Request for Proposal: SIDAFF 01/2025

GreenCape has issued RFP SIDAFF 01/2025 to appoint a Professional Service Provider for the project preparation of two water infrastructure projects in the Swartland Municipality. Project A involves upgrading the Swartland Water Treatment Works from 29Ml/d to 40Ml/d (est. R305 million), and Project B involves upgrading the bulk pipeline between Malmesbury and Darling (est. R200 million). The preparation must follow ECSA guidelines and IFC/World Bank environmental and social standards, focusing on technical feasibility, financial bankability, and climate resilience. The procurement is phased, with initial stages fixed-fee and later stages based on confirmed project costs.

• The SIDAFF Programme, an initiative of the Western Cape Government (WCG), aims to help intermediate municipalities develop and finance sustainable infrastructure projects. It focuses on accessing funds for project preparation and catalysing financing for implementation once projects are bankable, prioritising those that align with National development goals and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• The SIDAFF Grant Facility is implemented by GreenCape and funded by international donors, specifically the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and Impact Fund Denmark (IFD). Project preparation must adhere to local South African laws and international standards, including the International Finance Corporation's (IFC) Performance Standards for Environmental and Social Sustainability and Environmental and Social Standards (ESS).
• Project A involves the upgrade and refurbishment of the Swartland Water Treatment Works (WTW) at Sonquasdrift. The objective is to increase the plant capacity from 29Ml/d to 40Ml/d, with an estimated total cost of works of R305 million. This project is dependent on the Berg River-Voölvlei Augmentation Scheme (BRVAS) becoming operational, which is expected in 2029.
• Project B focuses on upgrading the existing bulk pipeline between Malmesbury and Darling to increase capacity for water supply to Darling and Yzerfontein. The estimated total cost of works is R200 million. The PSP must identify critical sections for replacement based on the 2021 Swartland Bulk Water Master Plan, pipe burst frequency, and demand projections.
• The scope of services for both projects follows the Engineering Council of SA (ECSA) Guideline Scope of Services and Tariff of Fees for Civil Engineering Services. The work is divided into four stages: Stage 1 (Inception), Stage 2 (Concept and Viability, including assessments), Stage 3 (Detailed Design), and Stage 4 (Documentation and Procurement).
• The procurement approach uses a phased pricing model. Stages 1, 2a, and 2b are costed as a fixed fee. Stages 3 and 4 are estimated based on current costs of works using a discount or mark-up rate relative to the ECSA fee scale. GreenCape reserves the right to terminate the contract after Stage 2 if the project is deemed unfeasible or if grant funding is insufficient.
• Tender evaluation is based on a technical score (requiring a minimum of 80% to proceed to financial evaluation), a financial score, and B-BBEE status. Technical evaluation includes the experience of key personnel (Project Director, Civil Engineer, Water Specialist, Finance Specialist, Quantity Surveyor, and Legal Specialist), the tenderer's project experience from 2018-2024, and the proposed technical approach.
• The RFP requires the PSP to integrate climate change resilience and environmental sustainability into the project preparation. This includes reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improving resilience against climate change impacts, and complying with the Climate Change Act 2024.
• The project preparation must include a full financial feasibility assessment. This must cover lifecycle cost analysis and explore novel revenue sources to finance debt, such as tariff increases, development charges, tax increment financing, and beneficiation revenue streams, to determine the municipality's maximum viable debt threshold.
• Knowledge transfer and skills development are mandatory components of the project management, which must be conducted in line with the CIDB B.U.I.L.D. Programme. The PSP may utilize various types of learners, including Occupational, Trade, and Work Integrated Learners.

APA

GreenCape (n.d.). Request for Proposal: SIDAFF 01/2025. https://greencape.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GreenCape_Request-for-Proposal_Terms-of-Reference_SIDAFF_Swartland-1.pdf

Chicago

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BibTeX

@techreport{greencapendrequest, author = {{GreenCape}}, title = {{Request for Proposal: SIDAFF 01/2025}}, institution = {GreenCape}, url = {https://greencape.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GreenCape_Request-for-Proposal_Terms-of-Reference_SIDAFF_Swartland-1.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }