The State of Queensland, acting through the Office of the Inspector-General of Emergency Management, is seeking quotes for a research project to develop a capability framework. The project includes developing a research prioritisation methodology, a research implementation and utilisation methodology, and a research reporting framework. The project duration is 16 weeks from the contract start date. Offers must be received by 2:00 PM on 29 June 2026. Key evaluation criteria include practical application pathway, project methodology, ability to meet timeframes, capability and expertise in Queensland disaster management, and public research institution affiliation. Mandatory requirements include compliance with insurance, contract conditions, and the Queensland Government Supplier Code of Conduct.
The final report is due 16 weeks from the contract start date. The project outputs should be delivered within this timeframe.
If no discount is offered, the customer's standard payment terms of 30 days shall apply. If the supplier is a small business registered with the on-time payment small business register, payment terms are 20 days.
The supplier warrants that neither it, nor its personnel have engaged in, or will engage in, any collusive, anticompetitive or similar conduct. The supplier also warrants that it will not, and will ensure that its personnel do not, place themselves in a position that may give rise to a conflict of interest.
Quotes will be evaluated based on compliance with requirements, ability to meet timeframes, and cost and value for money. Other criteria include practical application pathway, project methodology, capability, expertise, and knowledge of Queensland disaster management arrangements, and public research institution affiliation.
The supplier must demonstrate capability, expertise, and knowledge of Queensland disaster management arrangements, including relevant qualifications and prior success in similar research methodologies. Affiliation with a public research institution is also a criterion.
Failure to comply with public acknowledgement of funding source requirements may result in a breach of contract.
The customer may disqualify a supplier if it believes the supplier has breached any warranty, including those related to anticompetitive conduct or conflict of interest.