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RFQ: FOR THE FELLING OF ALIEN INVASIVE VEGETATION AND THE REMOVAL OF BIOMASS IN THE BERG RIVER: NORTH PAARL: WESTERN BANK: TEMPEL WINES FARM, RIVERBY FARM AND AMADEA FARM
This document is not for sale. Any entity that requests payment must be reported at the contact person indicated in this tender
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The scope of the works comprises of the bidder submitting a proposal and bid on the best economical and acceptable method to cut, treat and stack all cleared biomass material over the riparian zone of the Berg River. The work involves alien clearing from Tempel Wines Farm (Tom Heeremans); Riverby Farm (Paul Watson) and ending at Amadea farm (Vossenbeer Lekkerbly Farm – Marizaan de Beer) section, an area of 1.16 hectares respectively. The biomass material comprises of dry logs, live growing tree, plants including reeds and broadleaf plants as well as trees lying in the river as well as re-growth.
The proposal must include methodology for the removal of said biomass and must take into account environmental laws, regulations and sensitivity of the area with regard to the bidders proposed methodology and will therefore be a functional requirement in the award of this bid. The proposal must have a timeline, itemised, and cost indicated as well as the discounted economic value and market use of the disposed biomass on bid form CBD 3.1. Further functional requirements are the capacity to perform the work in said time and references of past and similar work.
Conditions that may pose a risk: (Summary of Risk analysis)
The removal of invasive alien vegetation from the environmentally sensitive riparian zone is specialized work that requires competent human resources that are adequately skilled in working with heavy and dangerous machinery in aquatic and undulating conditions. The safety of all staff is of paramount importance in the implementation of this project. Due to the sensitive biodiversity within the riparian zone of the Berg River, the use of any equipment which has the potential to cause extensive damage to the river banks and indigenous flora may not be used.
A detailed risk management plan and Occupational Health & Safety specification is provided.
The scope of works will include:
The scope of the works comprises of the supply and management of machinery and specialised labour to fell trees, site preparation, treat tree stumps with herbicide to prevent re-growth, cut to size and remove all biomass from the Nbal, stack above the 30 metre riparian zone and the biomass will be left there.
Documents for the purpose of this bid include:
- Conditions to Submit Bid (Form CBD 2.1 (Lump Sum))
- Price Form, Bill of Quantities and Schedules (Form CBD 3.1 (Lump Sum))
- Scope of Works (Form CBD 4)
- PPP Evaluation Form (Form CBD 5.1 (80/20))
- Bank Entity Form (Form CBD 7), unless the banking details of the company indicate “verified” on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Registration on the CSD for all suppliers is compulsory and registration numbers must be supplied.
- MAP showing stockpile site and exit routes to remove biomass
- For Construction works – Occupational Health and Safety Risk assessment and Specifications according to Construction Reg. 5 (b)
In accordance with Casidra’s Preferential Procurement Policy, this bid as further indicated in CBD 5.1 is subject to:
- a functionality compliance test;
- B-BBEE certified bids will receive preferential scores;
The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written Contract Form (CBD 8). Included are a penalty clause of R 2000.00 / calendar day that apply for late completion of works and a 10% retention fee for 3 months not bearing interest.
All technical enquiries can be referred to Mr N. Tsama at (021) 863 5000.
A compulsory site meeting will be held on Wednesday the 19th of October 2022 at 11h00 am at Amadea, Paul Watson and Tempel Wines off the R45 to Berg river at GPS coordinates -33.675293’’S, 18.9715641’’E. Directions for compulsory site meeting: Red line on map below is the path to follow:
DIRECTIONS:
From Paarl CBD, take R45 from N1 or Franschhoeck to Malmesbury road/R45 FOR 2 kms, turn right to Nuwedrif Road at 210 m, turn left onto Nuwedrif road 400 m, head south toward Nuwedrif Road for about 950 m then left on Tempel Wines gate for about 200 m then turn Right then straight to Amadea farm.
RFQ DEADLINE: The closing date for the RFQ is 24th October 2022 strictly at 12H00.
SUBMISSION OF RFQ
RFQ documents must only be e-mailed, and the process below must be followed:
- Bids to be e-mailed in PDF format.
- Bids to be e-mailed to the following e-mail address: ntsama@casidra.co.za
- Bidders to note that the maximum size of our mailbox is 6 MB.
- Casidra will not be responsible for bidder’s internet connection, problems with e-mails, etc.
- This bid has a specific closing date and time. Any submissions that reach our mailbox after this time will be considered as late, regardless of the time it was sent. Therefore, please submit bids timeously.
- Bids must be e-mailed with the following heading: “REMOVAL OF ALIEN BIOMASS: NORTH PAARL: BERG RIVER: WESTERN BANK: TEMPEL WINES FARM, RIVERBY FARM AND AMADEA FARM: RFQ ”.
The following documents (including fully completed and signed CBD forms numbered 1 to 7 as supplied) must be valid for a period of 90 calendar days after closure of the bid and submitted as a bid packet:
Document number |
Document description |
Action required/comment |
CBD 1 |
General requirements |
Signed |
CBD 2.1 |
Conditions to submit bid |
Signed |
CBD 3.1 |
Price form (lump sum) |
Complete, sign |
CBD 3.1 Experience |
Proof of previous work and contact details of three work-related references that are qualified to comment on work. |
Compulsory |
CBD 3.1 Rates |
Unit rates for the works on the forms as supplied |
Compulsory |
CBD 3.1 Changes |
Indication if any changes are proposed in scope of works and cost implication. |
If required |
CBD 3.1 Plant |
List of machinery and plant available |
Compulsory |
CDB 3.1 CM (Construction works only) |
Proof of competency of a Construction manager in terms of the Construction regulation 8. |
Valid/ compulsory |
CBD 4 |
Scope of works |
Signed |
CBD 5.1 (80/20) |
PPP Evaluation form |
Complete, sign |
CBD 7 |
Bank Entity form (Not needed if “verified” on CSD) |
Complete, bank stamp |
TCC of principle and sub-contractors |
Registration and verification of Tax Clearance on CSD. |
Compulsory |
BEE |
B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (as applicable, see CBD 5 for detail) |
Certified Original affidavit or certificate/Valid/not compulsory |
Company profile |
Detailed company profile including the core competencies of personnel and subcontractors |
Compulsory |
COIDA |
Letter of good standing of the Contractor in terms of COIDA |
Compulsory |
OHS Plan |
Occupational Health and Safety Plan approved by the Client |
Valid/ Proof after appointment |
CI |
Proof of construction insurance |
Valid/ Proof after appointment |
PD/MH |
Completed estimate of machine hours and person days |
Valid/ Compulsory |
QUALIFICATIONS |
Chainsaw/Brush cutter/Herbicide applicator/OHS/First Aider certificates |
Compulsory |
METHOD STATEMENT |
Project proposal & method statement |
Compulsory |