Council seeks an experienced operator to manage the Ultima Compost Facility, processing FOGO and green waste. Initial term of 2 years, with potential extension to 5-7 years. Proposals due 4 December 2026 via VendorPanel. Mandatory compliance: OHS and insurance. Evaluation criteria: commercial model/price (20%), experience/capability (35%), operational methodology (25%), capacity (10%), social/economic benefit (5%), environmental benefit (5%). Optional briefing session 4 Nov 2026 and site visit 6 Nov 2026. Facility capacity up to 2,500 tonnes per annum.
Proposals must be submitted electronically by 4:00pm ADST, 4 December 2026. request closing time 4: 00pm adst, 4 december 2026
Council will pay invoices within 30 days of receipt. 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
Offers are evaluated on best value for money, with criteria including commercial model/price (20%), experience and capability (35%), operational methodology (25%), capacity (10%), social/economic benefit (5%), and environmental benefit (5%). each offer will receive an overall evaluation score based on the evaluation criteria, which will inform councils assessment of the best value for money outcome
Respondents must meet mandatory compliance criteria including OHS and risk management systems and minimum insurance requirements. invitees must meet the following mandatory compliance criteria. . . ohs and risk management systems. . . insurance minimum insurance requirements are met
An optional site visit is scheduled for 11:00am, Friday 6th November 2026 at **** Sea Lake-Swan Hill Road, Ultima, Victoria. site visit time date: 11: 00am, friday 6th november 2026 location: **** sea lakeswan hill road, ultima, victoria attendance: optional
Questions must be submitted via VendorPanel by 27 November 2026. end of period for questions 27 november 2026
Offers lodged after the closing time may be disqualified. if an offer is lodged after the closing time, it may be disqualified from the invitation process and may be ineligible for consideration