Compulsory Briefing Sessions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Q: How many parking bays will the RAF require?
A: The National regulation prescribes 4 parking’s per 100m²
The RAF might negotiate 2-3 parking’s per 100m²
2. Q: What is the closing date for the Proposals?
A: Extended to 22nd July at 11h00 a.m.
3. Q: What is the occupation date?
A: Occupation date to 1st April 2012 (reviewed from 1st November 2011)
Beneficial occupation 2 months prior, i.e. 01st February 2012
4. Q: Who is responsible for Tenant Installation (TI)?
A: RAF will be responsible for TI. But a tenant installation allowance is required
from the landlord.
5. Q: Whose BEE credentials will be evaluated?
A: Person(s)/Company that will contract with the RAF.
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6. Q: When will the successful bidder(s) be notified?
A: Approximately 2 months after the closing date.
7. Q: Is RAF looking for a multi – tenant or a single tenant building?
A: Both options will be considered by RAF.
8. Q: What does RAF mean by “Prime Site”?
A: Prime will be in the context of RAF achieving its objectives of being accessible
to the public at large.
9. Q: Would the RAF consider a new development?
A: Yes, if the time frames specified above will be met.
10.
Q: Who is responsible for the overall maintenance of the building?
A: (i) Building – Landlord is responsible
(ii) Rental Space – RAF would like to have an option to tie in with the
building
maintenance services
11.
Q: Who will be responsible for security?
A: (i) RAF expects 24/7 perimeter security provided by landlord
(ii) RAF will make/provide security for the rented space (Internal
safeguarding/security)
(iii) RAF will insist on a forum to manage security.
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12.
Q: Will RAF pay deposit or provide a bank guarantee?
A: No
13.
Q: Does RAF need to work through Public Works?
A: No, RAF is a schedule 3A public entity therefore it has autonomy to follow
their own tender processes.
14.
Q: It the building does not have air-conditioning, will the RAF be prepared to
install their own?
A: No, landlord must provide an air-conditioning system and maintain it during
the tenure of the lease.
15.
Q: What is the proximity for the front office to the back office?
A: The two have to be in the same building. As close to each other as
possible.
16.
Q: What portion of the lease premises will be used a s a front office and which
will be used a back office?
A: 20% - 30% split
17.
Q: What is an empty shell?
A: It is a building that will allow RAF to do its Tenant Installation in
accordance with the RAF’s brand and design.
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18.
Q: Can a bidder respond to more than one Province?
A: Yes, as long as they have attended the compulsory briefing sessions per
province.
19.
Q: Can a proposal be made for a 10 year lease?
A: The benchmark is 5year lease but can show progress of increase
20.
Q: Is a finder’s fee payable by the RAF?
A: No finders fee is payable
21.
Q: Is the Bid Document sold?
A: No
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