This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Procurement Advisory Services for the Major Capital, Water and Disaster Recovery Program. The services are for a fixed-term engagement. Respondents must submit their responses by Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 02:00 AM E. South America Standard Time. The buyer is Douglas Shire Council. Attached documents include the contract, RFQ, scope, response schedule, and procurement process conditions. Respondents are responsible for ensuring they can receive all communications and must notify the principal of any issues. Artificial intelligence systems may be used, subject to restrictions. Responses must be exclusive of GST and in Australian dollars. The principal is not bound to accept the lowest price or highest score, and may accept responses in whole or in part. Intellectual property rights in the response belong to the principal upon lodgement. Confidentiality must be maintained.
The closing date for submissions is Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 02:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
By lodging a response, the respondent warrants that all information provided is accurate and that they hold all necessary competencies, licenses, and authorisations. Further warranties regarding investigations, ability, price, and competitive neutrality are also required.
Responses will be assessed against evaluation criteria, but the principal may consider any relevant information, including past performance and subjective opinions. The principal is not bound to accept the response with the highest score.
Respondents must warrant that they hold and are compliant with all necessary competencies, licenses, accreditations, certifications, permits, clearances, and other authorisations required for the scope of work. They must also not be excluded from submitting a tender under any applicable government scheme.
Attendance at briefings or site inspections may be mandatory or encouraged, as identified in the general information. Respondents must confirm attendance and adhere to safety requirements.
Supplier queries must be submitted by Monday, 27 July 2026, 02:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
The principal may exclude a response if the respondent has failed to comply with procurement process conditions, breached a warranty, or cannot reasonably comply with contractual obligations. Nonconforming or late responses may also be excluded.
