This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Water Research Commission (WRC) for the appointment of a service provider to provide a written technical accounting opinion on the classification and financial reporting treatment of a labour-related matter according to GRAP standards. The service provider will need to review relevant documentation, assess the matter against GRAP standards, and provide a formal opinion including classification, accounting treatment, and disclosure wording. Proposals must be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * by 13 April 2026 at 24h00. Mandatory requirements include a registered CA(SA) or equivalent, proven experience in GRAP standards within the public sector, and experience in labour relations matters (CCMA and Labour Court). The evaluation process includes screening, gatekeeping, specification compliance, and price and preference points. Bidders must submit completed SBD forms, tax compliance status, BBBEE certificate, and CSD report. The WRC reserves the right to award or not award the contract and may visit the business premises of shortlisted companies.
The bid notice states that the closing date for the RFQ is the 13 April 2026 @24h00. Quotations should be sent to ***@***. *. * to reach the WRC before 24h00 on the closing date and time.
The bid notice states that the WRC will be invoiced according to the amount of services rendered and payment will be affected **** days from the date of the invoice.
The bid notice states that service providers who comply with set evaluation requirements will be evaluated under price and preference specific goals phase. The evaluation phases include screening, gatekeeping, specification compliance, and price and preference specific goals.
The bid notice states that the appointed service provider must have a registered CA(SA) or equivalent leading the assignment, demonstrate proven experience in applying standards of GRAP within the public sector, and demonstrate experience in labour relation matters specifically CCMA and Labour Court and advising public sector entities on accounting treatment of labour-related matters.
The bid notice states that in the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct. 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 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 recommend that the tenderer or contractor be restricted from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years.
The bid notice states that for those bidders who have met the minimum functional criteria, the WRC has the right to visit the business premises to verify the information provided in the tender documents. Bidders who may have their premises inspected may have their technical scores reevaluated.