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This tender is for construction consultancy services. The document outlines the general conditions of agreement for these services, including consultant and principal obligations, payment terms, variations, intellectual property rights, indemnity, insurance requirements, termination clauses, and issue resolution procedures. It also details requirements for quality and safety management systems, aboriginal participation, protection of children, modern slavery, and novation. The agreement information section specifies details such as the principal, authorized persons, consultant's engagement capacity, timelines for program submission and service completion, fee structure, and payment claim procedures. Annexures include supporting statements, subcontractor statements, a novation deed, and provisions for modern slavery and aboriginal participation. The tender is from Moree Plains Shire Council for the development of a Fleet Asset Management Plan, with a closing date of May 3, 2026.
The time to complete the services is specified in item 7 of the agreement information, which is stated as 'weeks from date of letter of award'.
The bid notice states that the principal will pay the consultant the value of the fee as determined by the principal, subject to the conditions of the agreement. Payment claims are lodged at specified times, and the principal will provide a payment schedule within 10 business days, with payment due within 15 business days after the consultant's payment claim is served. Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer.
The consultant warrants that it has no conflict of interest at the date of this agreement.
The consultant must perform the services to that standard of care and skill to be expected of a consultant who regularly acts in the capacity in which the consultant is engaged and who possesses the knowledge, skill and experience of a consultant qualified to act in that capacity.
The document mentions that if the actual aboriginal participation is less than the aboriginal participation requirement, the project manager will be liable to pay the principal an amount equal to the unmet percentage multiplied by the APP agreement value.
The document does not explicitly mention a mandatory or optional site visit for this tender.
The document outlines an issue resolution process where if an issue is not resolved by negotiation within 30 business days, either party has a further 30 business days to refer the issue to expert determination.
