Council seeks an experienced operator to manage the Ultima Compost Facility, processing FOGO and green waste. Initial contract term of 2 years, with potential extension to 5-7 years. Proposals due 4 December 2026 via VendorPanel. Optional briefing session on 4 November 2026 and site visit on 6 November 2026. Evaluation criteria include commercial model price (20%), experience and capability (35%), operational methodology (25%), capacity (10%), social and economic benefit (5%), and environmental benefit (5%). Mandatory requirements include OHS and risk management systems and minimum insurance.
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, as stated: 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.
The evaluation criteria include commercial model price 20, experience and capability 35, operational methodology and facility management 25, capacity 10, social and economic benefit 5, environmental benefit 5, with overall assessment for best value for money outcome.
Mandatory requirements include ohs and risk management systems demonstration that safe systems of work will be maintained throughout the delivery of the contract and insurance minimum insurance requirements are met.
A site visit is scheduled for 11:00am, friday 6th november 2026 at **** sea lakeswan hill road, ultima, victoria, with attendance: optional and registration required by cob thursday 5th november.
Offers lodged after the closing time may be disqualified, and any failure to comply with the requirements set out in this part a2 or part a3 will, in the absolute discretion of the council, entitle the council to disqualify an invitee from the invitation process.