Bids are hereby invited for PANEL OF LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND FOR A FURTHER PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS.
Bid documents outlining detailed specifications will be made available from Friday 29th of September 2023 “FREE OF CHARGE”. Documents can be downloaded from the ECPTA website: www.visiteasterncape.co.za/corporate/procurement/tenders or Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury: www.ectreasury.gov.za or National Treasury e-tender portal: www.etenders.gov.za.
Completed bid documents accompanied by all necessary documents are to be placed in a sealed envelope with the bid name and number (as given above) clearly written in an envelope. All bids must be deposited in the Tender Box, at the offices of the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency at No. 17-25 Oxford Street (Corner of Fleet Street & Oxford Street), by not later than 11h00 on Tuesday, 31st October 2023, at which time the bids will be opened in public.
For all enquiries regarding the bid document please contact Mr. Mcebisi Sandi at 043 492 0685 during working normal hours, email mcebisi.sandi@ecpta.co.za for technical enquiries contact Mr. Melumzi Fadashe at 043 492 0687, e-mail: Melumzi.fadashe@ecpta.co.za
Evaluation Criteria
A two-stage evaluation process will be employed. In Stage one, all bids received will be evaluated for compliance with bid requirements. Only service providers who meet all the requirements for compliance with bid requirements will proceed to Stage 2 for functionality. The top five (5) highest scoring service providers per area of service who meet the minimum threshold of 80 points on functionality will be recommended for the appointment to the panel.
If two or more tenderers score an equal total number of points, the contract will be awarded to the tenderer that scored the highest points for specific goals. If two or more tenderers score equal total points in all respects, the award will be decided by the drawing of lots in line with paragraph 8 of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022.
Stage 1: Compliance with bid requirements
Bidders must comply with the set of compliance requirements listed below. Bidders must comply with the set of Compliance and MUST submit evidence in order to be considered for evaluation. Failure to submit evidence will lead to immediate rejection of the bid.
- Registration with Legal Practice Council
- Attorney’s Fidelity Fund Certificate
- Letter of Good Standing with the Legal Practice Council
- Indemnity Certificate
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements will lead to immediate rejection of the bid.
Stage 2: Functionality
| Criteria | Points
|
| Company Experience | 30
|
| Methodology | 20
|
| Knowledge and Expertise (Lead Attorney) | 40
|
| Support Staff | 10
|
| Total | 100
|
The top five (5) highest scoring service providers per area of service who meet the minimum threshold of 80 points on functionality will be recommended for the appointment to the panel.
