ECPTA hereby invites quotations for the APPOINTMENT OF EXTERNAL AUDITORS FOR THE ECPTA N2 WILD COAST BIODIVERSITY OFFSET PROJECTS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS.
Please refer to the attached Specifications for details.
NB: It is important that ALL detailed information required is furnished in full. Failure to comply will render your quotation liable to rejection, as late and incomplete quotations cannot be considered.
Quotation documents will be available from the 19 September 2022 free of charge. Documents can be downloaded from www.visiteasterncape.co.za/corporate/procurements/mini-bids
EVALUATION CRITERIA
A two-stage evaluation process will be employed. In Stage 1 all bids received will be evaluated for functionality. Only service providers who obtain the minimum points of 80 out of 100 for functionality will proceed to Stage 2 where bids will be assessed for Price and B-BBEE Status Level (80/20) in accordance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Act No. 5) of 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2017.
Stage 1: Functionality
| No. | Functionality | Maximum Points |
| 1 | Company Experience | 20 |
| 2 | Financial Capability | 20 |
| 3 | Methodology | 30 |
| 4 | Qualification of Key staff | 20 |
| 5 | External Audit Quality Assurance | 10 |
Stage 2: Price & B=BBEE
| Criteria | Points Available |
| Bid Price | 80 |
| B-BBEE Contribution Level | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
NB: Certified copy or original B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate/ Affidavit must be submitted to substantiate B-BBEE Status claimed. When such certificate is not provided as proof the company will automatically score zero.
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. 04 October 2022.
Enquiries regarding issue of bid documents may be directed by e-mail to Ms. Unathi Zinganto at unathi.zinganto@ecpta.co.za Technical enquiries may be directed to Mr. X Skenjana at Xolani.skenjana@ecpta.co.za
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 611 085; SMS: 33490 Email: ecpta@whistleblowing.co.za; Tip-offs Website:www.whistleblowing.co.za
