Pedestal Tenders

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.

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The bid notice states he lowest or any bid will not be necessarily be accepted, and the ramotshere moiloa local municipality reserves the right to accept the whole or any portion of a bid.

The bid notice states it is compulsory for all service providers to complete the above required informationcontents1. bid checklist2. special conditions of bid3. bid declaration4. resolution taken by the board of directors members partners5. resolution taken by the board of directors of a consortium or joint venture6. invitation to bid mbd 17. tax clearance requirements mbd 28. pricing schedule firm prices mbd 3. 19. previous work experience of a similar nature10. declaration of interest mbd 411. declaration for procurement above r10 million all applicable taxes included mbd 512. preference points claim form in terms of the preferential procurement regulations **** mbd **** of bidders past supply chain management practices mbd 814. certificate of independent bid determination mbd 915. annexure a: government procurement: general conditions of contract july **** i bid checklistbidders are to use this checklist to ensure that the bid documentation is complete for administrative compliance.