Improvement of national route 2 section 1 (swartklip to baden powell interchange) – local content declarations

Engineering enquiries (Engineer's contact):

• Contact person: [not specified in extracted text]
• Email: [not specified]
• Telephone: [not specified]

SAP Ariba registration queries:

• Email: [email protected]

SANRAL postal address:

PO Box 415

Pretoria

0001

SANRAL Western Cape office address (for banking details form):

1 Havenga St

Bo Oakdale

Cape Town

7530

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and included in the tender, as listed in Part T2.1):

• Form A1: Certificate of Attendance at the clarification meeting. The original signed copy must be placed in the tender; the attendee's name and signature must also appear on the attendance register, otherwise the offer is non-responsive.
• Form A2: Certificate of Authority for Signatory, supported by a board of directors or partners resolution on company letterhead. Joint ventures require a certificate from each member. The example resolution page alone is not acceptable.
• Form A3: Joint Venture Agreement, if applicable, with the lead bidder holding a majority share certificate.
• Form A4: Sworn declaration (before a Commissioner of Oaths) of any debt outstanding to SANRAL, including authorisation for set-off. Required from each joint venture member.
• Form A5: Declaration of Domestic Prominent Influential Persons, Foreign Prominent Public Officials and Foreign Influential Nationals, with shareholder and identity details. Failure to supply credible information may invalidate the tender.
• Form A6: Certificate of Fronting Practices.
• Form A10: Schedule of Deviations or Qualifications.
• Form A12: Tenderer's B-BBEE Verification Certificate.
• Tax Compliance Permission Declaration: written consent for SARS to disclose tax compliance status on an ongoing basis, including the PIN, tax reference number and tax clearance certificate; similar consent required for subcontractors, undisclosed principals and partners.
• Letter of good standing from the Compensation Commissioner or licensed compensation insurer.
• Proof of registration on SAP Ariba and on SANRAL's Project Information Module (ITIS).
• All returnable documents must remain valid for the duration of any contract; failure to renew them may lead to immediate contract termination.

Post-award obligations (within at least 7 days before commencement):

• Performance security (10% of accepted offer, excluding VAT, per proforma).
• Proof of insurance as required by contract data and FIDIC clause 18, with monthly proof of currency.
• Health and safety documentation: Form C1.1.4.3, health and safety plan, risk assessment, appointments (Construction Manager with CV and registration, Construction Health and Safety Officer with SACPCMP registration, Temporary Works designer if applicable with ECSA registration), and proof of competencies.
• Form C1.1.4.1 (Mandatary Agreement), Form C1.1.4.9 (Appointment of Principal Contractor).
• Proof of registration with the Compensation Fund or licensed insurer.
• Form of Banking Details (if not already a vendor).
• Proof of registration on ITIS.
• Notification to Chief Inspector of Mines (if applicable).
• Nominated DAB member details (if applicable).
• Fully completed Form C1.1.3 (Appendix to Form of Acceptance).
• Full breakdown of rates (clause 14.1) and mobilisation programme (clause 8.3).

Failure to meet post-award obligations (i), (ii) and (iii) above constitutes repudiation and may result in SANRAL barring the bidder from tendering for at least 12 months from tender closure.

The tenderer must submit all returnable forms; failure to provide the Certificate of Attendance (Form A1) with matching attendance register entry makes the offer non-responsive.

Preference points are claimed via Returnable Schedule Form A12 (B-BBEE Verification Certificate). The B-BBEE level stated in the offer is subject to the attached certificate; the certificate prevails.

The tenderer must declare any modifications to the tender through Form A10 (Schedule of Deviations or Qualifications). The offer is submitted without any other deviations or qualifications.

A SARS compliance check is performed on the successful tenderer; if non-compliant, proof of compliance must be provided within 7 calendar days of the Form of Acceptance, otherwise the agreement is repudiated.

The Contract Data (C1.2) includes an appendix for tenderer-provided information, including key personnel details (name, professional registration and years of relevant experience) for roles such as contractor's representative, contracts director, contracts manager, construction manager, construction health and safety officer, designated environmental officer and targeted enterprise construction manager.

The work comprises the improvement of National Route 2 Section 1 between Swartklip (km 17.47) and east of Baden Powell Interchange (km 29.00) in the Western Cape.

The contract is based on the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction for Building and Engineering Works designed by the Employer (1999), as referenced in the contract data.

Key contractor appointments and personnel (details to be provided in the Contract Data appendix):

• Contractor's representative (authorised and designated)
• Contracts Director
• Contracts Manager
• Construction Manager
• Construction Health and Safety Officer (CHSO)
• Designated Environmental Officer (DEO)
• Targeted Enterprise Construction Manager (TECM)

Each named person requires professional registration and years of relevant experience as specified in the Contract Data.

Performance Security: 10% of the accepted offer amount (excluding VAT), issued per the proforma (Form C1.1.4.2), and delivered at least 7 days before commencement. The wording may not be deviated from.

Retention Money Guarantee: applicable if provided for under FIDIC clause 14.3; proforma provided for information.

Advance Payment Guarantee: applicable if provided for under FIDIC clause 14.2; proforma provided for information.

Payments are made by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banking details form required; if not already a SANRAL vendor, a completed Vendor Application Form or original cancelled cheque must be submitted.

The offered total of prices is inclusive of VAT, brought forward from the Pricing Schedule Summary (Part C2.3). In case of difference, the Pricing Schedule Summary total prevails.

Tax compliance: The successful tenderer must provide written consent (Tax Compliance Permission Declaration) for SARS to disclose tax compliance status on an ongoing basis, including PIN, tax reference number and tax clearance certificate. Similar consent required from subcontractors, undisclosed principals and partners. A SARS compliance check will be done on award.

B-BBEE: A valid B-BBEE Verification Certificate (Form A12) is required for preference points. Continued validity of B-BBEE status required for the contract duration.

Health and safety: The tenderer must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) and the Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996) if applicable, including appointment as principal contractor under Construction Regulations 5(1)(k). A Mandatary Agreement (Form C1.1.4.1) is required.

Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act: Proof of good standing with the Compensation Fund or licensed insurer required.

Registration on SAP Ariba and on SANRAL's Project Information Module (ITIS) is required.