bids may be subject to correction of errors and the department reserves the right to cancel the process at any stage.

Appointment of service providers to supply, deliver, and offload agricultural inputs for food security interventions for a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Pricing must be firm for the duration of the contract. Bidders must provide a breakdown of costs. If delivery points vary, separate pricing schedules are required for each point. All delivery costs must be included in the bid price. Offers must be valid for 180 days from the closing date.

Registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) is mandatory; failure to be registered at the closing time will result in disqualification. Bidders must provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted to claim preference points. Bidders must declare any conflict of interest regarding service to the state.