QUOTATION NUMBER: 08/22/23 – THE APPOINTMENT OF A TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR THE PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATION, CONFERENCE AND EVENTS SERVICES FOR EASTERN CAPE PARKS & TOURISM AGENCY FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS

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 AND SELECTION CRITERIA 

A three-stage evaluation process will be employed. In Stage 1 all bids received will be evaluated for Compliance with bid requirements. Only service providers who meet all the criteria for Compliance with bid requirements will proceed to Functionality (Stage 2). Bidders who obtain 15 points and above out of 20 points will proceed to Stage 3 (Price and B-BBEE)

Stage 1: Compliance

Bidders must comply with the set of compliance requirements listed below. The compliance requirements stated below are project specific and disparate from the pre-qualification requirements enshrined in the Preferential Procurement Policy Regulations of 2017.

Bidder 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.

  • Company Experience
  • Bank Rating Certificate
  • ASATA Registration
  • Key Project Team Members

Stage 2: Functionality Evaluation

FUNCTIONALITY POINTS
Methodology  10
 Account Management  10
Total   20

 Bidders must obtain a minimum score of 15 points out of 20 points on Stage 2 (Functionality) to be considered for evaluation in Stage 3 (Price and BBBEE).

 Stage 3: Price and BBBEE

Criteria Points Available
Bid Price 80
B-BBEE Contribution Level 20
Total 100

NB: Certified copy or original B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate/ Sworn Affidavit must be submitted to substantiate B-BBEE Status claimed. When such certificate is not provided as proof the company will automatically score zero.

Documents outlining detailed specifications will be made available from the 30th of June 2022 “FREE OF CHARGE”. Documents can be downloaded from https://visiteasterncape.co.za/corporate/procurements/mini-bids/

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. 11 JULY 2022.

BIDDERS SHALL TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL CONDITIONS

In addition to those (the conditions) stipulated in any other section of the bid documents, potential bidders should be especially aware of the following terms and conditions:

  • The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency Supply Chain Management Policy will apply;
  • Bidders must be registered with the Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid or any other bid and reserves the right to accept the whole or part of the bid;
  • The award of this bid may be subjected to price negotiation with the preferred bidder(s)
  • Bids which are late, incomplete, unsigned or submitted by facsimile or electronically will not be accepted;
  • ECPTA reserves the right to terminate the contract if not satisfied with the work produced by the service provider. Only bidders that have met the requirements of the proposal / specification shall be considered during the adjudication process;
  • The following documents must be submitted with the tender document:
  • Company Profile
  • Certified Copy or an original B-BBEE Certificate OR a Sworn Affidavit
  • Companies who bid as a joint venture must submit a consolidated B-BBEE Verification Certificate only for this bid.
  • Companies that bid as joint venture must submit an official signed business agreement by both parties. If the service provider does not meet this requirement it will be automatically disqualified;
  • Bids submitted are to hold good for a period of 90 days

Enquiries regarding issue of bid documents may be directed by e-mail to Ms Hlokoma Nzanzeka at Hlokoma.Nzanzeka@ecpta.co.za. Technical enquiries may be directed to Mr Mcebisi Sandi at Mcebisi Sandi@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 611 085; SMS: 33490 Email:ecpta@whistleblowing.co.za; Tip-offs Website:www.whistleblowing.co.za

 

 

 

 

No Compulsory Briefing Date

No Closing Date Specified