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Supply Chain Management Department. Contact Persons: Ms. Mandudu Legodi / Mr. Sandile Ngwenya. Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Gauteng Partnership Fund, 82 Grayston Drive, 1st Floor, Sandton, 2196.

Submit bids in duplicate (2 hard copies) and one electronic copy on USB in PDF format, all bound in a sealed envelope. The envelope must be endorsed with the bid closing date, bidder name, and return address. Deposit the sealed envelope in the bid box at GPF Offices, 82 Grayston Drive, 1st Floor, Sandton, 2196 by 11:00 AM (Telkom time). No bids via telegram, telex, email, facsimile, or similar medium will be accepted. Late bids will be disqualified. Courier deliveries must be placed directly into the bid box; GPF will not accept responsibility for delays if handed to receptionists. Mandatory returnable documents: Annexure I (Integrity Pact for Businesses) and Annexure B (SBD 4 Declaration) must be fully completed, signed, and submitted. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in disqualification. Proof of attendance at the compulsory briefing session (21 May 2026) will be verified via Microsoft Forms; non-attendance leads to disqualification.

Evaluation occurs in three stages: Mandatory Requirements, Technical/Functionality Criteria, and Administrative Compliance. Stage 1 (Mandatory Requirements): Bidders must comply with all listed professional registrations and academic qualifications for PRT resources (e.g., Civil/Structural Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Geo-technical Engineer, Project Manager, Town Planner, Quantity Surveyor, Development/Social Facilitation Manager, Environmental Scientist, Land Surveyor, Occupational Health and Safety Professional). Each discipline must be marked as 'Comply' or 'Does not Comply' in the provided table. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA. Expired or invalid registrations will not be accepted. Failure to meet any mandatory requirement or submit all disciplines results in disqualification. Stage 2 (Technical/Functionality - 100 points, minimum threshold 70): Company Track Record (25 points): Points awarded based on valid reference letters (0=0, 1-2=10, 3-5=15, 6-9=20, 10+=25). Maximum 3 GDHS references accepted. Internal Capacity (60 points): CVs of key personnel must detail years of experience, calculated from professional registration date. Points per discipline: 0-2 years=0, 3-5=5, 6-9=7, 10+=10. Project Plan (15 points): Must address methodology, project stages, activities, timeframes, and stakeholder engagement. Points: 4 elements=15, 3=10, 2=5, 1=2, none=0. Stage 3 (Administrative Compliance): Required returnable documents include Annexure A (SBD 1), Tax Compliance Status PIN (SARS), Annexure C (B-BBEE Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit), Annexure D (GPF’s Standard Conditions of Bid), Annexure E (Government Procurement General Conditions), Annexure F (POPIA compliance), and CSD Registration Report. All parties in a Trust/Consortium/Joint Venture must submit separate CSD and tax compliance proof.

Scope of work for Professional Resource Teams (PRTs) includes: Review and update Upgrading Plans and/or relocation plans; develop new plans where none exist; identify and package projects for implementation, including scope confirmation for each settlement category; produce work packages; determine financial requirements and project duration; recommend institutional, contractual, and legal arrangements; ensure social facilitation and civil society participation; develop Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and Terms of Reference for service providers; provide project management and monitoring; issue certifications; participate in Project Steering Committees; and submit monthly reports. PRTs must cover Categories A and B1 informal settlements and assist with temporary water services and access roads for Categories A, B1, B2, and C where required. Deliverables per settlement include: Environmental Impact Assessment, Feasibility Study, Land Survey, General Plan, and Township Register. Informal settlements are categorized as: Category A (suitable for rapid formalization), Category B1 (incremental development), Category B2 (interim services, no urgent relocation), Category C (urgent relocation required).

Bid validity period: 180 days from the bid closing date. Bidders are responsible for all costs related to bid preparation and submission. GPF reserves the right to consider National Treasury prescribed hourly remuneration rates for consultants where relevant. All costs incurred in preparation, presentation, and demonstration of the solution are for the bidder's account.

Mandatory compliance: Valid tax compliance status PIN (SARS) must be included in the bid. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include their Master Registration Number. B-BBEE: Sworn Affidavits (signed and dated by Deponent and Commissioner of Oaths) or valid B-BBEE Verification Certificate (issued by SANAS-accredited agency) must be submitted. For Trusts/Consortiums/Joint Ventures: Each party must submit separate CSD registration proof, tax compliance PIN, and B-BBEE documentation. Additional returnables: Annexure A (SBD 1 - signed agreement for Trusts/Consortiums/Joint Ventures outlining revenue split and roles), Annexure D (GPF’s Standard Conditions of Bid), Annexure E (Government Procurement General Conditions), Annexure F (POPIA compliance). All key personnel must have certified copies (not older than 3 months) of qualifications and professional registrations. Failure to submit any mandatory compliance document results in disqualification.