Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality invites bids (8/2/RNM0641) to establish a panel of Architects, Civil/Structural, and Electrical Engineering Consultants. This strategic three-year contract targets registered professional service providers to drive the design and implementation of critical capital projects across the municipality.
Scope of Works and Project Portfolio
The appointed panel will handle investigations, design development, and the administration of tendering processes for various infrastructure grants. Key projects include those funded by INEP, MIG, IUDG, and NDPG, covering municipal roads, stormwater systems, public facilities, and rural electrification across 36 wards.
Eligibility and Registration Requirements
Bidders must be engineering and architectural firms with directors registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP). The municipality intends to appoint approximately 20 consultants, including 10 civil/structural, 5 electrical, and 5 architectural firms.
Evaluation and Functionality Requirements
The evaluation process follows Method 4: Financial Offer, Preferences, and Quality (Functionality) [doc]. Bidders must first achieve a minimum functionality score of 85% (34 out of 40 points) to proceed. Functionality criteria include:
- Company owner(s) professional registration with ECSA or SACAP (Max 10 points)
- Company owner(s) other statutory competencies (Max 10 points)
- Company experience on completed infrastructure projects (Max 10 points)
- Company affiliation with CESA or SAIA (Max 10 points) [doc]
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Required Documentation for Submission
Bidders must attach copies of the following documents:
- Company registration documents
- Certified copy of ID documents of directors/owners/members/shareholders
- Valid Tax Compliance Certificate or Tax Compliance Status PIN Sheet
- Completed Declarations (MBD 1, 2, 3.3, 4, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 7.2, 8 and 9)
- Joint Venture agreements (where applicable)
- Valid Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Company Profile
- Certified proof of professional registration (ECSA/SACAP)
- Appointment letters for previous projects and references
- Certified Proof of SACPCMP Registration Certificate
- Certified Proof of LIC NQF level 7/5 Competency Certificate
- Rates Clearance Certificate [doc]
Submission Guidelines and Venue
Sealed bid documents, comprising one original and one copy, must be deposited in the official Bid Box at the Municipal Offices. Failure to submit a copy will result in disqualification.
- Closing Date: Friday, 31 July 2026
- Closing Time: 12:00
- Venue: 10 Connor Street, Port Shepstone, 4240
Enquiries and Document Access
For technical enquiries, contact Khulekani Msomi at Khulekani.msomi@rnm.gov.za or 039-688-2155. Procurement queries can be directed to Mr. Bongani Mfenqa. No briefing session is scheduled. Download 8/2/RNM0641 Panel of Consultants Tender Document
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