This tender notice from Saldanha Bay Municipality outlines requirements for potential bidders. Key aspects include: - Submission of compulsory documents such as MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 6. 1 (Preference Points Claim Form), MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), BBEEE certificate or affidavit, municipal account or lease agreement, and company registration documents. - A 80/20 preference point system will be used, with points allocated for price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points), which include BBEEE status level contribution and locality. - Tenderers must provide proof of previous relevant experience, with a minimum of four successfully completed projects of similar value within the past five years, supported by completion certificates or reference letters on company letterhead. CIDB registration is also required for certain types of construction work. - Specific conditions of contract include the municipality's right to order any quantity, contractor's ability to perform tasks, proof of valid registration with the Workmen's Compensation Association, attendance of safety induction, compliance with safety regulations, and proper waste management during construction projects. - Successful bidders must ensure compliance with Section 204 of the VAT Act for tax invoices. - Quotations must be valid for at least 90 days from the closing date.
The bid notice states that successful bidders must ensure compliance with section 204 of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, 89 of ****, and failure to comply will result in payments not being made timeously. The Saldanha Bay Municipality will not be liable for any late payments as a result of invalid tax invoices submitted by suppliers.
The bid notice states that quotations will be evaluated in terms of preferential procurement regulations, 2022, and the preferential procurement policy of council, utilizing an 80/20 preference point system. The municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid.
The bid notice states that tenderers must comply with minimum criteria, including documented proof of a minimum of four previously successfully completed projects of similar value and CIDB rating completed within the past five years. Proof of valid registration with the Workmen's Compensation Association and a copy of a letter of good standing are also required. Tenderers must also attend a safety induction with the municipality representative prior to starting the project and comply with the municipality's safety regulations.
The bid notice states that law enforcement will conduct regular inspections and non-compliant contractors will be fined. It also mentions that if specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any other remedy it may have, disqualify the person from the tendering process, recover costs, losses or damages, cancel the contract, and/or recommend restriction from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, and/or forward the matter for criminal prosecution.
