Council seeks an experienced operator to manage the Ultima Compost Facility, processing FOGO and green waste. Initial term of 2 years with possible extension to 5-7 years. Proposals due 4 December 2026 via VendorPanel. Optional briefing session 4 November 2026 and site visit 6 November 2026. Evaluation criteria include commercial model price (20%), experience and capability (35%), operational methodology (25%), capacity (10%), social and economic benefit (5%), environmental benefit (5%). Mandatory requirements include OHS and risk management systems and insurance.
Offers must be lodged electronically by 4:00pm ADST, 4 December 2026. request closing time 4: 00pm adst, 4 december 2026
Council will pay each invoice within 30 days of receipt. council will pay the amount of each invoice within 30 days of its receipt or 30 days after completion of the service whichever is the later
Offers are evaluated on best value for money with weighted criteria including commercial model price (20%), experience and capability (35%), operational methodology (25%), capacity (10%), social and economic benefit (5%), environmental benefit (5%). each offer will receive an overall evaluation score based on the evaluation criteria, which will inform councils assessment of the best value for money outcome
Respondents must demonstrate OHS and risk management systems and meet minimum insurance requirements. ohs and risk management systems demonstration that safe systems of work will be maintained throughout the delivery of the contract
An optional site visit is scheduled for 11:00am, Friday 6 November 2026 at **** Sea Lake-Swan Hill Road, Ultima, Victoria. site visit time date: 11: 00am, friday 6th november 2026 location: **** sea lakeswan hill road, ultima, victoria attendance: optional
Offers lodged after closing time may be disqualified unless exceptional circumstances are documented. if an offer is lodged after the closing time, it may be disqualified from the invitation process and may be ineligible for consideration
