Tender Summary: Safety Boot (GQ10266483)

Objectives

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality seeks to procure and deliver safety and hiker boots to meet operational requirements. The objective is to secure compliant footwear that adheres to medical approval standards, ensuring worker safety and alignment with municipal procurement policies.

Scope

The tender requires the supply of one (1) Lot comprising the following items:

• Lot Contents:
  • Two pairs of Dot or equivalent Hiker Boots, Size 9, Black, Medical Approved.
  • Two pairs of Fram or Bova Chelsea or equivalent Boots, Size 9, Black, Medical Approved.

Pricing Requirement: Tenderers must quote a single price for the entire Lot. Quoting unit prices will result in disqualification.

Technical Requirements

• Specifications: All boots must be Size 9 and Black. Acceptable brands include Dot, Fram, Bova, or functional equivalents.
• Certification: Products must be medical approved.
• Submission Format: Tender responses must be submitted online. Fax submissions are not accepted.
• Price Validity: Prices must be valid for a minimum of thirty (30) days from the closing date.
• Registration: Suppliers must be registered on the Nelson Mandela Bay Supplier Database to be eligible for acceptance.
• Evaluation Criteria: Tenderers will only be evaluated if they meet minimum requirements. The 80/20 system applies to this tender.

Skills Requirements

• Supply Capacity: Ability to source and deliver specific footwear models matching the technical descriptions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of the Preferential Procurement Regulation of 2022 and the application of the 80/20 scoring system.
• Administrative Competence: Proficiency in completing online tender submissions accurately and within stipulated timeframes.
• Documentation: Capability to provide proof of medical approval for the supplied products.

Explanation of Unusual Terms

80/20 System

A procurement evaluation method where 80 points are allocated based on price competitiveness and 20 points are allocated based on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) status or other socio-economic development goals, as per South African preferential procurement regulations.

Medical Approved

Indicates that the footwear has been certified or tested to meet specific occupational health and safety standards. This ensures the product provides adequate protection against workplace hazards and complies with regulatory requirements for personal protective equipment.

LOT Pricing

A mandatory pricing structure requiring tenderers to submit a total price for the combined items defined in the Lot. Individual item pricing is prohibited; failure to adhere to this rule results in disqualification.