| Council invites tenders for suppliers wishing to become pre-qualified suppliers of the Services detailed in Part 5 - Scope.
Suppliers are advised that:
- this invitation for tenders is a “refresh” of arrangement T000078;
- arrangement T00078, will continue, and
- suppliers who have already been selected as a pre-qualified supplier under T000078 do not need to submit a tender in response to this invitation unless the supplier wishes to change some aspect of their offering.
This Invitation to Tender is seeking to create a register of pre-qualified suppliers (ROPS) for the following categories ONLY:
- Category 01 – Bushfire Prediction
- Category 02 – Bushfire Detection
- Category 03 – Aerial Operations
- Category 04 – Uncrewed Firefighting Solutions
Respondents may submit for one (1) or more of the specific categories listed above within their tender.
The ROPS will be for four (4) periods of up to twelve (12) months each, which will be granted at the Principal’s absolute discretion. The Schedule of Pricing will be firm for the duration of each period. Whilst a Schedule of Pricing will apply under the ROPS, the Principal reserves the right to seek quotes from the Suppliers on the ROPS.
The intent of this Invitation to Tender is to establish a ROPS that includes a register of suppliers that are capable of responding to the Council’s requirements in a timely manner; and where the Council can either:
- directly engage a supplier from the ROPS on an as required basis utilising the rates provided within the Schedule of Pricing or on other rates as agreed; or
- request quote(s) from one or more suppliers on the ROPS on an as required basis for fixed term services utilising the rates provided within the Schedule of Pricing or on other rates or lump sum price as agreed.
Inclusion onto this ROPS does not provide a guarantee of work during the term of this Contract.
Whilst Council encourages all capable suppliers to tender, Council advises that the Council intends to utilise this ROPS to encourage the development of competitive local business and industry. This may result in Council giving preference to local suppliers over non-local suppliers when engaging suppliers from the ROPS.
Council has a goal of achieving zero net emissions by 2026 and encourages its partners, including contractors to contribute to this goal where feasible/appropriate. Such methods to achieve this include:
- Lower Carbon footprint
- Waste reduction and deferral
- Efficient resource consumption
Please refer to Council’s Zero Emissions Organisational Strategy 2016 – 2026, Climate Change Response Policy, Emissions Reduction Policy and Environment & Sustainable Living Policy.
For detailed information, response documentation and submission instructions, please access Noosa Shire Council's Current Tenders website.
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