This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from Rand Water for the supply and installation of 7 smart water meters and 5 mechanical water meters with IoT clip-on modules at Vereeniging Pumping Station. The smart water meters must meet specific features including two-way communication, wireless customer interface unit (CIU), programmability for free basic water and emergency dispensing, and integration with an enterprise asset management system. The mechanical water meters require an IoT module for data transmission. The tender specifies evaluation criteria including responsiveness, functionality (previous experience, human resource capacity, equipment resource capacity, work breakdown schedule), and a preferential points system (80/20) for price and specific goals (BBBEE). Essential returnable documents include SBD 4, company resolution, and letter of good standing. The warranty period is 12 months. Payment terms are within 30 days after submission of the monthly statement, with no advance payments allowed. Disputes will be resolved by arbitration under AFSA rules.
The bid notice states that the supplier shall adhere strictly to the delivery time or date stated in the purchase order. Rand Water reserves the right to cancel any order issued if delivery is not made as agreed and the supplier will not be entitled to any cancellation fees.
The bid notice states that payments shall be effected within 30 days after submission of the monthly statement. Rand Water does not allow advance payments to the supplier.
The bid notice states that the supplier warrants that all goods and services supplied will be free from defects or inferior materials, equipment, and workmanship for twelve 12 months after final acceptance of the goods and services.
The bid notice states that the RFQ will be evaluated based on responsiveness, functionality criteria, and a preferential point system. Responses are required to meet a minimum of 70 percent to be further evaluated.
The bid notice states that for responsiveness, bidders must be approved by the STS Association to conform to IEC **** and **** standards, approved by S. A. Trade Metrology to SANS 15291:2003, have all internal plumbing pipes SANS **** approved 25mm, and comply with ICASA standards.
The bid notice states that should the supplier fail to perform and make delivery in terms of the purchase order, Rand Water shall be entitled to impose a penalty, which shall be deducted from the payment statement. Every day that a failure persists without being rectified shall be deemed a new incidence of a failure for which the supplier shall incur a penalty deduction.
The bid notice states on briefing compulsory na session nabriefing session venue date and time. This indicates there is no compulsory briefing session or site visit.
