The free state department of public works and infrastructure invites proposals for the lease of a facility in springfontein cbd to house an ems station. The required space includes approximately 125m² of office space, 58m² of store space, 60m² of washbay space, and designated parking bays. This tender is for property owners or lessors who can provide a suitable building meeting specific technical and compliance standards.
Key Requirements
Mandatory attendance at a virtual clarification meeting on 07 August 2026 via MS Teams.
Submit proof of property ownership or a valid sales agreement, and the building must be zoned for office use by the Kopanong Local Municipality.
The facility must provide a minimum total lettable area of 243m² and the building must be at least SAPOA Grade C at submission, with a requirement to upgrade to Grade B before occupation.
Bidders must submit a SAPOA Area Certificate issued by a Professional Architect registered with SACAP, along with sample layout plans.
Provide valid tax compliance (SARS PIN), CSD registration, CIPC documents, and a Letter of Good Standing from the Department of Employment and Labour (COIDA).
Bids will be evaluated using an 80/20 preference points system, with a mandatory functionality score of at least 79 out of 105 points to proceed.
All returnable documents must be completed in handwriting with a black pen, originally signed, and neatly bound; digital signatures or photocopies are not accepted.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (THE “RFP”) TO INVITE BIDDERS TO SUBMIT PRICED PROPOSALS FOR THE LEASE OF A SMALL SIZE FACILITY OF APPROXIMATELY 125M² OFFICE SPACE FOR EMS STATION, 58M² STORE SPACE WITH THREE (3) COVERED PARKINGS BAYS AND ONE (1) ADDITIONAL PARKING BAY ONSITE FOR THE AMBULANCE AND 60M² OF WASHBAY SPACE ONSITE IN SPRINGFONTEIN CBD, KOPANONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
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Request for proposal (the “RFP”) to invite bidders to submit priced proposals for the lease of a small size facility of approximately 125m² office space for ems station, 58m² store space with three (3) covered parkings bays and one (1) additional parking bay onsite for the ambulance and 60m² of washbay space onsite in springfontein cbd, kopanong local municipality
Briefing SessionCompulsory
Date & Time
Friday, 28 August 2026 - 11:00
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Microsoft Teams (Please check on the special conditions for the meeting link)
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Requirements & Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
For SCM enquiries, please contact mr. Mosiuoa kolobe at [email protected] Or 051-492-1750/3886 for technical enquiries, please contact mr. Maruis sauls at [email protected] Or 066 307 2638 briefing session meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/31871068140976?p=sjlCi83IZOpemPFkM9 Meeting ID: 318 710 681 409 76 passcode: bz3ur9vt
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The Free State Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites priced proposals for the lease of a facility in Springfontein CBD. The required space includes 125m² for an EMS station office, 58m² for storage, 60m² for a washbay, and four parking bays (three covered). The evaluation follows a three-stage 80/20 preference points system.
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Closing date: 28 August 2026.
Closing time: 11:00.
Compulsory clarification meeting: 07 August 2026 at 11:30 via MS Teams (Meeting ID: 318 710 681 409 76, Passcode: bZ3uR9vT).
Bid documents available from: 24 July 2026 on e-tender portal or at Department SCM Offices (Room 101B, OR Tambo House, Bloemfontein) with a non-refundable R427.00 cash deposit.
Submit your bid to: Ground Floor (Main Entrance Foyer) at OR Tambo House (Old Lebohang Building); Cnr. St Andrews Street and Markgraaff Street; Bloemfontein.
Closing date: 28 August 2026 at 11:00.
Bid validity period: 120 calendar days.
You must complete and include all returnable documents: Annexure A (Record of Addenda), Annexure B (Proposed amendments), Annual Financial Statements Declaration, Resolution of Board of Directors, SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and Bid Offer.
Documents must be properly indexed, neatly bound, and originally signed in handwriting with a black pen. Digital signatures or photocopies of signed documents are not accepted.
Disqualification risks: Late bids, telegraphic/telephonic/fax/emailed submissions, incomplete documentation, digitally completed forms, or altered tender documents will lead to disqualification.
The bidder must own or have a valid sales agreement for a property in Springfontein CBD that meets the specified size (min. 243m²) and grade (min. Grade C, must be upgraded to Grade B before occupation). The property must be correctly zoned. The bidder must be tax compliant, registered on the CSD, and in good standing with the Department of Employment and Labour. Joint ventures/consortia must submit separate documents for each party. Bidders failing any mandatory requirement or scoring below 79 on functionality will be disqualified.
Lease a facility of approximately 125m² office space for EMS station, 58m² store space, 60m² washbay space, plus three covered parking bays and one additional onsite parking bay for an ambulance in Springfontein CBD.
Minimum lettable area: 243m² total (office, store, washbay).
Building must be at least SAPOA Grade C at bid submission, but must be upgraded to Grade B before occupation.
Property must be zoned for office use according to Kopanong Local Municipality land use scheme.
Provide sample layout plans indicating internal floor areas and overall building envelope.
Provide SAPOA Area Certificate issued by a Professional Architect registered with SACAP.
If building has other tenants, the leased area must be isolated with separate entrance/exit.
Methodology
Source: Bid Document - DPWFS RFP 011-2026.pdf
Methodology evaluation based on approach and quality plan, scored on a rubric from Poor (1-5) to Excellent (20-25).
Good rating: Approach is generic, not tailored to project specifics.
Very Good rating: Approach tailored to project objectives, flexible, with tailored quality and risk management.
Excellent rating: Innovative, efficient, showing state-of-the-art knowledge and outcome improvement.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Bid Document - DPWFS RFP 011-2026.pdf
Submit municipal services clearance certificate or current bill not owing more than 90 days.
Submit completed SBD 6.1, Annexure A, and Annexure B.
Tax compliance: Submit SARS PIN or CSD MAAA number for tax verification. Joint ventures/consortiums must submit separate PINs.
Central Supplier Database (CSD): Valid CSD registration report (not older than 3 months) required. Joint ventures must register on CSD within 15 days of award.
Company registration: Certified CIPC registration certificate required.
B-BBEE: Submit SBD 6.1 for preference points claiming.
Property ownership: Proof of property ownership or valid sales agreement (valid at bid closing and throughout validity period).
Letter of Good Standing from Department of Employment and Labour (COIDA) required.
Municipal services clearance certificate or current bill not owing more than 90 days.
Health & Safety
Source: Bid Document - DPWFS RFP 011-2026.pdf
No specific health and safety requirements mentioned in extracted text.
General fraud and phishing warnings provided, but no OHS plans or HSE compliance details.
Contractual Terms
Source: Bid Document - DPWFS RFP 011-2026.pdf
Contract duration: Not specified in extracted text.
Key requirements: Company registration documents (CIPC) must be certified. Joint ventures must submit separate certified copies.
Financial capability: Provide audited Annual Financial Statements, bank statement, or funding confirmation letter.
Zoning: Property must be zoned for office use per Kopanong Local Municipality.
Mandatory clarification meeting attendance required via MS Teams.
All documents must be completed in handwriting with black pen; digital completion leads to disqualification.
Post-award: Building must be upgraded to Grade B; submit SAPOA Grade B certificate after renovations.
Joint venture agreements must be signed, with parties accepting joint and several liability.
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Source: Bid Document - DPWFS RFP 011-2026.pdf
Specific goals for preference points: Free State-based companies (8 points), 51-100% women-owned (4 points), 100% Black ownership (6 points), 51-100% owned by people with disabilities (2 points).
To claim points, submit: certified CIPC documents or SARS PIN with matching address (Free State), CIPC documents, CSD report, share certificates, certified IDs (gender), CIPC and CSD report (race), medical certificate or Department of Employment and Labour letter (disability).
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Salga Building, 21 Nelson Mandela Dr, CBD, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
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