The State of Queensland, acting through the Office of the Inspector-General of Emergency Management, is seeking quotes for a research project to develop a capability framework. The project includes developing methodologies for research prioritisation, implementation, utilisation, and reporting within the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements. Key deliverables include a research prioritisation methodology and guide, a research implementation and utilisation guide, and a research reporting framework. The project duration is 16 weeks from contract commencement. Offers are due by 2:00 PM on 29 June 2026. Mandatory criteria include compliance with insurance requirements and the Queensland Government Supplier Code of Conduct. Evaluation will consider practical application, methodology, timeline feasibility, expertise in disaster management, and public research institution affiliation.
The final report is due 16 weeks from the contract start date. The project outputs should be delivered within this timeframe.
If no discount is offered, the customer's standard payment terms of 30 days shall apply. If the supplier is a small business registered with the on-time payment small business register, payment terms are 20 days or as amended by policy.
The supplier warrants that neither it, nor its personnel have engaged in, or will engage in, any collusive, anticompetitive or similar conduct. The supplier also warrants that it will not, and will ensure its personnel do not, place themselves in a position that may give rise to a conflict of interest.
Quotes will be evaluated based on compliance with requirements, ability to meet timeframes, cost and value for money, practical application pathway, project methodology, timeline feasibility, capability, expertise, and knowledge of Queensland disaster management arrangements, and public research institution affiliation.
The supplier must demonstrate capability, expertise, and knowledge of Queensland disaster management arrangements, including qualifications and prior success in relevant research methodologies. Experience in disaster management contexts is desirable.
Failure to comply with the requirement to publicly acknowledge the funding source may result in a breach of contract.
The customer may disqualify a supplier if it believes the supplier has breached any warranty, including those related to anticompetitive conduct or conflict of interest.
