Letlhogoring water supply – civil engineering works (nmmdm 26/27/01 pmu)

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation):

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page.
• SBD 3.1/3.2/3.3 (Pricing Schedule): completed pricing schedule as applicable.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the municipality.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE points under the PPPFA.
• SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content): declaration of local content where applicable.
• SBD 7.1/7.2 (Contract Form): the contract form for the purchase of goods or rendering of services.
• SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices): disclosure of any prior SCM irregularities.
• SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies the price was set independently, with no collusion.

Disqualification risks:

• Incomplete or unsigned returnable documents.
• Bids received after the closing time.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid SARS tax clearance certificate.

The contract is subject to the National Treasury General Conditions of Contract.

Completion of the standard SBD forms is required.

No specific evaluation criteria (e.g. 80/20 or 90/10 preference points, functionality thresholds) are stated in the document.

The tender is for the Letlhogoring water supply project. Specific scope, quantities, locations, standards, and service levels are not described in the given document.

Performance security: The successful bidder must furnish a performance security within 30 days of notification of contract award, in the amount specified in the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC). Acceptable forms include a bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or cashier's/certified cheque.

Payment: Payment will be made in Rand, typically within 30 days after submission of a valid invoice.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply, including provisions on penalties, delays, and termination for default.

Tax clearance: Bidders must submit an original SARS tax clearance certificate before award.

CSD registration is required.

The GCC includes provisions on corrupt and fraudulent practices, restrictive practices, and the National Industrial Participation Programme.

No specific health and safety requirements are stated in the provided document.

The contract is governed by the National Treasury General Conditions of Contract (GCC, July 2010), which include the following key provisions:

• Performance security: Must be furnished within 30 days of contract award, in the amount specified in the SCC.
• Delivery and delays: The supplier must deliver on time; delays may incur penalties calculated at the prime interest rate per day until performance, and may lead to termination.
• Termination for default: The purchaser may terminate if the supplier fails to deliver or perform, or engages in corrupt/fraudulent practices, and may restrict the supplier from doing business with the public sector for up to 10 years.
• Force majeure: Relief from penalties/termination if performance is prevented by an event beyond the supplier's control.
• Dispute resolution: Amicable consultation first, then mediation, then South African courts.
• Payment: Within 30 days after invoice submission, in Rand.
• Prices: Fixed as per the bid, unless adjusted in the SCC or by agreement.
• Warranty: 12 months after delivery/acceptance or 18 months after shipment, whichever is earlier.
• Assignment/subcontracting: Requires the purchaser's written consent.
• Taxes: Local suppliers are responsible for all taxes until delivery.
• No contract will be concluded with a bidder whose tax matters are not in order.