This tender is for the supply of argon gas cylinders, CO2 gas cylinders, and welding wire. Tenderers must submit compulsory documents including MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 6. 1 (Preference Points Claim Form), MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), a BB-BEE certificate or affidavit, and municipal accounts or lease agreements for proof of locality. The evaluation will be based on an 80/20 preference point system, with points awarded for price, BB-BEE status, and locality. Quotations must be valid for at least 90 days. Successful bidders must comply with VAT Act requirements for tax invoices. Waste generated during any construction period must be managed and disposed of appropriately, with safe disposal certificates required for payment processing.
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 with the abovementioned will result in payments not being made timeously. It also notes that 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 9 Certificate of Independent Bid Determination, an original or originally certified BB-BEE certificate or affidavit, and a municipal account for business or lease agreement. It also states that a score of 0 zero will be allocated if compulsory documents are not duly completed and signed and if insufficient proof is submitted at the closing time and date.
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, recommend restriction from obtaining business, and forward the matter for criminal prosecution.
