This Request for Tender (RFT) is for Stage 1 of the Kalkadoon Heritage Centre and Community Skills Project, focusing on developing a business model, reviewing corporate governance, and enhancing director capacity building. The project is funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) under the Jobs, Land and Economy Programme. The total grant for the project is $770,000 (incl. GST), with $440,000 (excl. GST) allocated to consultants and planning. Key deliverables for Stage 1 include: 1. Review and develop a plan to improve the organisational structure and corporate governance of Kalkadoon PBC's business model. 2. Develop a plan for the establishment and operation of a cultural, tourism, and economic precinct on Kalkadoon land. 3. Strengthen the capacity of directors and board members through identifying training and development programs. The RFT also provides advanced tender notices for Stage 2 (Cultural, Tourism and Economic Precinct Plan) and Stage 3 (Land Use Master Plan), indicating a phased procurement approach. The project agreement end date is 30 November 2027. Mandatory requirements for tenderers include professional indemnity insurance of at least $10 million, public liability, and workers compensation cover, and agreement to comply with relevant legislation and head agreement requirements. Indigenous-owned and led firms, Supply Nation registered businesses, and firms with indigenous staff are strongly encouraged to tender. The indicative budget for this Stage 1 engagement is between $30,000 and $60,000 (excl. GST). Proposals exceeding $50,000 (excl. GST) will require prior NIAA written approval. Submissions must be lodged by email with a specific subject line. Late submissions will not be considered. Kalkadoon PBC reserves the right to negotiate with tenderers and to accept or reject any tender.
The bid notice states that the business model final submission deadline is 15 July 2026, which is a mandatory requirement.
The bid notice states that tenderers will be assessed on business model development capability and similar project experience (30%), cultural competency and consultation approach (20%), corporate governance expertise (20%), CATSI Act and Indigenous Corporation/PBC experience (10%), value for money (10%), geographic accessibility (5%), and indigenous ownership and/or indigenous staffing (5%).
The bid notice states that tenderers should demonstrate CATSI Act and PBC/Native Title corporate governance experience or ORIC empanelment or equivalent experience, experience in business model development for indigenous organisations and/or not-for-profits, understanding of NIAA indigenous grants, PBC capacity building, and grant schedule structures, and a strong track record in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, including culturally safe engagement.
The bid notice states that it is expected that the successful tender will include at least one personal visit to the region, and preference may be given to companies with close connection to the area.
The bid notice states that the supplier query cutoff is Friday 15 May 2026, 4:00 pm AEST.
The bid notice states that late submissions will not be considered.
The bid notice states that the indicative budget envelope for this engagement is up to $30,000 - $60,000 excl. GST.
