This Request for Tender (RFT) is for the lease of council surplus vacant land by the Lockyer Valley Regional Council. The lease is for a term of five years, with the successful tenderer responsible for performing obligations in accordance with the trustee lease terms. Tenderers must propose a use that is cost-effective and brings value to the community and region. Key requirements include obtaining necessary planning approvals, providing customer service, making rental payments and covering all outgoings, and maintaining the leased premises. Tenderers must also comply with work, health, and safety laws, and environmental sustainability policies. Mandatory requirements for tender submission include completion of all questions and schedules, proof of insurance, pre-lodgement advice from council, acceptance of lease terms, submission of a WHS management plan, details of litigation history, financial capacity, and a site plan of proposed use. The lease rental is firm for the first year with a 3% fixed percentage increase annually. Outgoings will be invoiced separately. A site inspection is optional and scheduled for April 23, 2026. The tender closing date is May 5, 2026. The evaluation process involves mandatory requirements, business model assessment, and overall value for money.
The bid notice states that offers must be submitted by closing date and time: 2pm, Tuesday 5th May 2026, AEST. The tendering closing date of the tender period is Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
The bid notice states that the successful tenderer will be responsible for the payment of the lease rental of the land, lease registration fees, and outgoings including phone, internet, gas, electricity, first aid equipment, access keys, security, water sewerage charges, and any security devices required by the successful tenderer. The proposed annual rental is firm for the first year of the trustee lease with a 3 fixed percentage increase to be applied on each anniversary of the trustee lease commencement date. Outgoings and invoices will be invoiced separately by council pursuant to the trustee lease terms and will be additional to the annual rental.
The bid notice states that the evaluation process will consider alignment to the use of the land, councils objectives, and the broader needs of the community. The staged evaluation process includes mandatory requirements, evaluation criteria based on the business model, and an overall value for money assessment.
The bid notice states that the successful tenderer will be required to hold, or detail how they intend to obtain, qualifications and skills to safely operate the permitted use of the land, maintain $20 million public liability insurance throughout the trustee lease term, and all necessary approvals including timing of applications. Tenderers must also be able to show how they would meet the financial obligations listed in this RFT at Part 3 item 1 Requirements.
The bid notice states that where the mentioned markers are not met, council reserves its rights in accordance with the trustee lease terms, up to and including termination, to address any breaches in accordance with the trustee lease terms. If the successful tenderer does not make council aware of any breach, council reserves the right to terminate the trustee lease.
The bid notice states that attendance at a site visit is optional and is scheduled to take place on Thursday 23 April 2026. Attendees must register for the site visit no later than 4pm, Tuesday, 21 April 2026 by emailing the name and contact details of proposed attendees to tenders@lvrc. qld. gov. au.
The bid notice states that last clarification requests are received on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
