Council seeks an experienced operator to manage the Ultima Compost Facility, processing FOGO and green waste. Initial contract term of 2 years, with potential extension to 5-7 years. Offers due 4 December 2026 via VendorPanel. Optional briefing session on 4 November 2026 and site visit on 6 November 2026. Evaluation criteria include commercial model price (20%), experience and capability (35%), operational methodology (25%), capacity (10%), social and economic benefit (5%), and 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. The invitation states: request closing time 4: 00pm adst, 4 december 2026.
Council will pay invoices within 30 days of receipt. The contract states: 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.
The contractor warrants that materials and documents produced do not breach third-party intellectual property rights. The contract states: the contractor warrants that materials, documents, processes and other things produced by the contractor in providing the service do not and will not breach any copyright or other intellectual property rights held by a third party.
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%), and environmental benefit (5%).
Respondents must demonstrate OHS and risk management systems and meet minimum insurance requirements. The document states: ohs and risk management systems demonstration that safe systems of work will be maintained throughout the delivery of the contract and insurance minimum insurance requirements are met.
A site visit is optional and scheduled for 11:00am, Friday 6 November 2026 at **** Sea Lake-Swan Hill Road, Ultima, Victoria. The document states: site visit time date: 11: 00am, friday 6th november 2026 location: **** sea lakeswan hill road, ultima, victoria attendance: optional.
Complaints about the invitation must be submitted immediately upon the cause arising. The document states: any complaint about this invitation or the invitation process must be submitted in writing to ***@***. *. * immediately upon the cause of the complaint arising.
Failure to comply with requirements may lead to disqualification. The document states: any failure to comply with the requirements set out in this part a2 or part a3 will, in the absolute discretion of the council, entitle the council to disqualify an invitee from the invitation process.