Loddon Shire Council is seeking a qualified consultant for the Newbridge Township Structure Plan Stage 1. The project involves background research, community engagement strategy development, a consultation program, and preparing a position paper. Stage 2 involves producing a structure plan if endorsed. The closing date for quotations is 12:00 PM on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. Quotations must be submitted via the council's etender box. The council is not bound to accept the lowest or any quotation. Payment terms are 30 days after contract manager approval. Performance security is not required. Mandatory criteria include risk management, OHS requirements, and relevant insurances. Weighted criteria include financial benefit to council and capability. The consultant must have demonstrated experience in strategic land-use planning, community engagement, and working with local government. A provisional price for Stage 2 is also required.
The final delivery date for this project is 30 June 2026.
The bid notice states that payment terms are 30 days after the contract manager has approved works for payment.
The contractor warrants on both labour and materials supplied under this contract that where within 12 months of the completion of the works, any defect arises other than from reasonable fair wear and tear in relation to the works performed by the contractor, the contractor shall promptly upon receipt of written notice thereof from the council, at its own cost rectify the defect or reexecute or make good anything not properly performed.
Quotations will be evaluated on mandatory criteria (risk management, OHS requirements, relevant insurances) and weighted criteria (financial benefit to council - 20%, capability - 50%, capacity - 30%).
Consultants must have demonstrated experience in strategic land-use planning, understanding of risk in settlement planning, engaging with traditional owners, rural and regional planning, community consultation and engagement, preparation of structure plans or strategic planning documents, and working with local government organisations. Experience in small town or rural community engagement will be highly regarded.
If the works are not completed by the date for practical completion of the contract, the superintendent shall certify as due and payable to the council, liquidated damages in the amount referenced in item 17 of the schedule, for every day after the end date of the contract, until the works are completed to councils satisfaction.
The supplier query cutoff date is Thursday 16 April 2026, 11:00 PM.
