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ATM Seeks Fire and Mechanical Engineering Consultant

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The Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument (ATM), a Schedule 3A public entity governed by the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), has issued a Request for Quotation (ATM 2026/2027-13) for the appointment of a qualified and experienced Fire and Mechanical Engineering Consultancy. This strategic three-year contract, operating on an ad-hoc, as-and-when-required basis, aims to ensure the highest standards of fire safety, wildfire protection, and mechanical engineering compliance across the ATM’s historic and operational facilities in Paarl.

Scope of Services

The appointed consulting firm will be responsible for providing specialist engineering services to safeguard the museum, monument, amphitheatre, and associated infrastructure. Key deliverables include:

  • Conducting comprehensive site assessments, fire risk evaluations, and technical investigations.
  • Developing conceptual and detailed designs, engineering calculations, and specifications for fire protection upgrades.
  • Providing technical assistance to obtain municipal fire safety certificates and regulatory approvals.
  • Assessing and upgrading existing fire hydrant infrastructure and mechanical engineering systems.
  • Offering construction monitoring, supervision, and project administration support.
  • Delivering all services within an estimated allocation of 400 professional consulting hours over the three-year period, subject to fund availability and prior written approval.

Mandatory Compliance Requirements

To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a stringent compliance package demonstrating professional legitimacy and industry expertise. Essential documentation includes:

  • A valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report reflecting an active MAAA status.
  • A current SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN.
  • A valid Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) certificate or sworn affidavit.
  • Proof of professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) or Professional Technologist (Pr. Tech Eng), coupled with relevant fire protection training.
  • Evidence of the firm’s most recent independent External Quality Assessment (EQA) confirming compliance with global engineering standards.
  • At least three (3) contactable client references for similar fire and mechanical engineering projects completed within the last five years.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will undergo a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation process to ensure the selection of a top-tier engineering partner. The assessment will focus on:

  • Administrative Compliance: Verification of all mandatory returnable documents, including the completed SBD 4 Declaration of Interest.
  • Technical Capability: Evaluation of the firm’s EQA rating, the qualifications and ECSA registration of the proposed project leader, and the quality of the proposed risk-based engineering methodology.
  • Financial Proposal: Assessment of the detailed hourly rate card and fee structure, which must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days from the closing date. All normal administrative and operational costs must be included in the quoted rates.

Submission Guidelines

There will be no briefing session for this procurement. Completed quotation documents must be submitted in person or via post to the Historium Building, 11 Pastorie Avenue, Paarl, 7646. Bidders must ensure all documentation reaches the ATM before the strict closing time of 11:00 on Tuesday, 15 December 2026. Late, incomplete, or non-compliant proposals will not be considered. For administrative enquiries, contact Fabian Ontong at 021-872-3441 or fin.assist@taalmuseum.co.za. For technical enquiries, contact Romeo Paulse at 021-872-3441 or terrein@taalmuseum.co.za.

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Document Downloads

Prospective bidders can access the complete RFQ documentation free of charge via the official National Treasury eTender portal:

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