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 the preparation of a position paper. The successful consultant will be responsible for identifying planning opportunities and constraints, improving community understanding of planning and heritage, and facilitating discussions on future development scenarios. Stage 2, the development of a structure plan, is a separable portion for which a provisional price should be provided. The project is expected to commence in April 2026 and be completed by June 30, 2026. Quotations must be submitted via the VendorPanel etender box by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. Late, emailed, faxed, or hard copy submissions will not be considered. Enquiries should be directed to the Procurement Team via the online forum.
The bid notice states that 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 bid notice states that 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.
The bid notice states that quotations will be evaluated on the following criteria: mandatory criteria (risk management, OHS requirements, relevant insurances) and weighted criteria (financial benefit to council - relative cost to council 20%, capability - demonstrated experience in community engagement, relevant industry experience 50%, capacity - proposed methodology and approach 30%).
The bid notice states that consultants must provide the following information in their quotation: company profile and relevant experience, details of proposed project team and key personnel, description of proposed methodology, examples of similar projects undertaken, proposed project timeline, fee proposal including breakdown of costs, inc. stage 2 options, and confirmation of relevant insurances.
The bid notice states that 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 bid notice does not explicitly mention a site visit.
The bid notice does not require sample submission.
The bid notice states that the supplier query cutoff is Thursday 23 April 2026 11:00 PM E. South America Standard Time.