The bidder obtaining the highest number of total points will be awarded the contract. Preference points shall be calculated after prices have been brought to a comparative basis taking into account all factors of non-firm prices and all unconditional discounts; Points scored must be rounded off to the nearest two (2) decimal places. In the event that two or more Bids have scored equal total points, the successful bid must be the one scoring the highest number of preference points for B-BBEE. However, when functionality is part of the evaluation process and two or more Bids have scored equal points including equal preference points for B-BBEE, the successful bid must be the one scoring the highest score for functionality. Should two or more Bids be equal in all respects; the award shall be decided by the drawing of lots. Bidders who qualify as EMEs in terms of the B-BBEE Act must submit a certificate issued by an Accounting Officer as contemplated in the CCA or a Verification Agency accredited by or a Registered Auditor. Registered auditors do not need to meet the prerequisite for IRBA’s approval for the purpose of conducting verification and issuing EMEs with B-BBEE Status Level Certificates. Bidders other than EMEs must submit their original and valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate or a certified copy thereof, substantiating their B-BBEE rating issued by a Registered Auditor approved by IRBA or a Verification Agency accredited by SANAS. A trust, consortium or joint venture, will qualify for points for their status level as a entity, provided that the entity submits their B-BBEE status level certificate. A trust, consortium or joint venture will qualify for points for their status level as an unincorporated entity, provided that the entity submits their consolidated B-BBEE scorecard as if they were a group structure and
The bidder obtaining the highest number of total points will be awarded the contract. Preference points shall be calculated after prices have been brought to a comparative basis taking into account all factors of non-firm prices and all unconditional discounts; Points scored must be rounded off to the nearest two (2) decimal places. In the event that two or more Bids have scored equal total points, the successful bid must be the one scoring the highest number of preference points for B-BBEE. However, when functionality is part of the evaluation process and two or more Bids have scored equal points including equal preference points for B-BBEE, the successful bid must be the one scoring the highest score for functionality. Should two or more Bids be equal in all respects; the award shall be decided by the drawing of lots. Bidders who qualify as EMEs in terms of the B-BBEE Act must submit a certificate issued by an Accounting Officer as contemplated in the CCA or a Verification Agency accredited by or a Registered Auditor. Registered auditors do not need to meet the prerequisite for IRBA’s approval for the purpose of conducting verification and issuing EMEs with B-BBEE Status Level Certificates. Bidders other than EMEs must submit their original and valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate or a certified copy thereof, substantiating their B-BBEE rating issued by a Registered Auditor approved by IRBA or a Verification Agency accredited by SANAS. A trust, consortium or joint venture, will qualify for points for their status level as a entity, provided that the entity submits their B-BBEE status level certificate. A trust, consortium or joint venture will qualify for points for their status level as an unincorporated entity, provided that the entity submits their consolidated B-BBEE scorecard as if they were a group structure and
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