Supply and delivery of wheelchairs – eastern cape tender (RFQ)

Mnquma Local Municipality hereby invites bids from all prospective, accredited and qualifying service provider for.

BID NO. Description Closing Date Evaluation Criteria

SCM/MLM/04/26-27 Supply and Delivery of Assistive Date: 03/09/2026 80/20

Devices (Wheelchairs) Time: 12H00

All enquiries must be directed to the following email addresses:

Technical Enquiries: Ms N. Mvume (Manager: SPU) at 047 050 1338/082 576 4242 email: [email protected]

and Mrs. Y Mqingwana (Manager: SCM) at (047) 050 1156 email: [email protected]

Evaluation criteria: The evaluation of the bids will be conducted in two (02) stages namely:

Stage 01: Bidders that do not meet the Administration compliance (Compliance with mandatory and other bid

requirements will not be eligible for further evaluation and will be deemed as non-responsive

Stage 2: Evaluation in terms of the 80/20 preference point systems prescribed in Preferential Procurement Regulations

2022

Price=80 points,

Specific goals =20 points

Specific Goals Points Proof Required to score points

The specific goals allocated points in

20 points

terms of this tender

The promotion of South African owned 10 Fully completed and signed MBD 6.1, and a

enterprises Full Central Supplier Database Report (CSD)

not older than one month.

The promotion of enterprises located in 10 Municipal Rates or Municipal Confirmation

Mnquma Local Municipality area letter or Lease Agreement to where the

business is domiciled.

NB: No points will be claimed by the bidder if it fails to submit proof required to score points for specific goals.

Required documents: conditions of acceptance:

Potential bidders are urged to submit the following ▪ The municipality is under no obligation to accept any

attachments when submitting their proposals, failure to proposal/tender and reserves the right to accept the

do so will lead to disqualification. whole or any part of the proposal/tender. No

proposal/tenders will be considered from persons in the

• Full CSD Report (Not older than one Month) service of the state.

▪ The bidder or any of its directors/shareholders must not

• Only original tender documents will be accepted

listed on the Regis ter of Tender Defaulters in terms of

the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act

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• Fully completed and signed Tender Forms i.e. of 2004 as a person prohibited from doing business with

Form of offer, all returnable MBDSs (MBD 1-9 the public sector;

(Part of the document). Return all returnable ▪ The bidder has not abused the Employer’s Supply

documents to the employer after completing them Chain Management System; or failed to perform on any

in their entirety by writing legibly in non-erasable previous contract and has been given a written notice to

ink. this effect.

▪ No late, incomplete, unsigned, faxed, couriered, and

• In the case of partnerships/consortiums/ signed

emailed tenders will be accepted.

joint venture agreement must be submitted with the

▪ The tender offer submitted shall remain valid, irrevocable

tender document.

and open for written acceptance by the Mnquma Local

Municipality for a period of 90 days from the closing date.• All parties/partners to the partnership/

▪ The award of the tender maybe subjected to price consortium/joint venture agreement must be

negotiation with the preferred tenderers. registered on the Central Supplier Database,

▪ The municipality reserves the right to extend the tender

NB: If a Bidder submits Fraudulent Information the period by notice in the press and on the municipality’s

bidder will be blacklisted for five years

official website www.mnquma.gov.za

Obtaining of tender documents:

Tender documents for this project can be obtained at NB: Preferred bidders will be required to furnish the

Mnquma Local Municipality website municipality:

www.mnquma.gov.za and eTender portal ▪ CK/ Company Registration, Certified ID copies not

https://entender.gov.za/ later than 06 months

▪ tax compliance status PIN

TENDER SUBMISSION AND OPENING ▪ Certificate issued by the municipality or any other

Tenders/Proposals must be submitted by hand at Bid municipality to which he may be indebted to the effect

Box, No. 61 Blyth Street, Rev Tiyo Soga Building, that he and, in the event of the bidder being a

Butterworth. 4960 company, also any of its directors, is not indebted to

the municipality or to any other municipality or

Tenders should be sealed, endorsed on the envelope municipal entity for rates, taxes and/or municipal

with: service charges which are in arrear for a period of

BID NO: SCM/MLM/04/26-27 more than three months and that no dispute exists

PROJECT NAME: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF between such bidder and municipality or municipal

ASSISTIVE DEVICES (WHEELCHAIRS) entity concerned in respect of any such arrear

amounts. Bidders who reside within the Mnquma Local

On the back of the envelope with: Municipality (MLM) jurisdiction will be verified with

• Company name and address, Contact

MLM Revenue Section. person and Contact Details

...............................

S Mahlasela

Municipal Manager

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Part a

Invitation to bid

You are hereby invited to bid for requirements of the (name of municipality/ municipal entity)

BID NUMBER: SCM/MLM/04/26-27 CLOSING DATE: 03/09/2026 CLOSING TIME: Time: 12H00

DESCRIPTION Supply and Delivery of Assistive Devices (Wheelchairs)

The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (mbd7).

Bid response documents may be deposited in the bid box

Situated at (street address

Mnquma local municipality

NO. 61 blyth street

Rev tiyo soga building

Butterworth

4960

Supplier information

Name of bidder

Postal address

Street address

Telephone number code number

Cellphone number

Facsimile number code number

E-mail address

VAT registration number

TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS TCS PIN: OR CSD No:

Are you a foreign

Are you the accredited

Yes No BASED SUPPLIER FOR Yes No

Representative in south africa the goods /services

For the goods /services /works

[If yes enclose proof] /works offered? [If yes, answer part b:3 ]

Offered?

Total number of items offered total bid price r

Signature of bidder

.................................... Date

Capacity under which this bid is

Signed

Bidding procedure enquiries may be directed to: technical information may be directed to:

DEPARTMENT Supply Chain Management DEPARTMENT Strategic

CONTACT PERSON Y Mqingwana CONTACT PERSON N Mvume

Telephone number 047 050 1156 telephone number 047 050 1338

Facsimile number facsimile number

E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected] E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected]

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Part b

Terms and conditions for bidding

1. Bid submission:

1.1. Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address. Late bids will not be accepted

For consideration.

1.2. All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided–(not to be re-typed) or online

1.3. This bid is subject to the preferential procurement policy framework act and the preferential

Procurement regulations, 2022, the general conditions of contract (gcc) and, if applicable, any other

Special conditions of contract.

2. Tax compliance requirements

2.1 Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations.

2.2 Bidders are required to submit their unique personal identification number (pin) issued by SARS to

Enable the organ of state to view the taxpayer’s profile and tax status.

2.3 Application for the tax compliance status (tcs) certificate or pin may also be made via e-filing. In order

To use this provision, taxpayers will need to register with SARS as e-filers through the website

Www.SARS.GOV.ZA.

2.4 Foreign suppliers must complete the pre-award questionnaire in part b:3.

2.5 Bidders may also submit a printed tcs certificate together with the bid.

2.6 In bids where consortia / joint ventures / sub-contractors are involved, each party must submit a

Separate tcs certificate / pin / csd number.

2.7 Where NO tcs is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database (csd), a csd

Number must be provided.

3. Questionnaire to bidding foreign suppliers

3.1. Is the entity a resident of the republic of south africa (RSA)? yes NO

3.2. Does the entity have a branch in the RSA? yes NO

3.3. Does the entity have a permanent establishment in the RSA? yes NO

3.4. Does the entity have any source of income in the RSA? yes NO

3.5. Is the entity liable in the RSA for any form of taxation? Yes NO

If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then IT is not a requirement to register for a tax compliance

Status system pin code from the south african revenue service (SARS) and if not register as per 2.3 Above.

Nb: failure to provide any of the above particulars may render the bid invalid.

NO bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state.

Signature of bidder: ...................................................

Capacity under which this bid is signed: ...................................................

Date: ...................................................

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1. Tax clearance certficate requirements

It is a condition of bid that the taxes of the successful bidder must be in order, or that satisfactory arrangements have

been made with South African Revenue Service (SARS) to meet the bidder’s tax obligations.

1. In order to meet this requirement bidders are required to complete in full the attached form TCC 001“Application

for a Tax Clearance Certificate” and submit it to any SARS branch office nationally. The Tax Clearance

Certificate Requirements are also applicable to foreign bidders / individuals who wish to submit bids.

2. SARS will then furnish the bidder with a Tax Clearance Certificate that will be valid for a period of 1 (one) year

from the date of approval.

3. The original Tax Clearance Certificate must be submitted together with the bid. Failure to submit the original

and valid Tax Clearance Certificate will result in the invalidation of the bid. Certified copies of the Tax Clearance

Certificate will not be acceptable.

4. In bids where Consortia / Joint Ventures / Sub-contractors are involved, each party must submit a separate Tax

Clearance Certificate.

5. Copies of the TCC 001 “Application for a Tax Clearance Certificate” form are available from any SARS branch

office nationally or on the website www.sars.gov.za.

6. Applications for the Tax Clearance Certificates may also be made via eFiling. In order to use this provision,

taxpayers will need to register with SARS as eFilers through the website www.sars.gov.za.

2.1 SARS application for tcc mbd

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2. Pricing schedule – firm prices

(Purchases)

Note: only firm prices will be accepted. Non-firm prices (including prices subject

To rates of exchange variations) will not be considered

In cases where different delivery points influence the pricing, a separate

Pricing schedule must be submitted for each delivery point

Name of Bidder.......................................... Bid Number........................

Closing Time ................ ..... Closing Date .............................

Offer to be valid for.........DAYS From the closing date of bid.

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Item quantity description bid price in RSA currency

NO. **(all applicable taxes included)

• Required by: .......................................

• At: ........................................

.......................................

• Brand and Model ........................................

• Country of Origin ........................................

Please Mark the Applicable Answer:

• Does the offer comply with the specification(s)? *YES/NO

• If not to specification, indicate deviation(s) ........................................

• Period required for delivery ........................................

*Delivery: Firm/Not firm

• Delivery basis ...........................................

Note: All delivery costs must be included in the bid price, for delivery at the prescribed destination.

** “all applicable taxes” includes value-added tax, pay as you earn, income tax, unemployment insurance

fund contributions and skills development levies.

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3.1 Pricing schedule and specification

(Section 2)

Pricing Instructions:

1. All prices shall be tendered including VAT, customs or excise duty and any other duty, levy, or other applicable

tax.

2. All prices shall be tendered in accordance with the units specified in this schedule.

3. All Prices Tendered Must Include All Expenses, Disbursements And Costs (E.G. Transport, Overheads,

Accommodation etc.) that may be required in and for the execution of the work described in the Specification, and

shall cover the cost of all general risks, liabilities and obligations set forth or implied in the Contract as well as

overhead charges and profit (in the event that the tender is successful). All prices tendered will be final and binding.

4. Bidders must also indicate the expected delivery date.

5. Bidders are required to price each and every item in the Pricing Schedule

Supply and delivery of assistive devices (wheelchairs)

Items quantity unit price total price

Beneficiary 1

• Diagnosis - cva
• 51Cm (20") pacer

(Adjustable folding frame)

1 - seat depth 47.5CM

• 35-45CM 7 degree bend
• 51Cm (20") std back height

Footrest hanger - short

Beneficiary 2

• Diagnosis - l bka
• 46Cm (18") basic folding

Frame

1 - 43cm seat depth

• 43Cm back height
• Back type std
• Footrest hanger – long
• Thin positioner

Beneficiary 3

• Diagnosis- paraplegia
• 46Cm (18") rough rider
• Seat depth 47.5CM
• 45-55CM back height
• 46Cm (18") tab back type

1 - footrest hanger - long

• Height adjustable desk

Arms

• Rear wheels 24x1 3/4 mag
• Front castor 20x5cm (2")

Plastic hub

• Thin positioner

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Beneficiary 4

• Diagnosis - tbi
• 51Cm (20") pacer

(Adjustable folding frame)

• Seat depth 50cm
• Back height 40-50CM 7

Degree bend

• 51Cm (20") std back type

1 - footplates 90 degree

• Height adjustable desk

Arms

• Rear wheels 24x1 3/8 spoke
• Front castor 20x5cm (2")

Plastic hub

• Thin positioner

Beneficiary 5

• Diagnosis – cva
• 51Cm (20") pacer

(Adjustable folding

Frame), 43cm seat

• 47.5CM (Bff, bariatric,

Pacer, motorized)

• 40-50CM 7 degree bend

1 (pacer)

• 51Cm (20") tab std back

Height

• Footrest hanger - short
• Height adjustable desk

Arms (bff, pacer, bariatric)

• Rear wheels 24x1 3/8 spoke

(Bff, pacer, bariatric)

• Front castor 20x5cm (2")

Plastic hub (bff, pacer)

• Thick pressure care

Beneficiary 6

• Diagnosis – paraplegia
• 41Cm (16") rough rider

(Hybrid active chair with

Long wheelbase)

• 45Cm (bff, pacer, atw,

1 rough rider 19", motorized,

Econo, bariatric std)

• 40Cm (rough rider, econo

Std)

• 41Cm (16") tab std back

Height

• Footrest hanger - short
• Pelvic strap, adjustable

With d ring 5cm

• Rear wheels 24x1 3/8 spoke

(Bff, pacer, bariatric)

• Front castor 20x5cm (2")

Plastic hub (bff, pacer)

• Thick pressure care

Beneficiary 7

• Thick pressure cushion

1 - motorised bariatric chair

• Standard bariatric chair
• Footrest hanger – long

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• Seat width – 57cm
• Seat depth – 50cm x 50cm
• Backrest height – 44cm

Sub-total

VAT @ 15%

Total

See attached annexure A ()

Strict delivery dates will be observed and penalties will be imposed for late deliveries.

Bidders must take special note of section 22.1 Of the general conditions in the tender

Document.

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2.2 Tender offer

I, (duly

authorized to represent the tenderer for the purpose of this tender), hereby tender to supply all or any of the goods

and/or render all or any of the services described in the attached document to the Mnquma Local Municipality

on the terms and conditions stipulated in this tender document and in accordance with the specification

stipulated in the tender document at the prices reflected in the Contract Form/Price Schedule.

BIDDERS TOTAL OFFER (Inclusive of vat and all other charges)

R...........................................................................................................................

The tenderer agrees that:

3.1 The tender offer submitted shall remain valid, irrevocable and open for written acceptance by the

Mnquma Local Municipality for a period of 90 days from the closing date or for such extended period as

may be applicable;

3.2 The tender offer will not be withdrawn or amended during the aforesaid validity period;

3.3 Notwithstanding the above, the tenderer may submit a written request to the Mnquma Local

Municipality after the closing date for permission to withdraw the tender offer. Such withdrawal will be

permitted or refused at the sole discretion of the Mnquma Local Municipality after consideration of

the reasons for the withdrawal, which shall be fully set out by the tenderer in the written request for

withdrawal;

3.4 Should the tender offer be withdrawn in contravention of 3.1 to 3.3 above, the tenderer agrees that:

(a) it shall be liable to the Mnquma Local Municipality for any additional expense incurred by the Mnquma

Local Municipality in having either to accept another tender or, if new tenders have to be invited, the

additional expenses incurred by the invitation of new tenders and the subsequent acceptance of any

other tender;

(b) the Mnquma Local Municipality shall also have the right to recover such additional expenses by set-

off against moneys which may be due or become due to the tenderer under this or any other tender or

contract or against any guarantee or deposit that may have been furnished by the tenderer or on its

behalf for the due fulfilment of this or any other tender or contract. Pending the ascertainment of the

amount of such additional expenses, the Mnquma Local Municipality shall be entitled to retain

such moneys, guarantee or deposit as security for any loss the Mnquma Local Municipality may

suffer due to such withdrawal.

3.5 The tenderer agrees that this tender and its acceptance shall be subject to the terms and conditions

contained in the Mnquma Local Municipality’s Supply Chain Management Policy (‘SCM Policy’) and

Combating of Abuse of the Supply Chain Management System Policy (‘Abuse Policy’).

Signature(s)

Print name(s):

On behalf of the tenderer (duly authorized)

Date

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3. Declaration of interest

4. No bid will be accepted from persons in the service of the state1.

5. Any person, having a kinship with persons in the service of the state, including a blood relationship, may make

an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In view of possible allegations of favouritism, should the resulting

bid, or part thereof, be awarded to persons connected with or related to persons in service of the state, it is

required that the bidder or their authorised representative declare their position in relation to the

evaluating/adjudicating authority.

3. In order to give effect to the above, the following questionnaire must be completed and submitted with the bid.

3.1 Full Name of bidder or his or her representative:.....................................................

3.2 Identity Number: ..............................................................................................

3.3 Position occupied in the Company (director, trustee, shareholder2):.............................

3.4 Company Registration Number: .........................................................................

3.5 Tax Reference Number:....................................................................................

3.6 VAT Registration Number: ..............................................................................

3.7 The names of all directors / trustees / shareholders members, their individual identity numbers and state

employee numbers must be indicated in paragraph 4 below.

NB: Please Mark the Applicable Answer:

3.8 Are you presently in the service of the state? YES / NO

3.8.1 If yes, furnish particulars. .........................................................................

...........................................................................................................

1MSCM Regulations: “in the service of the state” means to be –

(a) a member of –

(i) any municipal council;

(ii) any provincial legislature; or

(iii) the national Assembly or the national Council of provinces;

(b) a member of the board of directors of any municipal entity;

(c) an official of any municipality or municipal entity;

(d) an employee of any national or provincial department, national or provincial public entity or constitutional

institution within the meaning of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No.);

(e) a member of the accounting authority of any national or provincial public entity; or

(f) An employee of Parliament or a provincial legislature.

2 Shareholder” means a person who owns shares in the company and is actively involved in the management of the

company or business and exercises control over the company.

3.9 Have you been in the service of the state for the past twelve months? ......... YES / NO

3.9.1 If yes, furnish particulars...........................................................................

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3.10 Do you have any relationship (family, friend, other) with persons in the service of the state and who may

be involved with the evaluation and or adjudication of this bid? ....................................... YES / NO

3.10.1 If yes, furnish particulars.

..........................................................................................

..........................................................................................

3.11 Are you, aware of any relationship (family, friend, other) between any other bidder and any persons in

the service of the state who may be involved with the evaluation and or adjudication of this bid?

Yes / NO

3.11.1 If yes, furnish particulars

.............................................................................................

.......................................................................................................

3.12 Are any of the company’s directors, trustees, managers,

principle shareholders or stakeholders in service of the state? YES / NO

3.12.1 If yes, furnish particulars.

...........................................................................................

...........................................................................................

3.13 Are any spouse, child or parent of the company’s director’s trustees, managers, principle shareholders or

stakeholders in service of the state? YES / NO

3.13.1 If yes, furnish particulars.

...........................................................................................

...........................................................................................

3.14 Do you or any of the directors, trustees, managers, principle shareholders, or stakeholders of this

company have any interest in any other related companies or business whether or not they are bidding

for this contract? YES / NO

3.14.1 If yes, furnish particulars:

.........................................................................................

4. Full details of directors / trustees / members / shareholders.

Full Name Identity Number State Employee

Number

......................................... ............................................

Signature Date

........................................ .............................................

Capacity Name of Bidder

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Preference points claim form in terms of the preferential

Procurement regulations 2022

This preference form must form part of all bids invited. It contains general information and serves as a claim form for

preference points for specific goals.

Nb: before completing this form, bidders must study the general conditions, definitions

And directives applicable in respect of specific goals, as prescribed in the

Preferential procurement regulations, 2022.

1. General conditions

1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to all bids:

• the 80/20 system for requirements with a Rand value of up to R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes

included); and

• the 90/10 system for requirements with a Rand value above R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes

included).

1.2 The value of this bid is estimated not to exceed R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes included) and

therefore the 80/20 preference point system shall be applicable.

1.3 Preference points for this bid shall be awarded for:

(a) Price; and

(b) Specific goals

1.4 The maximum points for this bid are allocated as follows:

Points

Price 80

Specific goals of contribution 20

Total points for Price and Specific Goals must not 100

exceed

1.5 Failure of a bidder to submit proof of specific goals claimed will be interpreted to mean that preference

points for specific goals are not claimed.

1.6 The purchaser reserves the right to require of a bidder, either before a bid is adjudicated or at any

time subsequently, to substantiate any claim in regard to preferences, in any manner required by the

purchaser.

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2. Definitions

(a) “all applicable taxes” includes value-added tax, pay as you earn, income tax, unemployment insurance

fund contributions and skills development levies;

(b) “bid” means a written offer in the form determined by an organ of state in response to an invitation to

provide goods or services through price quotations, competitive tendering process or any other method

envisaged in legislation and “bid” has a corresponding meaning

(c) “comparative price” means the price after the factors of a non-firm price and all unconditional discounts

that can be utilized have been taken into consideration;

(d) “consortium or joint venture” means an association of persons for the purpose of combining their

expertise, property, capital, efforts, skill and knowledge in an activity for the execution of a contract;

(e) “contract” means the agreement that results from the acceptance of a bid by an organ of state;

(f) “EME” means an Exempted Micro Enterprise as defines by Codes of Good Practice issued in terms of

section 9 (1) of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. );

(g) “Firm price” means the price that is only subject to adjustments in accordance with the actual increase

or decrease resulting from the change, imposition, or abolition of customs or excise duty and any other

duty, levy, or tax, which, in terms of the law or regulation, is binding on the contractor and demonstrably

has an influence on the price of any supplies, or the rendering costs of any service, for the execution of

the contract;

(h) “non-firm prices” means all prices other than “firm” prices;

(i) “person” includes a juristic person;

(j) “QSE” means a Qualifying Small Enterprise as defines by Codes of Good Practice issued in terms of

section 9 (1) of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 ( Act No. );

(k) “rand value” means the total estimated value of a contract in Rand, calculated at the time of the tender

invitation;

(l) “Reconstruction and Development Programme” the Reconstruction and Development Programme as

published in Government Gazette No. 16085 dated 23 November 1994;

(m) “specific goals” means specific goals as contemplated in section 2(1)(d) of the Act which may include

contracting with persons, or categories of persons, historically disadvantaged by unfair discrimination on

the basis of race, gender and disability including the implementation of programmes of the Reconstruction

and Development Programme as published in Government Gazette No. 16085 dated 23 November 1994;

(n) “total revenue” bears the same meaning assigned to this expression in the Codes of Good Practice;

(o) “trust” means the arrangement through which the property of one person is made over or bequeathed

to a trustee to administer such property for the benefit of another person; and

(p) “trustee” means any person, including the founder of a trust, to whom property is bequeathed in order

for such property to be administered for the benefit of another person.

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(q) “Disability” means, in respect of a person, a permanent impairment of a physical, intellectual, or sensory

function, which results in restricted, or lack of, ability to perform an activity in the manner, or within the

range, considered normal for a human being.

(r) “tender for income-generating contracts” means a written offer in the form determined by an organ of

state in response to an invitation for the origination of income-generating contracts through any method

envisaged in legislation that will result in a legal agreement between the organ of state and a third party

that produces revenue for the organ of state, and includes, but is not limited to, leasing and disposal of

assets and concession contracts, excluding direct sales and disposal of assets through public auctions.

3. Adjudication using a point system

3.1 If two or more tenderers score an equal total number of points, the contract must be awarded to the tenderer that

scored the highest points for specific goals.

3.2 Preference points shall be calculated after prices have been brought to a comparative basis taking into account

all factors of non-firm prices and all unconditional discounts;

3.3 Points scored must be rounded off to the nearest 2 decimal places.

3.4 In the event that two or more bids have scored equal total points, the successful bid must be the one scoring the

highest number of preference points for specific goals.

3.5 If two or more tenderers score equal total points in all respects, the award must be decided by the drawing of

lots.

4. Points awarded for price

4.1 The 80/20 or 90/10 preference point systems

A maximum of 80 or 90 points is allocated for price on the following basis:

80/20 or 90/10

Ps = 80{1- Pt-Pmin} or Ps = 90{1-Pt-Pmin}

Pmin Pmin

Where

Ps = Points scored for comparative price of bid under consideration

Pt = Comparative price of bid under consideration

Pmin = Comparative price of lowest acceptable bid

5. Points awarded for level of contribution towards specific goals

5.1 In terms of s2(b)(i) and (ii) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations Policy Framework Act, a preference

points system must be followed for contracts with a Rand value above a prescribed amount a maximum of

10 or 20 points may be allocated for specific goals as contemplated in s2(d) of the Act provided that the

lowest acceptable tender scores 90 or 80 points for price, respectively, in accordance with the table below:

Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated per the table below.

(Note to organs of state: Where either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system is applicable, corresponding

points must also be indicated as such.

Note to tenderers: The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system.)

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80/20 preference point system

Specific Goals Points Proof required to Number of points

The specific goals 20 points Claim Claimed

allocated points in (20 points) (20 points)

terms of this tender

(To be completed by the (To be completed by

Municipality) the tenderer)

The promotion of 10 Fully completed and signed MBD 6.1,

South African owned and a Full Central Supplier Database

enterprises Report (CSD) not older than one

month.

The promotion of 10 Municipal Rates or Municipal

enterprises located in Confirmation letter or Lease

Mnquma Local Agreement to where the business is

Municipality area domiciled.

90/10 preference point system

The specific goals Specific Goals Points Proof required to Number of points

allocated points in

terms of this tender 20 points) Claim Claimed

(10 points) (10 points)

(To be completed by (To be completed by

the Municipality) the Tenderer)

5.2 Bidders must submit valid proof for specific goals

5.3 If the municipality is of the view that a tenderer submitted false information regarding a specific goal, will —

(a) inform the tenderer; accordingly, and

(b) give the tenderer an opportunity to make representations within 14 days as to why the tender may not be

disqualified or, if the tender has already been awarded to the tenderer, the contract should not be

terminated in whole or in part.

5.4 After considering the representations referred to in sub regulation (1)(b), the municipality may, if concludes that

such information is false—

(a) disqualify the tenderer or terminate the contract in whole or in part; and

(b) if applicable, claim damages from the tenderer.

6. Specific goals claimed in terms of paragraphs 1.4 And 5.1

Specific goals: = (maximum of 10 or 20 points)

(Points claimed in respect of paragraph 7.1 must be in accordance with the table reflected in paragraph

5.1 and must be substantiated by means of the required proof of specific goals.

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7. Sub-contracting

7.1 Will any portion of the contract be sub-contracted?

(Tick applicable box)

Yes NO

7.1.1 If yes, indicate:

i) What percentage of the contract will be subcontracted......................................%

ii) The name of the sub-contractor....................................................................

iii) Whether the sub-contractor is an EME.

(Tick applicable box)

Yes NO

8. Declaration with regard to company/firm

8.1 Name of company/firm:........................................................................................

8.2 VAT registration number:.....................................................................................

8.3 Company registration number:..............................................................................

8.4 Type of company/ firm

 Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium

 One person business/sole propriety

 Close corporation

 Company

 (Pty) Limited

[Tick applicable box]

8.5 Describe principal business activities

..............................................................................................................

8.6 Company classification

 Manufacturer

 Supplier

 Professional service provider

 Other service providers, e.g. transporter, etc.

[Tick applicable box]

8.7 Municipal information

Municipality where business is situated: ...........................................................

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Registered Account Number: ...............................

Stand Number: .......................................................

8.8 Total number of years the company/firm has been in business: .................................

8.9 I/we, the undersigned, who is / are duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify that the points

claimed, based on the specific goal declared in paragraph 6 , indicated in paragraph 7, qualifies the

company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I / we acknowledge that:

i) The information furnished is true and correct;

ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as indicated in

paragraph 1 of this form;

iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in paragraph 7, the

contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction of the purchaser that the

claims are correct;

iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of

contract have not been fulfilled, the purchaser may, in addition to any other remedy it may have –

(a) disqualify the person from the bidding process;

(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of that person’s

conduct;

(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result of having to

make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation;

(d) restrict the bidder or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or only the shareholders and

directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, from obtaining business from any organ of state

for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule

has been applied; and

(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution.

Witnesses

..............................................

1. ............................................ Signature(s) of bidders(s)

2. ........................................... Date: .........................................

Address .........................................

.........................................

.........................................

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Contract form - purchase of goods/works

This form must be filled in duplicate by both the successful bidder (part 1) and the

Purchaser (part 2). Both forms must be signed in the original so that the successful

Bidder and the purchaser would be in possession of originally signed contracts for

Their respective records.

Part 1 (to be filled in by the bidder)

1. I hereby undertake to supply all or any of the goods and/or works described in the attached bidding documents

to (name of institution).......................................... in accordance with the requirements and specifications

stipulated in bid number...................... at the price/s quoted. My offer/s remain binding upon me and open

for acceptance by the purchaser during the validity period indicated and calculated from the closing time of bid.

2. The following documents shall be deemed to form and be read and construed as part of this agreement:

(i) Bidding documents, viz

• Invitation to bid;
• Tax clearance certificate;
• Pricing schedule(s);
• Technical Specification(s);
• Preference claims for specific goal
• of Contribution in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2011;
• Declaration of interest;
• Declaration of bidder’s past SCM practices;
• Certificate of Independent Bid Determination;
• Special Conditions of Contract;

(ii) General Conditions of Contract; and

(iii) Other (specify)

3. I confirm that I have satisfied myself as to the correctness and validity of my bid; that the price(s) and rate(s)

quoted cover all the goods and/or works specified in the bidding documents; that the price(s) and rate(s) cover

all my obligations and I accept that any mistakes regarding price(s) and rate(s) and calculations will be at my

own risk.

4. I accept full responsibility for the proper execution and fulfilment of all obligations and conditions devolving on

me under this agreement as the principal liable for the due fulfilment of this contract.

5. I declare that I have no participation in any collusive practices with any bidder or any other person regarding

this or any other bid.

6. I confirm that I am duly authorised to sign this contract.

Name (print) .................................................

Witnesses

Capacity .................................................

Signature ................................................. 1 ........................

Name of firm ................................................. 2. ........................

Date .................................................

Date: .........................

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Contract form - purchase of goods/works

Part 2 (to be filled in by the purchaser)

1. I............................................. in my capacity as...............................................

accept your bid under reference number ..................dated...........................for the supply of goods/works

indicated hereunder and/or further specified in the annexure(s).

2. An official order indicating delivery instructions is forthcoming.

3. I undertake to make payment for the goods/works delivered in accordance with the terms and conditions of the

contract, within 30 (thirty) days after receipt of an invoice accompanied by the delivery note.

Price (all

Item delivery specific goals

Applicable brand

NO. period claimed

Taxes included)

4. I confirm that I am duly authorized to sign this contract.

Signed at .............................................ON......................................

Name (print) ...........................................

Signature ...........................................

Official stamp witnesses

1. ............................

2. ............................

Date ............................

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8. Declaration of bidder’s past supply chain management practices

1 This Municipal Bidding Document must form part of all bids invited.

2 It serves as a declaration to be used by municipalities and municipal entities in ensuring that when goods

and services are being procured, all reasonable steps are taken to combat the abuse of the supply chain

management system.

3 The bid of any bidder may be rejected if that bidder, or any of its directors have:

a. abused the municipality’s / municipal entity’s supply chain management system or committed any

improper conduct in relation to such system;

b. been convicted for fraud or corruption during the past five years;

c. willfully neglected, reneged on or failed to comply with any government, municipal or other public sector

contract during the past five years; or

d. been listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters in terms of section 29 of the Prevention and Combating

of Corrupt Activities Act (No ).

4 In order to give effect to the above, the following questionnaire must be completed and submitted

with the bid.

Item Question Yes No

4.1 Is the bidder or any of its directors listed on the National Treasury’s Database of Yes No

Restricted Suppliers as companies or persons prohibited from doing business with the

public sector?

(Companies or persons who are listed on this Database were informed in writing of this

restriction by the Accounting Officer/Authority of the institution that imposed the

restriction after the audi alteram partem rule was applied).

The Database of Restricted Suppliers now resides on the National Treasury’s

website (www.treasury.gov.za) and can be accessed by clicking on its link at the

bottom of the home page.

4.1.1 If so, furnish particulars:

4.2 Is the bidder or any of its directors listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters in terms Yes No

of section 29 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (No )?

The Register for Tender Defaulters can be accessed on the National Treasury’s

website (www.treasury.gov.za) by clicking on its link at the bottom of the home

page.

4.2.1 If so, furnish particulars:

4.3 Was the bidder or any of its directors convicted by a court of law (including a court of Yes No

law outside the Republic of South Africa) for fraud or corruption during the past five

years?

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4.3.1 If so, furnish particulars:

Item Question Yes No

4.4 Does the bidder or any of its directors owe any municipal rates and taxes or municipal Yes No

charges to the municipality, or to any other municipality, that is in arrears for more than

three months?

4.4.1 If so, furnish particulars:

4.5 Was any contract between the bidder and the municipality or any other organ of state Yes No

terminated during the past five years on account of failure to perform on or comply with

the contract?

4.7.1 If so, furnish particulars:

Certification

I, the undersigned (full name) .......................................................

Certify that the information furnished on this declaration form true and correct.

I accept that, in addition to cancellation of a contract, action may be taken against me

Should this declaration prove to be false.

................................................ ................................

Signature Date

.............................................. ................................

Position Name of Bidder

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Certificate of independent bid determination

I, the undersigned, in submitting the accompanying bid:

---

(Bid Number and Description)

in response to the invitation for the bid made by:

---

(MnqumaLocal Municipality)

do hereby make the following statements that I certify to be true and complete in every respect:

I certify, on behalf of:___________________________________________________that:

(Name of Bidder)

1. I have read and I understand the contents of this Certificate;
2. I understand that the accompanying bid will be disqualified if this Certificate is found not to be true and

complete in every respect;

3. I am authorized by the bidder to sign this Certificate, and to submit the accompanying bid, on behalf of the

bidder;

4. Each person whose signature appears on the accompanying bid has been authorized by the bidder to

determine the terms of, and to sign, the bid, on behalf of the bidder;

5. For the purposes of this Certificate and the accompanying bid, I understand that the word “competitor” shall

include any individual or organization, other than the bidder, whether or not affiliated with the bidder, who:

(a) has been requested to submit a bid in response to this bid invitation;

(b) could potentially submit a bid in response to this bid invitation, based on their qualifications,

abilities or experience; and

(c) provides the same goods and services as the bidder and/or is in the same line of business as

the bidder.

6. The bidder has arrived at the accompanying bid independently from, and without consultation,

communication, agreement or arrangement with any competitor. However communication between

partners in a joint venture or consortium3 will not be construed as collusive bidding.

7. In particular, without limiting the generality of paragraphs 6 above, there has been no consultation,

communication, agreement or arrangement with any competitor regarding:

(a) prices;

(b) geographical area where product or service will be rendered (market allocation)

(c) methods, factors or formulas used to calculate prices;

(d) the intention or decision to submit or not to submit, a bid;

(e) the submission of a bid which does not meet the specifications and conditions of the bid; or

(f) bidding with the intention not to win the bid.

8. In addition, there have been no consultations, communications, agreements or arrangements with any

competitor regarding the quality, quantity, specifications and conditions or delivery particulars of the

products or services to which this bid invitation relates.

9. The terms of the accompanying bid have not been, and will not be, disclosed by the bidder, directly or

indirectly, to any competitor, prior to the date and time of the official bid opening or of the awarding of the

contract.

10. I am aware that, in addition and without prejudice to any other remedy provided to combat any restrictive

practices related to bids and contracts, bids that are suspicious will be reported to the Competition Commission

for investigation and possible imposition of administrative penalties in terms of section 59 of the Competition

Act No and or may be reported to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for criminal investigation

and or may be restricted from conducting business with the public sector for a period not exceeding ten (10)

years in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No or any other applicable

legislation.

......................................................... .......................................

Signature Date

.......................................................... .......................................

Position Name of Bidder

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10.CONDITIONS Of tender

Tender conditions and/or instructions set out below must be strictly adhered to,

Failing which this tender submission will be declared non-responsive.

10.1. No tender will be considered unless submitted on this Mnquma Local Municipality tender document.

10.2 Any portion of the tender document not completed will be interpreted as ‘not applicable’.

Notwithstanding the aforegoing, failure to complete any compulsory portion of the tender document

may result in the tender being declared non-responsive.

10.3 Tenders must be properly received and deposited, on or before the closing date and before the

closing time, in the relevant tender box. If the tender submission is too large to fit in the allocated

box, please enquire at the reception for assistance.

10.4 The Mnquma Local Municipality reserves the right to accept:

a. the whole tender or part of a tender or any item or part of any item, or to accept more than one

tender (in the event of a number of items being offered), and the Mnquma Local Municipality

is not obliged to accept the lowest or any tender;

b. a tender which is not substantially or materially different from the tender Specification.

10.5 The Mnquma Local Municipality shall not consider tenders that are received after the closing date and

time for such a tender.

10.6 The Mnquma Local Municipality will not be held responsible for any expenses incurred by

tenderers in preparing and submitting tenders.

10.7 The Mnquma Local Municipality may, after the closing date, request additional information or clarification

of tenders in writing.

10.8 A tenderer may request information, after the closing date, in accordance with the Promotion of

Administrative Justice Act, Act , and the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act .

10.9 A tenderer may request in writing, after the closing date, that the tender offer be withdrawn. Such

withdrawal will be permitted or refused at the sole discretion of the Mnquma Local Municipality

after consideration of the reasons for the withdrawal, which shall be fully set out by the tenderer in

such written request for withdrawal.

9.10 A tender submitted:

a. by a registered company may not be considered unless accompanied by a resolution by the

Directors of the company authorising the tender to be made and the signatory to sign

the tender on the company’s behalf (Schedule 1 to be completed);

b. by a registered close corporation may not be considered unless accompanied by written

authority from all the members of the close corporation authorising the tender to be made and

the signatory to sign the tender on the close corporation’s behalf (Schedule 1 to be

completed);

c. by a partnership/consortium/joint venture may not be considered unless accompanied by

written authority from all parties to the partnership/consortium/joint venture authorising the

tender to be made and the signatory to sign the tender on the partnership/consortium/joint

venture’s behalf (Schedule 2 to be completed).

10.11 Partnerships/Consortiums/Joint Ventures

In the case of partnerships/consortiums/joint ventures, a copy of the partnership/consortium/joint

venture agreement must be submitted with the tender document. All parties/partners to the

partnership/consortium/joint venture agreement must be registered on the Mnquma Local Municipality

Supplier Database.

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10.12 Validity Period

Any tender submitted shall remain valid, irrevocable and open for written acceptance by the Mnquma

Local Municipality for a period of 90 days from the closing date or for such extended period as may be

applicable.

The tender offer will not be withdrawn or amended during the aforesaid validity period. The aforesaid

validity period may be extended by the provided that the original validity period has not expired, and that

all tenderers are given an opportunity to extend such period. Any such extension shall be agreed to by

a tenderer in writing.

Tenderers who fail to respond to such a request before the validity of their tender expires or who

decline such a request shall not be considered further in the evaluation process.

In the event that an appeal in terms of the Systems Act , is received, the validity period of the

tender shall be deemed to be extended until finalisation of the appeal; unless the tenderer has

requested in writing that its tender be withdrawn. The provisions in respect of withdrawal as set out in

10.9 above will apply to such withdrawal.

10.13 Tax clearance

No award shall be made to a person whose tax matters have not been declared to be in order by the

South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Tenderers are therefore required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the local SARS office

where such tenderer is registered for income tax/VAT purposes.

It is the responsibility of each supplier (successful tenderer) to submit updated original tax clearance

certificates to the Supplier Management Office (in the Supply Chain Management department should

any current certificate expire during the contract period. Failure to do so may lead to the suspension

of transactions with the supplier until a valid tax clearance certificate is received by the Supplier

Management Office. Each party to a consortium/joint venture/partnership must comply with all of the

above.

10.14 Inducements, rewards, gifts and other abuses of the Supply Chain Management System

No person who is a provider or prospective provider of goods or services, or a recipient or prospective

recipient of goods disposed or to be disposed of, may directly or indirectly:

a. influence or interfere with the work of any Mnquma Local Municipality officials involved in

the tender process in order to inter alia:

• influence the process and/or outcome of a tender;
• incite breach of confidentiality and/or the offering of bribes;
• cause over- or under-invoicing;
• influence the choice of procurement method or technical standards;
• influence any Mnquma Local Municipality official in any way which may secure an unfair

advantage during or at any stage of the procurement process.

Abuse of the supply chain management system is not permitted and may result in the tender being

rejected, cancellation of the contract, ‘blacklisting’ and/or any such remedies as set out in the Mnquma

Local Municipality SCM Policy and Abuse Policy.

11. Declarations and authorization

Tenderers are required to complete all statutory declarations and authorizations in the schedules attached to

this tender document, failing which the tender may be declared non-responsive.

12. Alternative offers

Alternative tenders may be considered, provided that a tender free of qualifications and strictly in accordance

with the bid documents is also submitted. The MnqumaLocal Municipality shall not be bound to consider

alternative tenders.

13. Objections, Complaints, Queries and Disputes / Appeals in terms of Section 62 of the

Systems Act / Access to Court

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13.1 Persons aggrieved by decisions or actions taken by the MnqumaLocal Municipality in the

implementation of the supply chain management system or any matter arising from a contract

awarded in terms of the supply chain management system may, within 14 days of the

decision or action, lodge a written objection or complaint or query or dispute against the decision

or action.

Section 62 Appeals

13.2 In terms of Section 62 of the Systems Act (Municipal Systems Act, Act ), a person

whose rights are affected by a decision taken by a political structure, political office bearer,

Board of directors or staff member of a MnqumaLocal Municipality in terms of a power or

duty delegated or sub-delegated by a delegating authority may appeal against that decision

by giving written notice of the appeal and reasons to the Accounting Officer within 21 days of

the date of the notification of the decision.

13.3 An appeal shall contain the following:

i. The reason and /or ground for the appeal.

ii. The way in which the appellant’s right have been affected ;

iii. The remedy sought by the appellant’s.

Access to court

The clauses above do not influence any person’s rights to approach the High Court at any time or their

rights in terms of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Act (‘PAJA’), or the Promotion

of Access to Information Act, Act (‘PAIA’).

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11. General conditions of contract

Table of clauses

1. Definitions
2. Application
3. General
4. Standards
5. Use of contract documents and information; inspection
6. Patent rights
7. Performance security
8. Inspections, tests and analysis
9. Packing
10. Delivery and documents
11. Insurance
12. Transportation
13. Incidental services
14. Spare parts