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What should institutions use if no relevant standard bidding documents have been issued?
Other internationally recognized standard contract forms.
What must not be amended in the standard contract documentation?
The standard wording of the General Conditions of Contract.
In what cases should the standard bid documentation and GCC issued by CIDB be utilized?
In bids related to the construction industry.
What forms the basis of payment in common contract types specified in bidding documents?
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What must bidders include when quoting prices in their bids?
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What is an important requirement concerning the validity of bids?
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Why is pre-qualification necessary in the bidding process?
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What is essential for timely notification of bidding opportunities?
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How long should bids be advertised before closure?
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What should the fee for bidding documents reflect?
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What happens to late bids received after the stipulated time?
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What should be avoided concerning bid alterations after the deadline?
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What should happen if a bid is not substantially responsive?
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On what basis should bids be evaluated?
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When can all bids be rejected?
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What should be considered if rejection is due to lack of competition?
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What is the main purpose of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) policy?
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List three principles that guide Supply Chain Management according to the overview.
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What is the significance of the accountability chain in SCM?
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What does SCM aim to eliminate in the procurement process?
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Which act was promulgated to support Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment in procurement?
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What role do the Treasury Regulations play in SCM?
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What is one objective of the SCM policy regarding the appointment of consultants?
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How does SCM promote consistency in procurement practices?
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What is the primary responsibility of accounting officers in relation to SCM expenditures?
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How should institutions conduct themselves when interacting with suppliers?
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What must institutions provide to suppliers to facilitate the bidding process?
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Why is it important for institutions to achieve the highest professional standards in contract awarding?
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What should institutions do to ensure genuine competition in the bidding process?
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What criteria should institutions make available to suppliers during the evaluation of bids?
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What is the expectation regarding payment for work completed under a contract?
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How should institutions respond to suppliers' suggestions and complaints?
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What may institutions do in urgent and emergency cases regarding the invitation of bids?
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What is the recording requirement for urgent or emergency cases when bids are dispensed?
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What circumstances justify the use of limited bidding?
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What are the five distinct stages in the bidding process?
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What should all contracts be based on according to the document?
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What is recommended when using Standard Bidding Documents?
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What should the basis for bid evaluation be outlined in?
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When is two-stage bidding appropriate?
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Study Notes
Compiling Bid Documents
- When no recognized standard bidding documents exist, use other internationally recognized contract forms.
- The general conditions of contract wording must not be altered
- Utilize the standard bid documentation and general conditions of contract issued by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) for bids related to the construction industry.
- The type of contract should be stated clearly and contain the appropriate contract provisions.
- The most common contract types include:
- Lump sum prices
- Unit prices
- Reimbursable cost plus fees
- Combinations of the above.
- Bidding documents must be in English.
- Bid content should include:
- Inspections
- Tests
- Analyses
- Tax clearance
- Bidders should provide unit or lump sum prices that include:
- Duties
- Taxes
- Percentage fees for cost reimbursable contracts
- Other levies
- Bids can be submitted by mail or by hand. The deadline and location for receipt of bids should be specified.
- Bids should be valid for a period specified in the bidding documents which will allow sufficient time for the institution to complete the evaluation process.
Inviting Bids
- Pre-qualification is generally required for large or complex projects, or in any other circumstances where high costs for detailed bids could discourage competition.
- The scope of the contract and qualification criteria should be clearly defined.
- Institutions must notify all applicants of the pre-qualification results.
- Bidding opportunities should be advertised for at least 30 days before the closing date in the Government Tender Bulletin.
- A refundable or non-refundable fee for bidding documents is acceptable when:
- The fee is reasonable and reflects only the cost of printing and delivery.
- The fee does not discourage bids.
- All funds from the sale of bidding documents are deposited into the National Revenue Fund or Provincial Revenue Fund.
Receiving Responses
- Bids should be opened publicly at the stipulated time and location.
- Late bids will not be considered.
- Bidders should not be permitted to alter bids after the deadline.
- Information regarding the examination, clarification, and evaluation of bids should be confidential until the successful bidder is notified.
- Bids should be complete, original, properly signed, accompanied by required securities, responsive to the bidding documents, and generally in order.
- Bids containing material deviations or reservations to the terms, conditions, and specifications are not considered.
Evaluating Responses
- Bids should be evaluated based on the criteria outlined in the bidding documents.
- All bids can be rejected when deemed necessary.
- Reasons for rejection may include:
- Lack of effective competition.
- Non-responsive bids.
- Lack of competition shouldn't be determined solely on the basis of the number of bidders. Wider advertising may be considered in such cases.
Supply Chain Management Policy for Accounting Officers
- Supply Chain Management is an integrated part of financial management that involves international best practices.
- It is a collaborative strategy for integrating procurement and provisioning processes.
- The goal is to:
- Eliminate non-value-added costs.
- Optimize infrastructure, time, and activities.
- Better serve end users.
- Improve competitiveness.
Purpose of the Policy
- The purpose of this Supply Chain Management (SCM) policy is to implement the five pillars of procurement:
- Fair
- Equitable
- Transparent
- Competitive
- Cost-effective
- It aims to modernize public sector management.
- It seeks to create a more people-friendly and responsive system that meets the needs of communities.
- The accountability chain is critical for improving financial management within the public sector.
- Failing to implement the measures outlined in the guideline documents could result in personal liability for accounting officers.
SCM Policy Objectives
- Transform government procurement and provisioning practices into an integrated SCM function.
- Develop a systematic approach for appointing consultants.
- Create a shared understanding and interpretation of preferential procurement policies.
- Promote consistent application of leading practices throughout government's supply chain.
SCM Performance
- Risk Management is part of the SCM performance.
Implementation Strategy
- Accounting officers are fully responsible and accountable for all expenditures related to SCM within their scope of responsibility.
- All expenditures must adhere to appropriate regulations, directives, and procedures.
- Each accounting officer is responsible for implementing the policies outlined in this document.
- The development of a world-class SCM system should lead to continuous improvements in affordability and value for money.
Institutions
- Institutions should adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, impartiality, and objectivity when dealing with suppliers and potential suppliers.
- They should be fair, efficient, firm, and courteous.
- They should achieve the highest professional standards in awarding contracts.
- Institutions should provide clear specifications that encourage innovation and refer to relevant technical and other standards when applicable.
- Institutions should provide suppliers with the necessary information to respond to the bidding process and clearly state procurement contact points.
- The bidding process must be managed to preserve genuine competition and avoid discrimination.
- Institutions should make the criteria for evaluating bids available to suppliers, evaluate bids objectively, and promptly notify the outcome.
- Institutions should pay promptly for work done in accordance with the standards established by a legal and binding contract.
- Institutions should promptly, courteously, and efficiently respond to suggestions, inquiries, and complaints.
Urgent and Emergency Cases
- In an urgent or emergency situation, the institution may dispense with the invitation of bids and obtain the required goods, works, or services through quotations.
- The database of prospective suppliers may be used, or any other method that is in the best interest of the State.
- Urgent cases are those where early delivery is critically important, and it is either impossible or impractical to solicit competitive bids.
- Emergency cases are those requiring immediate action to avoid a dangerous, risky, or distressing situation.
- The reasons for dispensing with competitive bids should be clearly documented and approved by the accounting officer or their delegate.
Two-Stage Bidding
- Two stage bidding is appropriate for large, complex plants or projects where it may be undesirable or impractical to prepare complete technical specifications in advance.
- It involves two stages:
- Technical bids
- Commercial bids
- This process is also beneficial for procuring equipment that is changing quickly due to technological advances.
How Bidding Procedures Work
- The bidding process consists of five stages:
- Compiling bid documents
- Inviting bids
- Receiving bids
- Evaluating bids
- Clearing successful bidder and awarding contracts
Using Standard Bidding Documents
- Institutions should use and customize the standard bidding documents (SBDs) issued by the National Treasury with minimal changes as necessary to meet contract and project-specific issues.
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