# Terms of reference item Bidders response Substantiation 1 Purpose of these Terms of Reference Accepted / not accepted 2 Background Information Accepted / not accepted 3 LTA Requirements - General 3.1 Period and level of effort 1) GTAC seeks to procure the services of LTAs as follows: a) For a period of three to five years commencing on or about 1 January 2016; Accepted / not accepted b) The level of effort required from a contracted LTA will depend on GTAC’s volume of business and number of project assignments as well as the availability of the LTA; Accepted / not accepted c) A minimum commitment of 120 working days per annum may be expected of an LTA’s time; Accepted / not accepted d) An additional number of days per annum may be agreed upon to be used on a drawdown basis as and when the need arises. Such work will be agreed in ‘Instruction to Perform Work’ specifications; and Accepted / not accepted e) The maximum number of days per annum over the contract period will be 230 days. Accepted / not accepted 2) The specific number of days to be contracted will be negotiated with each successful LTA based on GTAC needs and taking into account the LTA’s specific capabilities, qualifications, expertise and availability. Accepted / not accepted 3) The number of days for the second and subsequent years of the contract may be Accepted / not accepted
3) Logical, creative, innovative, analytical, lateral thinking and problem solving; Compliant / Non-compliant 4) Communication skills (verbal & written) with the ability to listen and learn; Compliant / Non-compliant 5) Ability to work under consistent and continuous pressure from varied sources, yet be able to maintain a supportive approach; and Compliant / Non-compliant 6) Computer skills including detailed knowledge and use of the Microsoft Office Suite. Compliant / Non-compliant 4 LTA Requirements per GTAC area of work 4.1 Transaction Advisory Services and Public-Private Partnerships Services offered for this area of work Yes / No 4.1.1 Background 4.1.2 Specific qualifications required 1) A post-graduate degree in Finance and/or Economics; or Compliant / Non-compliant 2) A post-graduate degree in Law, including public administration and contract law. Compliant / Non-compliant 4.1.3 Specific expertise required 1) Infrastructure project planning, options analysis, cost-benefit analysis; Compliant / Non-compliant 2) Financial analysis and modelling; Compliant / Non-compliant 3) Industry and market analysis; Compliant / Non-compliant 4) Supply chain management and PPP regulations and procedures; Compliant / Non-compliant 5) Tender evaluation; Compliant / Non-compliant 6) Contract negotiation and contract Compliant /
5) The functioning of government at departmental and inter-departmental levels and across all spheres; Compliant / Non-compliant 6) Government policy frameworks and legislation; Public Service Act, PFMA, MFMA etc.; Compliant / Non-compliant 7) Results Based Management principles and Outcomes approach to planning and monitoring and evaluation including the Framework for Strategic and Annual Performance Planning; Compliant / Non-compliant 8) Facilitation techniques for public sector strategic planning and other workshops; Compliant / Non-compliant 9) PMBoK based programme and project management in the public sector; Compliant / Non-compliant 10) Organisation and institutional development; service delivery modelling, business process re-engineering, business case development, organisational design, strategic management, financial management, supply chain management, and operations management, monitoring and evaluation and performance management; Compliant / Non-compliant 11) Diagnostic assessments; and Compliant / Non-compliant 12) Leadership development and capacity building in the public service. Compliant / Non-compliant 4.4 Economic Development Services offered for this area of work Yes / No 4.4.1 Background 4.4.2 Specific qualifications 1) A post-graduate degree in Economics, Compliant /
legislation; Public Service Act, PFMA, MFMA etc.; Non-compliant 5) Results Based Management principles and outcomes approach to planning and monitoring and evaluation including the Framework for Strategic and Annual Performance Planning; Compliant / Non-compliant 6) Facilitation techniques for public sector strategic planning and other workshops; Compliant / Non-compliant 7) PMBoK based programme and project management in the public sector; Compliant / Non-compliant 8) Diagnostic assessments; and Compliant / Non-compliant 9) Leadership development and capacity building in the public service. Compliant / Non-compliant 4.6 Municipal Support and Human Settlements Services offered for this area of work Yes / No 4.6.1 Background 4.6.2 Specific qualifications 1) A post-graduate degree in Economics, Public Finance, Planning, Management, Engineering, Human Resources Management, Public Administration or Law. Compliant / Non-compliant 4.6.3 Specific expertise 1) Familiarity with government’s National Development Plan, plus one or more of the following: Compliant / Non-compliant a) Municipal finance management; Compliant / Non-compliant b) Local economic development and finance; Compliant / Non-compliant
1) Indicative remuneration rate bands are as follows: a) Category I - Principal LTAs: R 9 100 to R 11 700 per day (excluding VAT); Accepted / not accepted Identify the category relevant to your bid based on years of relevant professional experience b) Category II - Senior LTAs: R 6 500 to R 8 200 per day (excluding VAT). Accepted / not accepted Identify the category relevant to your bid based on years of relevant professional experience 2) GTAC will make offers to successful bidders. Accepted / not accepted 3) Fees will be adjusted each year to accommodate inflation-related cost of living increases. Accepted / not accepted 4) Fees exclude direct costs relating to project execution such as travel for which GTAC will make provision. Accepted / not accepted 5) GTAC does not pay for LTA travel and parking costs to and from place of residence and GTAC offices. Accepted / not accepted 5.2 Geographic areas of work Accepted / not accepted 5.3 Facilities to be provided by GTAC Accepted / not accepted 5.4 Facilities to be provided by LTAs Accepted / not accepted 5,5 LTA Reporting Requirements Accepted / not accepted