Panel for Section 78 Assessments in Municipal Services.
Precious Nzuza
In plain English
A panel of service providers is being appointed to support municipalities in conducting Section 78 assessments for water and electricity services. Eligible bidders must register on the SALGA supply chain management portal.
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The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is seeking a panel of service providers to assist municipalities with Section 76-80 Municipal Systems Act processes. The work focuses on Section 78 assessments for water and electricity services over a 36-month period. Key deliverables include conducting status quo diagnostic assessments, performing options analysis for service delivery mechanisms, financial and economic modelling, and managing stakeholder consultations. The project requires expertise in municipal law, infrastructure engineering, and financial planning. Work will take place across various municipalities in South Africa as directed by SALGA.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Engineering team members must hold relevant professional registrations
- Must achieve a minimum technical functionality score of 70 points
Contact & how to apply
Name: Precious Nzuza
Email: Pnzuza@salga.org.za
Phone: 012-369-8000
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted electronically via the SALGA supply chain management portal at https://scmportal.salga.org.za/. Submissions made through any other method will not be accepted.
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