Couch Tenders

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the goods or services. However, bidders are required to indicate the estimated delivery of goods/services in their submission.

The bid notice states that the RFQ will be evaluated in terms of the 80/20 system prescribed by the preferential procurement regulation of 2022.

Bidders must be registered with the National Treasury CSD Central Supplier Database and attach a copy of their CSD report, or unique number and tax pin. Bidders are also required to submit an original or certified copy of the BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Additionally, bidders must complete, sign, and submit updated SBD 4, SBD 6. 1, and SBD 6. 2 forms.

The maximum lead time to supply all items in this bid is 4 weeks from the date of placement of an order.

All payments to bidders will be made by means of electronic fund transfer (EFT) within 30 days after receipt of an invoice. Successful bidders will be required to submit banking details within 14 days after appointment.

A minimum warranty of one year on all products needs to be in place. Furniture will be replaced with new or repaired to the satisfaction of the designated official.

The City of Ekurhuleni will award the bid to the bidder that scores the highest total number of points, considering preferential procurement regulations, unless objective criteria justify awarding to another bidder.

Bidders must meet minimum requirements for infrastructure and resources (e. g. , light delivery vehicle), plant and equipment, staffing (driver, supervisor, general workers), financial ability (access to credit or financing of at least R200,000), and relevant previous company experience (one contactable reference).

Failure to deliver goods or perform services within the specified periods may result in penalties, including deduction from the contract price, and potential termination of the contract.

The bid notice states that successful bidders must ensure compliance with section 204 of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, 89 of ****, and that 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, preferential procurement policy of council. It also mentions that the municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid.

The bid notice requires tenderers to submit compulsory documents including MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 6. 1 (Preference Points Claim Form), MBD 8 (Declaration of Bidders Past Supply Chain Management Practices), MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), and proof of municipal accounts or lease agreements for the company and directors. Company registration documents (CIPC) are also required.

The bid notice states 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 it has incurred or suffered as a result of that person's conduct; cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation; recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has been applied; and forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.

The bid notice mentions that for item 12 (2-seater couch) and item 13 (3-seater couch), samples indicate below, and for the purposes of evaluation, work on the most expensive material, bonded leather is also being considered. However, it does not explicitly state a requirement for sample submission as part of the bid.