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REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS
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MINI-BID NUMBER: 50/18/19
THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THE GREAT FISH RIVER NATURE RESERVE PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN ________________________________________________________
ECPTA hereby invites quotations FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THE GREAT FISH RIVER NATURE RESERVE PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN Please refer to the attached Specifications for details.
NB: It is important that ALL detailed information on required is furnished in full. Failure to comply will render your quotation liable to rejection, as late and incomplete quotations cannot be considered.
EVALUATION OF QUOTATIONS
PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK ACT NO. 5 OF 2000 AND ITS REGULATIONS WILL APPLY:
A Two stage evaluation criteria will be employed. In stage 1 all quotes received will be evaluated on pre-requisites. Bidders who pass stage 1 will be assesses on stage 2 for price and B-BBEE status. Points for Price and B-BBEE status will be calculated as described in the Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2017. The SBD 6.1 form must be used to claim B-BBEE points.
STAGE 1: PRE-REQUISITES
The following pre requisites will apply:
- The project leader must be registered as a Professional Natural Scientist in one of the following fields of practise: Botanical Science, Conservation Science, Ecological Science, Zoological Science (or an equivalent field) with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP). Proof of registration and the field of registration must be provided.
- The project leader must have a minimum of 5 years work experience and a minimum of an MSc in an appropriate conservation or ecological field. A detailed CV and a copy of qualifications of the project leader must be provided.
- The bidding company must submit reference letters from at least 3 other conservation related projects that have been completed over the previous 3 years.
- The bidding company must submit a detailed project plan detailing how they will go about this project. This must include details of all team members and their qualifications.
NB: Failure to submit any of the required evidence will lead to immediate rejection of the proposal.
STAGE 2: PRICE AND B-BBEE
| Criteria | Points Available |
| Bid Price | 80 |
| B-BBEE Contribution Level | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Mini-Bid documents will be available from the 22 JANUARY 2019 free of charge. Documents can only be emailed to applicants upon request.
Sealed Quotations endorsed on the envelope with the Tenderer’s name and the Quotation Number shall be deposited in the formal Tender Box situated in the ECPTA offices at 17-25 Oxford Street, Corner of Fleet and Oxford Street, East London CBD, East London or posted so as to reach The Chief Executive Officer, P.O. Box 11235, Southernwood, East London, 5213 in sufficient time for it to be placed in the Tender Box before the closing time of 11h00 on the closing date i.e. 28 JANUARY 2019.
- The Agency reserves the right not to accept the only or lowest tender or any tender at all, or to accept the whole or part of any Tender.
- Service providers must be registered with the Central Supplier Database
- In order to meet the requirements of the Eastern Cape Framework for Local Economic Development though Procurement Initiatives, preference will be given to contractors who reside within the immediate geographical locality of the reserve. In this regards the following hierarchy may be followed in order to effectively stimulate the local economy:
- Contractors within Ward Level
- Contractors within Local Municipality Level
- Contractors within District Municipality Level
- Contractors within Provincial Level
- Canvassing with ECPTA officials shall disqualify a Tender.
- Late, incomplete or unsigned Tenders will not be considered.
- The standard tender conditions will apply.
- The Agency reserves the right to extend the Tender Period and/or alter Conditions of Tender during the Tender Period at its own discretion by notice published in the appropriate media and to all parties who have drawn documents.
- The invitation and award of this Tender is subject to the requirements of the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency Procurement Policy.
Enquiries regarding issue of bid documents may be directed by e-mail to Mr Nathan Leeuw at Nathan.Leeuw@ecpta.co.za. Technical enquiries may be directed to Mr. Dean Peinke at Dean.Peinke@ecpta.co.za
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ECPTA has a zero tolerance on any acts of fraud and corruption. Please report any suspected acts of fraud and corruption to any of the contact details listed below:
Hotline Number: Toll free number – 0800 872 209; Freepost: KZN 138 Umhlanga Rocks | 4320; Free Fax: 0800 00 77 88; Tip-offs Website: www.tip-offs.com
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