Supply of logo-embroidered PPE and workwear for nrf estate management staff

INTRODUCTION TO THE NRF

The National Research Foundation Act, Act , establishes the National Research Foundation (“NRF”) as the

juristic person that makes this bid invitation and will contract with the awarded bidder. The Public Finance Management

Act classifies the organisation as a Schedule 3A Public Entity.

CONTEXT OF THIS PROCUREMENT

CONTRACT PERIOD

The contract period for this bid contract is for the duration of the underlying bid until completed and signed off.

DESCRIPTION OF GOODS/DETAILED SPECIFICATION

1.DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS REQUIRED

The NRF seek to appoint a service provide to supply and deliver PPE/work wear for four (4) estate management

department . The work wear required specifications and samples are as follows:

A. THREE (3) TRITECH SHORT SLEEVE GOLFERS WITH NRF LOGO EMBROIDERY

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The Tritech Short Sleeve Golfer must meet the below specifications:

Colours: Must be available in Navy, Black and Cobalt Blue

The bidder to accommodate sizes: Medium, Large, Extra Large and Extra Extra Large

Must have the NRF logo embroidered on the left breast/chest.

All golfers must be labelled on the collar/rib side with the size and material used.

Product Details:

Fabric: 100% Microfiber Polyester

Weight: 165 gm2

Easy Care

Moisture management fabric

Side slits with bar tacks

Resistant to fading

Drip-dry

B. FOUR (4) LEGENDARY DENIM SHORT SLEEVE SHIRTS WITH NRF LOGO EMBROIDERY

Legendary Denim Short Sleeve Shirt must meet the below specifications:

Colours: Must be available in Indigo Denim

The bidder to accommodate sizes: Medium, Large, Extra Large and Extra Extra Large

Must have the NRF logo embroidered on the left breast/ chest.

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Must be labelled on the collar/rib side with the size and material used.

Product Details:

Fabric: 100% Cotton

Weight: 6.5 oz

100% Cotton 6.5-ounce Denim with Double-needle posting on all seams for extra strength

C. ONE (1) WOMEN'S LONG SLEEVE DENIM WORK SHIRTS

Women Long sleeve work shirt Short Sleeve Shirt must meet the below specifications:

Fabric: Denim (100% Cotton)

Weight: 6,2 oz

Size: M-L

Colour: Indigo (Denim)

Must have the NRF logo embroidered on the left breast/ chest

Details:

• Semi fitted with side slits for comfort

• Button down front

• Chest pocket

• Top stitching on yoke, shoulder and armholes for added strength

D. TWO (2) RUGGED STRETCH TWILL SHIRTS

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Rugged stretch twill shirts must meet the below specifications:

Fabric: 97% Cotton, 3% Spandex

Weight: 230 gm2

Size: S - 5XL

Colour: Navy, Dark Khaki, Khaki, Fatigue

Must have the NRF logo embroidered on the left breast/ chest

Details:

Double back pleats for ease of movement

Button down front

Built in collar stays

Chest pocket

Top stitching on yoke, shoulder and armholes for added strength

Posted side seams

Formal cuff and gauntlet with button closures

E. FOUR (4) VERSATEX SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT

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Versatex short sleeve shirts must meet the below specification:

Constructed with VERSATEXLite polycotton blend fabric for long-lasting durability and lightweight, breathable comfort

Double back pleats for unrestricted movement

Must have the NRF logo embroidered on the left breast/ chest

Two front pockets with hook-and-loop closure

Triple needle stitching on all seams for reinforced strength

Reinforced bar tacks on stress points

Fabric weight 135gsm

F. THREE (3) STRETCH COTTON POPLIN SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT

Stretch Cotton Poplin Short Sleeve Shirt must meet the below specification:

Slight stretch for ease of movement

Cotton-rich fabric for lightweight breathability and all-day comfort

Single chest pocket

Must have the NRF logo embroidered on the left breast/ chest

Reinforced stitching on stress points and double needle lapped seams for added strength

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Box pleat for ease of movement

Top stitching on yoke and shoulder for added strength

Treated with a softening wash for a comfortable, worn-in feel from the first wear

Fabric: 97% Cotton, 3% Spandex and 120gsm weight

G. ONE (1) CORDUROY SHIRT

Corduroy shirt must meet the below specifications:

Made from durable and timeless corduroy

Treated with a softening wash for a comfortable, worn-in feel from the first wear

Two chest pockets with flaps and button closures

Must have the NRF logo embroidered on the left breast/ chest

Double needle posting on seams for extra strength

Wider adjustable cuff

Double needle posting on back yoke, shoulder, armholes and side seams, reinforcement piece at side seam and

pockets

Comfort features like back box pleat for ease of movement

External locker loop

Fabric: 100% cotton and 150gsm

H. SIX (6) HEAVY-DUTY MULTI-POCKET TROUSERS

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Heavy-duty multi-pocket trousers must meet the below specifications:

Colours: Must be available in Black, Fatigue, and Khakhi

The bidder to accommodate sizes: 36 and 42.

Must be labelled on the collar/rib side with the size and material used.

Product Details:

Fabric: 97/3% Cotton Spandex

Weight: 225 gm2

Ripstop cotton spandex fabric

Hard wearing and comfortable

Triple needle stitch on the inner and outer leg

Bar tacks on all stress points

Concealed YKK zip

Two slant side pocket with welt on edge of opening and down facing stitch

Cargo pocket with re-enforcement and concealed press studs closure

Back jet pocket with press stud

Mitred flap closure

Double needle posting on thigh seam

Back heel re-enforcement

I. THREE (3) WOMEN’S RIPSTOP CARGO TROUSERS

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Women’s ripstop cargo trousers must meet the below specifications:

Colours: Must be available in One (1)Navy, One (1)Fatigue, and One (1)Khaki

The bidder to accommodate size: 34.

Must be labelled on the collar/rib side with the size and material used.

Details

Fabric: 97/3% Cotton Spandex

Weight: 220 gm2

Front slant pockets with coin pocket on right hip

Contrast facing with internal drawcord fastener

Double-needle posting on the inner leg and back rise

Double needle topstitching on top front pockets

Box pleat cargo pockets with hook and loop closure

Reinforced patch on knee area for extra durability

Back jet pockets with flap

J. ONE (1) REBEL CRAZY HORSE BOOT BROWN

The safety boot must meet the below specifications:

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Upper Material: High quality, full-grain Crazy Horse leather with a suede finish.

Sole: Dual-density polyurethane (PU) and rubber, heat-resistant up to 300°C.

Comfort: Features an ultra-thick REBEL Platinum footbed with memory foam and Poron® heel insert.

Construction: Injection Molded process.

Certifications: ISO 20345, SABS approved, and NRCS approved.

Size: 7

K. ONE (1) TITANIUM SAFETY BOOTS

Titanium boots must meet the below specifications:

Composite toe cap withstands an impact load of 200J

Complies with EN ISO 20345:2022 S3S SR FO

Anti-penetration textile Strobled midsole provides metal-free flexibility

Injected construction

Smooth leather upper

Reflective details for added high-visibility safety in lowlight environments

TPU ankle support with cushioned collar

High-viz mesh lining

Size: 3 and half

Colour: Lime green inside and Black Leather

L. ONE (1) RLB BOOTS

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RLB Boots must meet the specifications below:

Rogue leather upper

Padded collar

Bellows tongue keeps dirt and grit out of the shoe

Compressed rubber outsole with excellent anti-slip properties

Brass D-rings and ski-hook lacing system for quick fastening

Round polyester laces

Hand-burnished detail

Vintex foam innersole provides instant underfoot comfort and minimises foot fatigue

M. ONE (1) RLB STITCH DOWN BOOTS

RLB stitch down boots must meet the specifications below:

Full grain bovine leather upper

Padded collar

Bellows tongue keeps dirt and grit out of the shoe

Stitched down upper

Not ideal for wet conditions as the stitched-down design is prone to water penetration

Rubber outsole with excellent anti-slip properties

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Brass D-rings and ski-hook lacing system for quick fastening

Round polyester laces

Hand-burnished detail

Memory foam innersole provides instant underfoot comfort and minimises foot fatigue

2. SIZES

The winning bidder will be required to confirm the sizes and colours before the delivery of the order.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

• As part of mandatory due diligence, only bidders that advance to Stage 3 of the evaluation must submit physical

material samples strictly in accordance with the required specifications.

• Submission of samples is a compulsory requirement and constitutes an integral component of the technical

evaluation process.

• Failure to submit the requested samples will result in immediate disqualification.

• Any sample that does not fully comply with the stated specifications will result in the bidder’s disqualification.

• Samples must be submitted in plain form and do not require embroidery.

• Bidders may be required to submit official product fact sheets and/or technical data sheets to verify compliance

with the specifications.

• All samples and supporting documentation must be submitted within the prescribed due diligence timeframe;

late submissions will not be accepted and will lead to automatic disqualification.

4. LOGO FOR EMBROIDERY

The NRF will provide the logo to the appointed bidder.

5. DELIVERY

All the specifications required items must be available within 4 weeks from the date of the order being confirmed (PO

issued).

SETS OF QUOTATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Number of electronic bid documents for contract signing 1

RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

The bidder is to complete this table and to supply the necessary page references to the supporting documentation. A

bidder failing to adequately provide any of the mandatory documents is automatically disqualified.

Legislative/Technical Documents Compliance

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(M – Mandatory); (O – Optional) Submitted Bid Section Reference to

Reference Bidder’s document

Bidder Eligibility

Procurement Invitation (SBD 1), signed and ❑ Yes

completed including the SBD 4, 6.1 and signed M Pages 1-20 ❑ No

Bid Submission Certificate form.

❑ Yes

A valid B-BBEE certificate or Sworn Affidavit O Pages 15-19 ❑ No

Specification Eligibility

Pricing Documents Compliance

Pricing (SBD 3.1) in this document to be ❑ Yes

M -10

completed. ❑ No

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (GO/NO-GO)

Selection Element Meet Bid Section

Reference to Bidder’s

Specification Reference document

1 Fully completed Procurement Invitation ❑ YES ❑ NO Pages 1-20

(SBD 1) including the SBD 4, 6.1 and signed

Bid Submission Certificate form.

2 Proof of Registration on the Government’s ❑ YES ❑ NO

Central Supplier Database (CSD).

SBD 3.1: PRICING DETAIL

Pricing Special Conditions

1 Pricing Schedule: In terms of General Conditions of contract clause 17.1, the price schedule remains unchanged

for the duration of the contract with the NRF accepting no changes, extensions, or additional ad hoc costs to the

pricing conditions of the contract with the exception of any price adjustments authorised in the Special Conditions

of Contract for pricing set out below:

2 Firm Quantities over the Contract Period: The NRF requires firm set quantities during the current period with

the time of delivery being determined during the contract period.

3 Estimated quantities over the Contract Period: The NRF may require further quantities during the current

period with the actual quantity and time of delivery being determined when such quantities are needed. For

bidding purposes and to establish the contract ceiling price, the NRF provides estimated quantities of what its

requirements and estimated timing during the contract period for bidders to establish their pricing. The NRF does

not provide guarantees or commitments that it will order this entire amount during the contract’s life. The NRF,

through the signed contract, guarantees its procurement of the specified goods and/or services is from the

contracted party only.

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SBD 3.1: PRICING DETAIL

4 Placement of written purchase orders for actual quantities ordered: The NRF manages the execution of

this contract through the issue of written purchase orders – stipulating quantity, description, delivery date, and

the unit price as et out in this contract - for the contracted supplies. The NRF, when issuing the written purchase

order, guarantees that the funding is available.

5 Contract Ceiling Price: With these estimates in the bid contract, the contract ceiling price includes both the firm

quantities and the potential future quantities within the contract ceiling price. The NRF manages the contract

within the contract ceiling price by paying only for the verified deliveries/performances in terms of the clauses of

this contract. The cumulative value of each of these invoices at the expiry of the contract is the actual total

contract price.

6 Price Adjustments: In terms of General Conditions of Contract clause 17.1, the price adjustments with the rules

for application are set out below as special conditions of Contract Clause 17.1.

Price adjustments and their corresponding rules are for the management of price risks on the basis of

the NRF and the contracted bidder sharing the risk equally.

7 Price quoted is South African Rands in terms of General Conditions of contract clause 16.4

8 Price Quotation Basis: Price quoted is fully inclusive of all costs including delivery to the specified NRF price

delivery point and includes value- added tax, income tax, unemployment insurance fund contributions, and skills

development levies in terms of General Conditions of contract clauses 12, 32.1 and 32.2.

Price Delivery Point: In cases where different delivery points influence the pricing, the bidder submits a separate

pricing schedule for each delivery point.

9 Detail Pricing Support: Detailed information e.g. costed bill of quantities is optional where not stated in the price

schedule below and is provided as an annexure to the details included in this SBD 3

10 Application of Preference Points: Pricing is subject to the addition of Preference Points as stipulated below -

Standard Bidding Document 6.1 Preference claim form.

PRICING SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION/ QTY UNIT OF UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

(Reference to specific specification) MEASURE INCLUDING VAT INCLUSIVE OF VAT

1 Tritech Short Sleeve Golfers 3 Each

( with embroidery NRF Logo)

2 Legendary Denim Short Sleeve 4 Each

Shirts (with embroidery NRF

Logo)

3 Women Long sleeve work shirt 1 Each

(with embroidery NRF Logo)

4 Rugged stretch twill shirts 2 Each

( with embroidery NRF Logo)

5 Versatex Short Sleeve Shirt 4 Each

( with embroidery NRF Logo)

6 Stretch Cotton Poplin Short Sleeve 3 Each

Shirt

( with embroidery NRF Logo)

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DESCRIPTION/ QTY UNIT OF UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

(Reference to specific specification) MEASURE INCLUDING VAT INCLUSIVE OF VAT

7 Corduroy shirt 1 Each

( with embroidery NRF Logo)

8 Heavy-duty multi-pocket trousers 6 Each

9 Women’s ripstop cargo trousers 3 Each

10 Rebel Crazy Horse Boot Brown 1 Each

11 Titanium Safety Boots 1 Each

12 RLB Boots 1 Each

13 RLB Stitch Down Boots 1 Each

TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE OF ABOVE (CEILING PRICE) INCLUSIVE R

OF 15% VAT

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

The National Research Foundation cannot amend the National Treasury’s General Conditions of Contract (GCC). The

National Research Foundation therefore appends Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) providing specific information

relevant to a GCC clause to its the National Treasury’s General Conditions of Contract The National Research

Foundation has filed its General Conditions of Contract GCC) on its website

(http://www.nrf.ac.za/procurement/General-Conditions-of-Contract). These form part of this document’s contract

conditions. Special Conditions specific to this bid contract are set out in this document.

The NRF deems the bidders to have accessed and read the General Conditions of Contract. Whenever there is an

unintended conflict, the provisions of the Special Conditions of Contract shall prevail over the General Conditions of

Contract.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

(AMENDMENTS TO SPECIFIC CLAUSES OF THE GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT LISTED BELOW

EACH CLAUSE IN THAT SECTION).

1 Service Provider Obligations:

The service provider must exercise reasonable skill, care and diligence in rendering all services included in this

procurement contract.

The service provider must deliver the services during normal working hours (i.e. Monday to Friday, excluding

public holidays from 08h30 to 17h00) and/or such additional hours as may be reasonably required by the NRF

due to the existence of special circumstances. Services rendered outside of these hours will only be rendered by

mutual agreement with the nominated person of the NRF, based in severity level.

The service provider may not do anything that may prejudice or be adverse to the operations and functions of

the NRF

The service provider must submit such information and reports, as specified in the agreed service request, to the

person nominated by the NRF, and comply with all legislation applicable in providing these services.

The service provider corresponds and deliver services only to the NRF and end users of the NRF.

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

2 Communication: The contracted parties communicate in writing through mail, delivery, or email. The contracted

party states the contract number and purchase order number, if the latter is applicable, on communication

documentation. The contract party does not act upon any communication without the contract number or must

verify such communication with the assigned NRF contract manager prior to acting upon it.

3 Occupational Health and Safety when working on NRF sites: All personnel performing work on NRF site/s

as part of this contract are responsible to obtain safety induction.

Over and above the obligations provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act No

and its Regulations, known as ‘the Act’), the contracted party meets with all relevant health and safety instructions

as given to them by site safety personnel, where relevant. Personal protection equipment including closed safety

shoes, hard hats, height safety equipment, and high visibility vests are worn at all times while on the work site.

All personnel are to obey the relevant instructions, including signage, related to restricted access and speed limits

on all sites.

The contracted party, once signing the contract (SBD 7), is responsible for itself, its employees, and those people

affected by its operations in terms of the Act the regulations promulgated in terms thereof. The contracted party

performs all work and uses equipment on site complying with the provisions of the Act.

To this end, the contracted party shall make available to the NRF on the valid Letter of Good Standing in terms

of the COID Act and ensures its validity does not expire while executing this bid, where applicable. The contracted

party furnishes its registration number with the office of the Compensation Commissioner. The contracted party

enters into a Section 37.2 agreement in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act No

and its Regulations) that the NRF drafts.

The contracted party maintains a health and safety plan complying with the requirements of The Act at the work

site during the period that contracted work takes place on the site.

The NRF manages the contracted party in his capacity for the execution of this contract to meet the provisions

of the said Act and the regulations promulgated in terms thereof. The contracted party accepts liability for any

contraventions to the Act. Each member of the contracted party’s team (including sub-contracted personnel),

submit a signed indemnity form prior to entering the work site and kept in the contracted party’s health and safety

file.

MANAGEMENT OF PERFORMANCE LEVELS

The Performance Levels are in the table below.

The NRF measures the contracted bidder’s performance against these performance levels in the execution of

the contract.

The contracted bidder recognises that its failure to meet the performance levels has a material and adverse

impact on the operations of NRF and that the damages from the contracted bidder’s failure to meet any

performance level is not susceptible to precise determination.

The NRF excuses the contracted bidder from failing to comply with the performance levels to the extent that non-

performance or delayed performance is solely and directly attributable to an act or omission of the NRF or its

staff or circumstances of force majeure as referred to in this Agreement.

If the contracted bidder fails to meet any performance level:

the contracted bidder shall investigate and report on the root causes of the performance level

failure;promptly correct the failure and begin meeting the set performance levels;

advise the NRF as and to the extent requested by the NRF of the status of remedial efforts being

undertaken with respect to such performance level failure; and

take appropriate preventative measures to prevent the recurrence of the performance level failure.

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MANAGEMENT OF PERFORMANCE LEVELS

Both parties are responsible for monitoring and measuring the performance of the contracted bidder against the

performance levels set in this document. The NRF deems failure by the contracted bidder to measure

performance with respect to the contract specifications for any measurement period, as a failure to meet the

stipulated performance levels.

PERFORMANCE LEVELS STATEMENT

Service/Goods being Measurement Methodology Penalty/Bonus and level applicable from

Measured

The NRF Estate Management Supply and delivery of If the order is not complete and/or does meet the

representative will verify the personal protective required quality and specification , then the invoice

completeness of the order and equipment (PPE) and will not be signed off and or paid.

sign off if complete. workwear clothing

SBD 4 BIDDER’S DISCLOSURE

PURPOSE OF THE FORM

Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line with the

principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic

of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislation, it is required for the bidder to make this

declaration in respect of the details required hereunder.

Where a person/s are listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and / or the List of Restricted Suppliers, that

person will automatically be disqualified from the bid process.

Bidder’s declaration

2.1 Is the bidder, or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person having a

controlling interest1 in the enterprise,

employed by the state?

YES/NO

2.1.1 If so, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, and, if applicable, state employee numbers

of sole proprietor/ directors / trustees / shareholders / members/ partners or any person having a controlling

interest in the enterprise, in table below.

1 the power, by one person or a group of persons holding the majority of the equity of an enterprise, alternatively, the person/s having

the deciding vote or power to influence or to direct the course and decisions of the enterprise.

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Full Name Identity Number Name of State institution

2.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship with any person who is employed by the

procuring institution? YES/NO

2.2.1 If so, furnish particulars:

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2.3 Does the bidder or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person having a

controlling interest in the enterprise have any interest in any other related enterprise whether or not they are

bidding for this contract?

YES/NO

2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars:

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B-BBEE Minimum Level: 1