Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
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Issuing Organization
South African Local Government AssociationLocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
14 Oct 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
175 COROBAY AVENUE - WATERKLOOF GLEN - Pretoria - 0181
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
30 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172247
SALGA requires a service provider to develop a position paper on the institutional model for by-law enforcement and infrastructure protection, building on the completed model and existing stakeholder consultations. The assignment is policy-oriented, analytical and advocacy-focused, and must not re-develop the model. Key deliverables include an inception report, analytical review, consultation synthesis, policy analysis note, draft and final position paper, executive summary/advocacy brief, and presentation deck. The contract runs for 5 months, and bidders must score at least 70/100 on functionality to proceed to price evaluation.
Closing: 14 October 2026 at 11:00, submitted online only via the SALGA Supplier Portal (https://scmportal.salga.org.za/). Late submissions are not accepted.
Mandatory compliance: CSD registration (submit CSD Summary Report), tax compliance, signed SBD 6.1, SBD 4, Bidder's Disclosure, Form of Offer, General Conditions of Contract, and B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Failure disqualifies.
Functionality threshold: score at least 70/100. Criteria: approach and methodology (25), project team capability (20 – team leader must have a master's degree and minimum 10 years' relevant experience), relevant project experience (20 – at least 3 references), and project plan (35).
Pricing: hourly tariff breakdown (VAT inclusive) and comprehensive budget with charge-out rates and hours. Proposals over R1,500,000 (VAT inclusive) will not be accepted. Rates must not exceed SAICA AGSA, DPSA, or professional body guidelines.
Bid validity: 60 days from closing date. Questions must be submitted by 08 October 2026 via the portal; enquiries to Xolisa Buyer ([email protected], 012 369 8000).
Specific goals: SMME (4 points), 100% Black Women owned (3), 100% Youth (3). B-BBEE levels: Level 1 = 10, Level 2 = 9, Level 3 = 7, Level 4 = 6, Level 5 = 4, Level 6 = 3, Level 7 = 2, Level 8 = 1.
All pages of the RFP must be initialled; do not retype standard forms – complete in black ink. A joint venture legal agreement is required if applicable.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 - 11:00
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175 COROBAY AVENUE - WATERKLOOF GLEN - Pretoria - 0181
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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Request for Proposals for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Render Position Paper Institutional Model ByLaws and Infrastructure Pr - Copy.pdf
Development of a Position Paper on SALGA's completed Institutional Model for By-law Enforcement and Infrastructure Protection, including synthesis of stakeholder consultations, policy analysis, and advocacy outputs. The assignment is policy-oriented and analytical, not a re-development of the model.
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SALGA is a public entity established by the Organised Local Government Act, managed under the PFMA as a schedule 3A entity. Its mandate includes representing local government, transformation, capacity building, support and advice, strategic profiling, and knowledge sharing.
The purpose of this RFP is to appoint a service provider to develop a Position Paper on the Institutional Model for By-law Enforcement and Infrastructure Protection, using the completed model and existing stakeholder consultations. The assignment is not to re-develop the model.
Important Dates
Source: Request for Proposals for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Render Position Paper Institutional Model ByLaws and Infrastructure Pr - Copy.pdf (RFP)Closing date: 14 October 2026 at 11:00
Last day for questions: 08 October 2026
Bid validity: 60 days from closing date
Contact Information
Source: Request for Proposals for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Render Position Paper Institutional Model ByLaws and Infrastructure Pr - Copy.pdf (RFP)Enquiries:
General SCM enquiries:
SALGA National Office address:
175 Corobay Avenue
Cnr Garsfontein and Corobay
Pretoria, 0001
Submission Guidelines
Source: Request for Proposals for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Render Position Paper Institutional Model ByLaws and Infrastructure Pr - Copy.pdf (RFP)Submission method: online only, via the SALGA Supplier Portal at https://scmportal.salga.org.za/
Closing: 14 October 2026 at 11:00
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Bidders must register on the portal (using CSD number, unique registration reference, and email) to access the acquisition, submit clarification questions, and upload their response.
All pages of the RFP must be initialled.
Returnable documents (complete, sign in black ink, do not retype):
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Request for Proposals for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Render Position Paper Institutional Model ByLaws and Infrastructure Pr - Copy.pdf (RFP)Three-phase evaluation:
Phase 1 – Mandatory compliance: CSD registration, tax compliance, signed forms, references, B-BBEE proof. Failure disqualifies.
Phase 2 – Technical functionality (threshold 70/100):
Bidders scoring 70 or above proceed to Phase 3.
Phase 3 – Price and preference (80/20 system):
Bidders failing to submit B-BBEE proof score 0 for preference but are not disqualified.
Technical Specifications
Source: Request for Proposals for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Render Position Paper Institutional Model ByLaws and Infrastructure Pr - Copy.pdf (RFP)SALGA requires a service provider to develop a Position Paper on the Institutional Model for By-law Enforcement and Infrastructure Protection, building on the completed model and existing stakeholder consultations. The assignment is not to re-develop the model.
Scope includes:
Key deliverables:
Duration: 5 months from appointment.
Methodology
Source: Request for Proposals for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Render Position Paper Institutional Model ByLaws and Infrastructure Pr - Copy.pdf (RFP)The proposal must include an overview of the methodology to be applied, demonstrating policy analysis, stakeholder-input synthesis, validation and quality assurance.
The methodology should be detailed, practical, and aligned to SALGA's requirements, with clear risk mitigation.
The approach must build on the completed Institutional Model and existing SALGA consultations, not duplicate prior work.
The service provider must describe how it will ensure transfer of skills to the SALGA team.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Request for Proposals for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Render Position Paper Institutional Model ByLaws and Infrastructure Pr - Copy.pdf (RFP)The bidder must demonstrate:
Proposal must include CVs of staff, an organogram, and references of previous relevant appointments.
Quality Management
Source: Request for Proposals for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Render Position Paper Institutional Model ByLaws and Infrastructure Pr - Copy.pdf (RFP)All work must conform to SALGA's standards and industry/professional standards.
All reports will be reviewed by the relevant SALGA Project Manager.
Quality assurance reviews are required; the service provider must ensure work meets SALGA's standards.
Progress must be reported to the Project Manager and Project Committee on a mutually agreed basis.
Financial Requirements
Source: Request for Proposals for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Render Position Paper Institutional Model ByLaws and Infrastructure Pr - Copy.pdf (RFP)Pricing must be submitted as a breakdown of hourly tariffs (VAT inclusive) per category, with a comprehensive budget showing charge-out rates and budgeted hours per activity.
Costs must be linked to specific tasks; incidental costs (e.g. travel) must be included.
Expenditure incurred without prior SALGA approval will not be reimbursed.
Consultant rates are subject to negotiation and must not exceed the applicable guidelines (SAICA AGSA fee guidelines, DPSA hourly fee rates, or professional body guidelines).
Proposals over R1,500,000 (inclusive of VAT) will not be accepted.
Prices must be fixed and firm, rounded to two decimal places.
VAT-registered bidders must show unit prices exclusive of VAT and totals inclusive and exclusive of VAT.
Bid validity: 60 days from closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Request for Proposals for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Render Position Paper Institutional Model ByLaws and Infrastructure Pr - Copy.pdf (RFP)Mandatory:
Contractual Terms
Source: Request for Proposals for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Render Position Paper Institutional Model ByLaws and Infrastructure Pr - Copy.pdf (RFP)Contract duration: 5 months from appointment, expiring on completion of scope. May be extended by mutual agreement.
Termination: either party may terminate with 30 days' written notice. SALGA may terminate if the bidder fails to perform or violates the RFP substantially.
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) will be signed after appointment.
Confidentiality and indemnity agreements must be signed.
All intellectual property and materials developed vest in SALGA; materials must be handed over on completion or termination.
Bidders must not disclose proposal details or issue public announcements without SALGA's written approval.
Conflict of interest must be declared; SALGA may cancel the agreement if a conflict is discovered.
Bid offers valid for 120 days from submission.
Disputes resolved through consultation, mediation, or South African courts.
SALGA may vary the scope; additional work requires engagement on pricing.
SALGA is not liable for bid preparation costs.
Special Conditions
Source: Request for Proposals for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Render Position Paper Institutional Model ByLaws and Infrastructure Pr - Copy.pdf (RFP)Submission is only through the SALGA Supplier Portal (https://scmportal.salga.org.za/).
The proposal must include strengths/weaknesses, mission/vision, references, organogram with CVs, methodology, governance assistance approach, and skills transfer plan.
All pages of the RFP must be initialled.
Bidders must not disclose proposal details or issue public announcements without SALGA's approval.
SALGA may vary the scope; additional work requires engagement on pricing.
All intellectual property vests in SALGA.
Requirements
Source: Request for Proposals for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Render Position Paper Institutional Model ByLaws and Infrastructure Pr - Copy.pdf (RFP)Mandatory requirements:
Section
Source: Request for Proposals for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Render Position Paper Institutional Model ByLaws and Infrastructure Pr - Copy.pdf (RFP)Evaluation is in three phases: mandatory compliance, technical functionality (threshold 70/100), and price/B-BBEE (80/20).
Functionality criteria: Approach and methodology (25), Project team capability (20), Relevant project experience (20), Project plan (35).
Bidders scoring below 70 on functionality are excluded.
Price and B-BBEE points are combined for final ranking.
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