Loddon Shire Council is seeking a qualified consultant for the Newbridge Township Structure Plan Stage 1. The project involves background research, developing a community engagement strategy, conducting a consultation program, and preparing a position paper. The successful consultant will also provide a provisional price for a potential Stage 2 structure plan. Quotations close on April 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The evaluation criteria include risk management, OHS requirements, relevant insurances, financial benefit to council, and capability. Payment terms are 30 days after approved works, and performance security is not required. The contract is a lump sum, not subject to price adjustment.
The final delivery for Stage 1 of this project is due by 30 June 2026.
The bid notice states that Payment terms are 30 days after the contract manager has approved works for payment.
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.
Quotations will be evaluated on mandatory criteria including risk management, OHS requirements, and relevant insurances (pass/fail), and weighted criteria including financial benefit to council (20%), capability demonstrated (experience in community engagement, relevant industry experience) (50%), and capacity (proposed methodology and approach) (30%).
Council is seeking consultants with demonstrated experience in strategic landuse planning, understanding of risk as it relates to settlement planning, engaging with traditional owners and communicating the significance of cultural heritage, rural and regional planning, community consultation and engagement, preparation of structure plans or strategic planning documents, and working with local government organisations. Experience in small town or rural community engagement will be highly regarded.
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 supplier query cutoff date is Thursday 16 April 2026, 11:00 PM.
