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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENMT UNIT
Ref :7N-3780 01 September 2021
To : 1. Manager : Tenders and Contract coordination
2. Legal Services
PLEASE ARRANGE TO ADVERTISE THE UNDERMENTIONED CONTRACT
Contract Number :
7N-3780
Description : Ecology Assessment and Environmental delianation
study on Portion 4 of Erf 205 Sunnyside Park, Adams
Mission
:
:
Advertising Date : Wednesday 01 September 2021
Closing Date for Tenders : Wednesday 15 September 2021
Non-refundable Tender Charge
(bank guaranteed cheques or
cash only). Tick one
: R 200,001 - R 1,000,000
R 100 R 1,000,001 - R 250
R 5,000,001 - R 10 000,000 R 500 above R 10,000,000 R 1,000
Tender Documents are :
obtainable from : Economic Development Unit, 11 Floor Rennie House, 41 Margaret Mncadi
Avenue (former Victoria Embankment)
Download from http://www.durban.gov.za/Resource
Centre/Tenders/Pages/default.aspx or can be requested on email from:
Technical / General Enquiries to : Ms Sthembile Khumalo Telephone - 031 322 8786
Date : N/A
Site
Inspection Venue : N/A
:
TENDERERS MUST MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING : (delete non-applicable)
• Attendance at the clarification meeting and site inspection is compulsory if applicable and tenders will not be
considered from tenderers who do not attend.
• Only those tenderers who are registered and active with the eThekwini vendor portal at time of close of tenders
will be eligible to submit tenders. It is estimated that tenderers should have a CSD registration.
• Tender documents must be collected no later than 3 days prior to close of tender.
TENDER ADVERT
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TENDER NUMBER:
PQ: 7N-3780
ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING CLUSTER
CONTRACT: PQ- 7N-3780
TERMS OF REFERENCE: ECOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL DELIANATION
STUDY ON PORTION 4 OF ERF 205 SUNNYSIDE PARK, ADAMS MISSION.
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Tenderer Name :
CIDB Registered - Y N VAT Registered - Y N
Price (excl)
VAT
Price (incl)
Submitted
Corrected
NOTE: SEALED PROPOSALS (INCLUDING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION) ARE TO BE HAND
DELIVERED AND DEPOSITED INTO THE TENDER BOX AT THE RECEPTION AREA, CORPORATE
PROCUREMENT (MATERIALS MANAGEMENT), ARCHIE GUMEDE PLACE, (FORMERLY OLD FORT
PLACE, DURBAN, 4001 BEFORE 11H00 ON THE 15 SEPTEMBER 2021. ALL ENVELOPES MUST BE
CLEARLY MARKED.
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TENDER NUMBER:
PQ: 7N-3780
DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS QUOTATION
A) This Quotation Document
1) Quotation Form ..........................................................................................................................
2) Annexure A: Schedule of Previous Work .................................................................................
3) Annexure B: Declaration of Municipal fees ............................................................................
4) Annexure C : Declaration of Interest .......................................................................................
5) Annexure D : Supplier Database Accreditation Application forms ...................................
6) Conditions of Quotation and Contract ……………………………………………………
7) Project Scope and Deliverables…………… ......................... ……………………………………
8) Functionality Assessment……………………………………………………………
9) Requirements for Submission………………………………………
NB
B) Other Documentation Pertaining to this Quotation: Available on Request
1) Application for Registration on the eThekwini Municipality Procurement
Directory (Supplier / Contractor / Service Provider)Materials Management Branch
2) Application for Targeted Enterprise Status ............. Materials Management Branch
3) Targeted Procurement Policy (July 2003) ............... Materials Management Branch
4) Code of Conduct ...................................................... Materials Management Branch
5) Participation and Conditions Pertaining to Targeted Procurement ......... Materials
Management Branch
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TENDER NUMBER:
PQ: 7N-3780
Q U O T A T I O N F O R M
7N-3780: ECOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL DELIANATION STUDY ON PORTION 4 OF
ERF 205 SUNNYSIDE PARK, ADAMS MISSION.
I / We the undersigned hereby offer to carry out the above-mentioned work and to supply all
the requisite materials and workmanship of the best description, according to the Conditions
of Quotation, the true intent and meaning of the drawings, and Bill of Quantities, and the
Specification for the sum of :-
REGISTERED VAT VENDOR NON-REGISTERED VAT VENDOR
AMOUNT OF TENDER : R ......................................
+ 15% V.A.T. : R ......................................
TOTAL TENDER SUM : R ...................................... R ......................................
AMOUNT IN WORDS : ......................................................................................... RAND
.......................................................................................... CENTS
I / We agree to complete the whole of the work in every respect to the satisfaction of the
Head: Economic Development & Investment Promotion within four (4) months from date
of appointment.
Validity Period of Quotation: 12 Weeks from Closing Date
Signature : …………………………………. Date : ……………………………...
Full Name (Block Letters) …………………………………………………………………………………..
Designation : ………………………………………………………………………………….
Name of Firm (Block Letters): …………………………………………………………………………………..
Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………..
: ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Telephone Number : …………………………………. Fax : ……………………………...
Cell Number : …………………………………………………………………………………..
VAT Registered Vendor : Yes / No (Delete non-applicable) VAT Reg. No.: .......................
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PQ: 7N-3780
EVALUATION OF TENDER OFFERS
The procedure for evaluation of responsive Tender Offers will be in accordance with the
eThekwini Municipality’s revised Procurement Policy that was adopted by full council on
30 July 2003 and the Participation and Conditions Pertaining to Targeted Procurement
(as revised by Council), the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act No 5 of 2000,
and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act Regulations (2017).
a) Financial offer points (N(FO)) will be scored using the following formula (80
maximum):
• N(FO) = 80 x (1 + ( P – Pm) / Pm )
where P is the comparative quotation offer under consideration; and Pm is the
comparative
quotation offer of the most favourable comparative quotation offer, and
b) Preference points (N(P)) will be awarded for preference to Organizations who
attain the BBBEE status level of contributor in accordance with the table below (20
maximum):
B-BBEE Status Level of
Contributor
N(P)
(max 20)
B-BBEE Status Level of
Contributor
N(P)
(max 20)
1 20 5 8
2 18 6 6
3 16 7 4
4 12 8 2
Non-Compliant Contributor 0
A full listing of conditions for the awarding of preference points is found under
Clause 11 of the PPPFA Regulations (2017).
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c) Quality points (N(Q)) will be scored based on the following criteria (100
maximum):
Quality shall be scored independently by not less than three evaluators. Each evaluation
criteria will be assessed in terms of five indicators - no response, poor, satisfactory, good and
very good. Scores of 0, 40, 70, 90 or 100 will be allocated respectively. The scores of each of
the evaluators will be averaged, weighted, and then totalled to obtain the final score for
quality (N(Q)).
Failure to score a minimum of 70 (satisfactory) out of 100 points for quality will render a
quotation offer nonresponsive.
Quality criteria Max No of points
Experience of tendering firm in conducting feasibility studies, projects of similar
nature.
30
Clear methodology including plan of dealing with mixed used economic driven
developments as envisaged in the municipality’s vision for the site.
30
Resources with relevant experience allocated for the project
- Proposed organization organogram with duties attached
- Experience of Key Staff registered with SACNASP
10
30
Maximum possible score for quality 100
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TENDER NUMBER:
PQ: 7N-3780
EVALUATION SCHEDULE: TENDERING COMPANY
The tenderer’s experience relevant to this tender will be assessed and the number of feasibility
projects undertaken by the tenderer.
• The tendering firm should have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience.
• The tenderer’s Company Profile must contain the necessary details to permit this
assessment to be made.
• In this regard the tenderer must provide details of experience (within the categories as
specified above) undertaken for similar residential projects.
The scoring of the tenders’ experience will be as follows:
(score 0) No response/ no evidence of experience submitted
Poor
(score 40: 12 points ) Tenderer has limited experience > 3 years’ experience.
Satisfactory
(score 70: 21 points )
Tenderer has relevant experience but has not dealt with the critical issues
specific to the assignment 3-5 years’ experience.
Good
(score 90: 27 points )
Tenderer has extensive experience in relation to the project and has worked
previously under similar conditions and circumstances 6 -9 years’ experience.
Very good
(score 100: 30 points
)
Tenderer has outstanding experience in projects of a similar nature, and has
extensive local experience. Has a vast knowledge of policies and processes
associated with the discipline<10 years
Signed .............................................
.
Date .................................................
.
Name .............................................
.
Position .................................................
.
Tenderer ......................................................................................................................
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TENDERER’S EXPERIENCE SCHEDULE
THE FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT OF PROJECTS OF A SIMILAR NATURE SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTED
AND/OR COMPLETED BY THE TENDERER.
Client, contact person and
telephone number
Name and Nature of
Project
Value of Project Date Completed
NAME :........................................................................ (Block Capitals)
SIGNATURE : ……………………………..…………………..… DATE: ................................
(of person authorised to sign on behalf of the Tenderer)
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EVALUATION SCHEDULE: METHODOLOGY
• The approach paper must respond to the scope of work and outline the proposed
approach in interpreting it. The approach paper should articulate what values adds
the tenderer will provide in achieving the stated objectives for the project.
• Tenderers must explain their understanding of the objectives of the assignment and the
Employer’s stated and implied requirements, highlight the issues of importance, and
explain the technical approach they would adopt to address them.
• The approach paper should explain the methodologies to be adopted and should
also include a project plan and programme which outlines processes, procedures and
associated resources.
• The approach paper should also indicates how risks will be managed and identifies
what contribution can be made regarding the mitigation factors.
The scoring of the tenders’ experience will be as follows:
(score 0) No response/ no documents submitted
Poor(score 40;12
points)
The technical approach methodology are poor and is unlikely to satisfy project objectives
and the core requirements. The tenderer has misunderstood certain aspects of the scope
of work and does not deal with the critical aspects of the project
Satisfactory (score
70;21 points)
The approach is generic and not tailored to address the specific project objectives and
methodology. The approach does not adequately deal with the critical characteristics of
the project. The project plan and manner in which risk is to be managed is acceptable.
Good(score 90;27
points)
The approach is tailored to address the specific project objectives and methodology and
is sufficiently flexible to accommodate changes that may occur during execution. The
project plan and approach to managing risk is tailored to the critical characteristics of the
project. The programme is well thought and has allowed for all critical aspects.
Very good(score
100;30 points)
Besides meeting the “good” rating, the important issues are approached in an innovative
and efficient way, indicating that the tenderer has outstanding knowledge of the
approaches. The programme is well thought out and makes allowance for all the key risk
areas. The approach paper details ways to improve the project outcomes and the quality
of the outputs.
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TENDER NUMBER:
PQ: 7N-3780
Signed ................................................. Date ......................................................
Name ............................................
Position ......................................................
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EVALUATION SCHEDULE: ORGANIZATION ORGANOGRAM
• The tenderer should propose the structure and composition of their team i.e. the main
operational areas involved, the key staff member / expert responsible for each area,
and the proposed technical and support staff.
• The roles and responsibilities of each key staff member / expert should be set out as
brief job descriptions
• A project implementation plan with a detailed task breakdown, key milestones and
timetable, and resource to be used
The scoring of the tenders’ experience will be as follows:
(score 0) No response/ no documents submitted
Poor(score 40;4 points) The organization chart is sketchy the staffing plan is weak in important areas There is no
clarity in allocation of tasks and responsibilities.
Satisfactory (score 70;7
points)
The organizational chart is complete and detailed, the technical level and composition of
the staffing arrangements are acceptable.
Good(score 90; 9 points) Besides meeting the “satisfactory” rating, staff are well balanced. The proposal show
good co-ordination, complimentary skills, clear and defined duties and responsibilities,
Very good(score 100; 10
points )
Besides meeting the “good” rating, the proposed team is well integrated in critical
projects areas
Signed ................................................. Date ......................................................
Name ............................................ Position ......................................................
Tenderer ...................................................................................................................................
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PQ: 7N-3780
EVALUATION SCHEDULE: EXPERIENCE OF THE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTALIST (PROJECT
LEADER)
• A 4-year relevant Degree.
• Professional registration from the (Professional registered SACNASP)
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience is required.
• The CVs of professional is to contain the necessary details to permit this assessment to be made
The scoring of the tenders’ experience will be as follows:
General experience and
qualifications
Project specific experience
(score 0) No response/ no documents
submitted
No response/ no evidence of experience
submitted
Poor(score 40;12
points)
Key staff have limited levels of
general experience <3 years
Key staff have limited levels of the project
specific, skills, training and experience<3
years
Satisfactory (score
70; 21 points)
Key staff have acceptable levels of
general experience > 4 years
Key staff have acceptable levels of the
project specific, skills, training and
experience > 4 years
Good(score 90; 27
points )
Key staff have extensive levels of
general experience > 5 years
Key staff have extensive levels of the project
specific, skills, training and experience> 5
years,
Very good(score
100; 30 points )
Key staff have outstanding levels of
general experience > 7 years
Key staff have outstanding levels of the
project specific, skills, training and
experience > 7 years,
Signed .............................................
.
Date .................................................
.
Name ............................................ Position .................................................
.
Tenderer
.......................................................................................................................
.
The undersigned, who warrants that he / she is duly authorized to do so on behalf of the
enterprise, confirms that the contents of this schedule are within my personal knowledge and
are to the best of my belief both true and correct.
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ANNEXURE B - DECLARATION OF MUNICIPAL FEES
I / We do hereby declare that the Municipal fees of the company .......................................... ,
are, as at the date of the tender closing, fully paid up, or arrangements have been
concluded with the Municipality to pay the said fees :
Account Account Number
Electricity ___________________
Water __________________
Rates ___________________
JSB Levies _____________________
: to be completed by Tenderer.
I / We acknowledge that should it be found that Municipal fees are not up to date, the
Council may take such remedial action as is required, including termination of contract, and
any income due to the Contractor shall be utilised to offset any monies due to the Council.
NAME: ................................................................................................................... (Block Capitals)
SIGNATURE: ................................................... DATE: .................................................................
(of person authorised to sign on behalf of the Tenderer)
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ANNEXURE C – DECLARATION OF INTEREST
1. Any legal person, including persons employed by the principal, or person having a
kinship with persons employed by the principal, including blood relationship, may make
an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In view of possible allegations of
favoritism, should the resulting bid, or part thereof, be awarded to persons employed by
the principal, or to persons connected with or related to them, it is required that the
bidder or his/her authorized representative declare his/her position in relation to the
evaluating/adjudicating authority and/or take an oath declaring his/her interest, where
-
● the bidder is employed by the principal; and/or
● the legal person on whose behalf the bidding document is signed, has a
relationship with persons / a person who are/is involved in the evaluation and or
adjudication of the bid(s), or where it is known that such a relationship exists
between the person or persons for or on whose behalf the declaring acts and
persons who are involved with the evaluation and or adjudication of the bid.
2. In order to give effect to the above, the following questionnaire must be completed
and submitted with the bid.
2.1 Are you or any person connected with the bidder, employed by the principal?(Yes / No)
2.1.1 If so, state particulars ................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
2.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have any relationship ..... (Yes / No)
(family, friend, other) with a person employed by the principal and who may be
involved with the evaluation and or adjudication of this bid?
2.2.1 If so, state particulars ................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
2.3 Are you, or any person connected with the bidder, aware of any relationship (family,
friend, other) between the bidder and any person employed by the principal who may
be involved with the evaluation and or adjudication of this bid?
2.3.1 If so, state particulars ................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
I, THE UNDERSIGNED .............................................................................................................. (NAME)
CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 2.1 TO 2.3.1 ABOVE IS CORRECT. I
ACCEPT THAT THE PRINCIPAL MAY ACT AGAINST ME SHOULD THIS DECLARATION PROVE TO BE
FALSE.
SIGNATURE : .................................................. DATE: ....................................................................................
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(of person authorised to sign on behalf of the Tenderer)
ANNEXURE D - SUPPLIER DATABASE ACCREDITATION APPLICATION FORMS
COMPULSORY ENTERPRISE QUESTIONNAIRE
The following must be furnished. In the case of a joint venture, separate enterprise
questionnaires in respect of each partner must be completed and submitted.
Section 1: Name of enterprise: ...........................................................................
Section 2: VAT registration number, if any ...........................................................................
Section 3: CIDB registration number, if any: ...........................................................................
Section 4: Particulars of sole proprietors and partners in partnerships
Name Identity number Personal income tax number
Complete only if company has a sole proprietor or comprises of a partnership. Attach
separate page if there are more than 3 partners
Section 5: Particulars of companies and close corporations
Company registration number: ...................................................................
Close corporation number: ......................................................................
Tax reference number: ......................................................................
Section 6: Record in the service of the state
Indicate by marking the relevant boxes with a cross, if any sole proprietor, partner in a
partnership or director, manager, principal shareholder or stakeholder in a company or close
corporation is currently or has been within the last 12 months in the service of any of the
following:
a member of any municipal council an employee of any provincial
department, national or provincial
public entity or constitutional a member of any provincial legislature
a member of the National Assembly
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or the National Council of Province institution within the meaning of the
Public Finance Management Act,
1999 (Act 1 of 1999)
a member of the board of directors of
any municipal entity
a member of an accounting
authority of any national or provincial
public entity
an official of any municipality or
municipal entity
an employee of Parliament or a
provincial legislature
If any of the above boxes are marked, disclose the following:
Name of sole proprietor,
partner, director, manager,
principal shareholder or
stakeholder
Name of institution, public
office, board or organ of state
and position held
Status of service
(tick appropriate
column)
Current Within
last 12
months
insert separate page if necessary
Section 7: Record of spouses, children and parents in the service of the state
Indicate by marking the relevant boxes with a cross, if any spouse, child or parent of a sole
proprietor, partner in a partnership or director, manager, principal shareholder or stakeholder
in a company or close corporation is currently or has been within the last 12 months been in
the service of any of the following:
a member of any municipal council an employee of any provincial
department, national or provincial
public entity or constitutional
institution within the meaning of the
Public Finance Management Act,
1999 (Act 1 of 1999)
a member of any provincial
legislature
a member of the National Assembly
or the National Council of Province
a member of the board of directors of
any municipal entity
a member of an accounting
authority of any national or
provincial public entity
an official of any municipality or
municipal entity
an employee of Parliament or a
provincial legislature
If any of the above boxes are marked, disclose the following:
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Name of spouse, child or
parent
Name of institution, public
office, board or organ of state
and position held
Status of service
(tick appropriate column)
Current Within last 12
months
insert separate page if necessary
The undersigned, who warrants that he / she is duly authorized to do so on behalf of the
enterprise:
i) Authorizes the Employer to obtain a tax clearance certificate from the South African
Revenue Services that my / our tax matters are in order;
ii) Confirms that neither the name of the enterprise or the name of any partner, manager,
director or other person, who wholly or partly exercises, or may exercise, control over the
enterprise appears on the Register of Tender Defaulters established in terms of the
Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act of 2004;
iii) Confirms that no partner, member, director or other person, who wholly or partly
exercises, or may exercise, control over the enterprise has within the last five years been
convicted of fraud or corruption;
iv) Confirms that I/we are not associated, linked or involved with any other tendering
entities submitting tender offers and have no other relationship with any of the Tenderers
or those responsible for compiling the scope of work that could cause or be interpreted
as a conflict of interest; and
iv) Confirms that the contents of this questionnaire are within my personal knowledge and
are to the best of my belief both true and correct.
NAME: ................................................................................................................... (Block Capitals)
SIGNATURE: ................................................... DATE: .................................................................
(of person authorised to sign on behalf of the Tenderer)
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CONDITIONS OF QUOTATION AND CONTRACT
CoQ.1 QUOTATIONS
Quotations are required for the whole of the work embraced by the documents.
Quotations must hold good for a period of 12 weeks from the date of tender
closing. Withdrawal during this period may only be authorized by the Deputy
Head: Economic Development Projects
This Quotation will be adjudicated in terms of the ‘Targeted Procurement Policy -
July 2003’. The Tenderers attention is drawn to the ‘Code of Conduct - Applicable
to the Procurement of Goods, Services, Engineering and Construction Works’ and
the ‘Participation and Conditions Pertaining to Targeted Procurement’ included in
the quotation documentation.
Note: The lowest or any quotation will not necessarily be accepted.
CoQ.2 ELIGIBILITY
A Tenderer will not be eligible to submit a tender if :
(a) the Contractor submitting the tender is under restrictions or has principals
who are under restriction to participate in the Employer/s procurement due
to corrupt of fraudulent practices;
(b) the Tenderer does not have the legal capacity to enter into the contract;
(c) the Contractor submitting the tender is insolvent, in receivership, bankrupt or
being wound up, has his affairs administered by a court or a judicial officer,
has suspended his business activities, or is subject to legal proceedings in
respect of the foregoing;
(d) the Tenderer does not comply with the legal requirements stated in the
Employer=s procurement policy;
(e) the Tenderer cannot demonstrate that he possesses the necessary
professional and technical qualifications and competent, financial resources,
equipment and other physical facilities, managerial capability, personnel,
experience and reputation to perform the contract;
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(f) the Tenderer cannot provide proof that he is in good standing with respect to
duties, taxes, levies and contributions required in terms of legislation
applicable to the work in the contract;
CoQ.3 TENDERERS' CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
Every Tenderer shall be deemed to have waived, renounced and abandoned any
condition printed or written upon any stationery used by him for the purpose of, or
in connection with, the submission of his tender which conflicts with the letter of this
contract.
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CoQ.4 QUOTATION FORMS
Quotations will be liable to rejection unless submitted on the attached Quotation
Form, and Bill of Quantities where applicable, all of which must be duly completed,
signed, and delivered by the date and time, to the location, as stated on the
Quotation Form. Failure to complete and return Annexures and the Bill of
Quantities with the Quotation Form will be considered a material divergence from
the Conditions of Quotation and may render the tender invalid.
CoQ.5 COMPLETION OF QUOTATION
The Tenderer is to complete and sign the Quotation Form. Pencil or erasable ink is
not to be used. No erasure, or any scratching out, relating to the completion of the
Quotation Form shall be made. Any corrections or alterations shall be made by
ruling out incorrect words or figures and inserting the correct words or figures
above, with the Tenderers initials affixed thereto. Failure to comply with these
conditions will invalidate the Quotation.
The Total Tender Sum, as per the Quotation Form, shall be deemed to be correct.
The Employer shall check the Tender Offers for arithmetical errors, correcting them
in the following manner:-
a) Where there is a discrepancy between the amounts in figures and in words,
the amount in words shall govern.
b) If a Bill of Quantities applies and there is an error in the line item total
resulting from the product of the unit rate and the quantity, the line item
total shall govern and the rate shall be corrected. Where there is an
obviously gross misplacement of the decimal point in the unit rate, the line
item total as quoted shall govern, and the unit rate shall be corrected.
c) Where there is an error in the total of the prices, either as a result of other
corrections required by this checking process or in the Tenderer/s addition of
prices, the total of the prices shall govern and the Tenderer will be asked to
revise selected item prices (and their rates if a Bill of Quantities applies) to
achieve the tendered total of the prices.
CoQ.6 VALIDITY OF DECLARATION AFFIDAVITS FOR TARGETED ENTERPRISES
Should a Tenderer claim HDI status, whether incorrectly and/ or fraudulently on any
tender, such Tenderer shall immediately be disqualified from tendering. Should a
tender be found to be fraudulent, the Tenderer shall be disqualified from all future
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tenders for a minimum period of 24 months, or as otherwise decided by the
eThekwini Municipality.
Where the Contractor was awarded tender adjudication points in respect of
enterprise parameters and the information given in the Tender Declaration Affidavit
is found to be false, the Contractor shall pay the Employer penalties in an amount
equal to one and half times (1,5) the number of points claimed and awarded
under false pretences, expressed as a percentage of the contract amount
exclusive of V A T, all allowances for contingencies, provisional sums and
escalation, at the time of the award of the Contract. In addition the Tenderer will
be liable to prosecution and disqualification from future eThekwini Municipality
tenders.
It is primarily the responsibility of the Tenderer to understand the relevant criteria,
definitions and interpretations that are necessary to comply in claiming such status.
It is the responsibility of the Tenderer to notify the Procurement Department of any
changes ie ownership, SMME status, location etc. which are necessary to comply in
claiming HDI status. It should be noted that the final decision to accredit any
business for preference point award rests with the Procurement Department.
CoQ.7 DISCREPANCY IN DOCUMENTS
In the case of any accidental discrepancy or doubt as to the meaning or intention
of any part of the document(s) connected with this Quotation, reference must
always be made to Economic Development Unit for explanation and the
Contractor will be held responsible for any errors that may arise from neglect of this
precaution.
CoQ.8 ABILITY TO PERFORM
Tenderers shall satisfy the Employer of their ability to perform the works covered by
the Contract within the time and shall furnish details on Annexure A of similar
contracts, which they have satisfactorily executed in the past.
CoQ.9 VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)
Tenderers shall indicate on the Quotation Form whether they are registered VAT
vendors and, if so, they shall indicate their VAT Registration Number.
Registered VAT vendors : All rates and totals in the Bill of Quantities
shall be exclusive of VAT.
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Non-Registered VAT vendors : All rates and totals in the Bill of Quantities
shall be inclusive of VAT.
The Tenderer is to note that VAT is itemized separately on the Quotation Form and
must be included in the Total Tender Price if the Contractor is a registered vendor.
CoQ.10 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK AND TIME FOR COMPLETION
It is anticipated that delivery on the project be received within minimum
stipulated timeframe. This must be presented to the Office of the Deputy
Head: Economic Development Projects and a final report should be
submitted once comments are obtained.
Once the appointment has been made, the consultant has seven (7)
working days to hand in the inception report detailing the following:
Implementation schedule with milestones
Deadlines must be met; failure to do so will result in penalties and ultimately in
the termination of the contract.
CoQ.11 QUALITY OF MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
The materials and workmanship shall be to the standard required by this
Department and executed to the satisfaction of Deputy Head: Economic
Development Projects. The Deputy Head: Economic Development Projects
reserves the right to request a benchmark sample for approval against which
quality of the final product will be assessed. The Contractor will be liable for the
cost of such samples.
CoQ.12 COMPETENT EMPLOYEES
The Contractor shall employ, for the execution of the works, only such persons as
are competent and efficient in their several trades and callings.
CoQ.13 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE
At all times during the execution of the work a competent and responsible
employee of the Contractor shall be the point of contact for the Employer, and
any instructions given to such employee by the Employer’s Representative shall be
deemed to have been given to the Contractor. The Contractor’s representative
must have a cellular phone on which he/she can be contacted at all reasonable
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hours.
CoQ.14 MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND LABOUR
The Contractor shall supply all materials, equipment and labour, etc, necessary for
the due completion of the work.
CoQ.15 SUBCONTRACTING OF CONTRACT
The following will apply:-
(1) The Contractor shall not subcontract the whole of the Contract.
(2) Except where otherwise provided by the Contract, the Contractor shall not
subcontract any part of the Contract without the prior written consent of the
Employer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(3) The Employer’s consent in respect of a Subcontractor may be withdrawn at
any time on reasonable grounds being given in writing to the Contractor by
the Employer, in which event the Contractor shall forthwith terminate the
employment of that Subcontractor.
(4) Any such consent shall not relieve the Contractor from any liability or
obligation under the Contract and he/she shall be liable for acts, defaults
and neglects of any Subcontractor, his agents or employees as fully as if they
were the acts, defaults or neglects of the Contractor, his agents or
employees.
CoQ.16 PAYMENT
Economic Development and Planning Cluster, Deputy Head: Economic
Development Projects has the sole discretion to determine whether an interim
payment should be made.
On completion of the work to the entire satisfaction of the Economic
Development Projects Unit and on receipt of an invoice from the Contractor,
addressed to the Deputy Head: Economic Development Projects Unit, the full
contract amount, or balance owing in the case of an interim payment, will be
paid.
NOTE : (1) the invoice is to include the heading and the number of the
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Service Order;
(2) is to be made payable to the firm or individual whose name
appears on the Quotation Form;
(3) is to contain the Contractor's name, address, VAT registration
number; and
(4) a statement that the amount includes VAT, and the rate at which
VAT is charged.
(5) the invoice shall include the eThekwini Municipality’s VAT
registration number which is 4 880 193 505.
CoQ.17 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR DELAYS
Time is of the essence in this contract. If the Consultant fails to proceed with and
complete the works in the period stated on the Quotation Form Liquidated
damages will be charged for each and every day that the work is incomplete
after its due date of completion accordingly to the municipality rates.
The imposition of such penalty shall not relieve the Consultant from his obligation
to complete the works or from any other obligations and liabilities under the
contract.
CoQ.18 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
If, in the opinion of the Head: Economic Development Unit the Consultant: -
1. is not executing the contract in accordance with the true intent and
meaning thereof;
2. is refusing or delaying executing the contract; or
3. is not carrying out the contract at such rate of progress as to ensure
completion within the period specified;
or in the event of any other failure or default by the Consultant, the Head:
Economic Development Unit may give notice in writing to the Contractor to make
good the failure or default. Should the Contractor fail to comply with the notice
within the period specified therein, then and in such case Head: Economic
Development Unit shall, without prejudice to any of the eThekwini Municipality’s
rights under the contract, be at liberty forthwith to perform such service as the
Consultant may have neglected to do, or to take the contract, wholly or in part,
out of the Consultant hands and order from, or contract with, any other person.
The Consultant shall be responsible for any loss the Municipality may sustain by
reason of the action taken in terms of this clause.
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SCOPE OF WORKS
BACKGROUND
The Economic Development Unit (EDU) is mandated to promote economic development,
job creation, economic transformation, and economic intelligence within the Municipality
Region. It is guided by the policies established by National and Provincial Government
and articulates the approach to economic development through the Municipality’s
Integrated Development Plan (IDP,s) and an Economic development strategy (EDS)from
which all actives are guided by , but restricted to , as the unit also responds to the broader
challenges facing the greater region by endorsing other initiatives such as the millennium
Development goals .
SITE LOCATION
Site description Portion 4 of Erf 205 Sunnyside Park, Adams Mission.
Ownership eThekwini Municipality
Extent ± 29.1ha
Ward 67
Zoning Indeterminate
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The investigated land is situated within Ward 67, in the Southern Region. It is situated in the
suburb of Adams Mission and in the district of Adams Rural. It is surrounded by largely rural
type settlement. The investigated property is accessible via M37 RTE (Moss Kolnik Rd) which is
one of the main feeder access roads.
The investigated portion is largely vacant with few structures that have encroached on the
site. The property appears to have mixed vegetation from trees to grassland portion possibly
due to water courses.
SCOPE OF WORKS
Ecological Assessment – Terms of Reference
The findings of the Ecological Assessment must be written up in an Ecological Assessment
Report. This report must include as a minimum the following information:
• Contact details and curriculum vitae of the specialist including SACNASP registration
number and field of expertise and their curriculum vitae.
• A signed statement of independence by the specialist.
• Duration, date and season of the site inspection and the relevance of the season to
the outcome of the assessment.
• A description of the methodology used to undertake the ecological assessment and
site inspection, including equipment and modelling used where relevant.
• A description of the assumptions made and any uncertainties or gaps in knowledge or
data as well as a statement of the timing and intensity of site inspection observations.
• Areas deemed not suitable for development, to be avoided if the site was to be
developed.
• Potential environmental impacts expected from any development related activities
based on those already evident on the site and a discussion on the cumulative
impacts.
• Impact management actions and impact management/recommendations outcomes
proposed by the specialist; and
• A reasoned opinion, based on the findings of the specialist assessment, regarding the
acceptability or not of any development within the proposed site or recommendations
for rehabilitation. If a development can be allowed, any conditions that need to be
observed.
The findings of the Ecological Assessment must be presented, in a report, including shapefiles
of the mapped ecological areas to be avoided.
• A signed copy of the Assessment must be submitted, with a signed statement of
Specialist’s independency.
• The assessment must be undertaken by a suitably qualified and SACNASP registered
specialist.
• Description of the preferred site - the following aspects, as a minimum, must be
considered in the baseline description:
• A description of the ecological drivers/processes of the system and how the proposed
development will impact these.
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o Ecological functioning and ecological processes (e.g. fire, migration,
pollination, etc.) that operate within the proposed development site;
o The ecological corridors that the development would impede including
migration and movement of flora and fauna.
o The description of any significant landscape features (including rare or
important flora/faunal associations, presence of Strategic Water Source Areas
(SWSAs) or Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Areas (FEPA) sub catchments.
• A description of terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystems on the proposed development
site, including –
Main vegetation types.
• Threatened ecosystems, including Listed Ecosystems as well as locally important
habitat types identified.
• Ecological connectivity, habitat fragmentation, ecological processes, and fine-scale
habitats; and
• Species, distribution, important habitats (e.g., feeding grounds, nesting sites, etc.) and
movement patterns identified.
• Identify any suitable development footprints within the preferred development site
which would be of a “low” sensitivity as identified by the national web based
environmental screening tool and verified through the Initial Site Sensitivity Verification.
The Ecological Assessment must be based on the results of a site inspection undertaken on
the proposed site and must identify:
• Critical Biodiversity Areas (CBAs), including:
• The reasons why an area has been identified as a CBA.
• An indication of whether the development will be consistent with maintaining the CBA
in a natural or near natural state or in achieving the goal of rehabilitation.
• Ecosystem threat status.
• Explicit subtypes in the vegetation.
• Overall species and ecosystem diversity of the site; and
• Populations of species of special concern in the CBA.
• Ecological Support Areas, including.
• The ecological processes that operate within or across the site;
• The extent the development will impact on the functionality of the ESA; and
• Loss of ecological connectivity (on site, and in relation to the broader landscape) due
to the degradation and severing of ecological corridors or introducing barriers that
impede migration and movement of flora and fauna.
The deliverables include:
Inception report plus a revised program: This should contain details on the overall
approach, including any research methodologies to be applied, as well as details of the
project team that will be responsible for execution of each stage of the project. Key
timelines and budgets must be outlined in the inception report.
Preliminary Report / Situational Analysis: To explain and present the progress of the
project up to this far, including any conceptualisation of the project under
consideration.
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Draft Report: A Draft Feasibility Study Report as per the TORs complete with analysis and
recommendations plus a Business Plan.
Final Report (within sixteen (16) weeks of appointment): A final completed Feasibility Study
Report and a Conceptual Designs.
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to the Service Provider’s initiative and innovation, the Tenderer will also be
required to undertake the following tasks and duties for the successful completion of this
project:
- Outline economic impact: negative and positive.
- Outline business impact: negative and positive.
- Potential partnerships with the private sector in particular
Milestones and Timeframes
The service provider is expected to commence with the project immediately after
appointment. The project is to be completed in four (4) months from the date of
appointment. The timeframes and deliverables for the various phases will be discussed upon
appointment.
End Products and Format
The end products, as specified above, are to be supplied to Projects Department in editable
and hard copy format. All content to be provided by the service provider. This will remain as
the property of eThekwini Municipality. Furthermore, templates are to be made in an email
ready and print form.
Copyright on Documents
Please note that as a requirement of this project, all output and copyright thereof will
become the property of eThekwini Municipality. The findings and results from this project shall
by no means be used by any other sources. In the event of termination of this appointment,
the Economic Development and Investment Promotion Unit reserve the right to use all or any
parts of the documentation for completion of the project.
Payment
Payments due will be as aligned to the service providers provided cost breakdown
schedule which should be in alignment with the scope elements as listed below but not
limited to the table provided below:
Project Budget and Disbursement
The consultant is to prepare a detailed budget breakdown for the full scope of
deliverables including all disbursements and VAT. Cost competitiveness and
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Empowerment will be scored in the final stage of adjudication. Allowance and
estimates must be provided for any anticipated specialist studies. Available previous
studies already undertaken will be made available to the appointed consultant: The
total contract price is not expected to exceed R 200 000.00 including VAT and
disbursements. The consultant is to prepare a detailed budget breakdown for the full
scope of deliverables including all disbursements and VAT. Cost competitiveness and
Empowerment will be scored in the final stage of adjudication. Allowance and
estimates must be provided for any anticipated specialist studies
Tax Clearance and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment certificate
Proposals must include with their submission a valid Tax Clearance and Broad Based Black
Economic Empowerment certificate (or a letter from the Company Auditors stating that the
company’s turnover is less than R5 million).
Confidentiality
All the products must be made available in the way stated above and the following must
also be noted:
• All data, information and concepts developed during this course of this appointment
whether direct or incidental remains the property of the eThekwini Municipality;
• Information which would come out of this process is to be treated as confidential and
can only be released with the permission of the eThekwini Municipality.
• The consultant is accountable to the Project Manager: Economic Development Unit
and will work under the direction of the Project Steering Committee.
Submission of Proposals
Sealed proposals (including all required documentation) are to be hand delivered at the
Tender Box located in the reception area, Corporate Procurement (Material Management),
Archie Gumede Place, (Formerly Old Fort Place), Durban, 4001 before 11h00, on 15
September 2021.
No late submissions will be accepted.
PROPOSAL DEADLINE
Proposals must be submitted for consideration by 15 September 2021. before 11H00.
For further information about this project please contact:
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Sthembile Khumalo
Project Manager: Economic Development Unit
Tel: (031) 322 8786
Email: sthembile. [email protected]