Central Coast Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development and delivery of a new Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) processing facility. This project aims to divert organic waste from landfill, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support the transition to a circular economy. The facility will be developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, likely a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) contract. The proposed site is at the Buttonderry Waste Management Facility in Jilliby, NSW. In-vessel composting (IVC) is the preferred technology, but alternative solutions will be considered. The EOI process is designed to solicit market feedback, refine project specifications, and identify qualified respondents for a subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) phase. Key aspects include facility design, construction, commissioning, financing, operations, maintenance, and commercial framework. The closing date for submissions is 7 July 2026.
The deadline for submission of responses is Tuesday, 7 July 2026, at 2:00 pm.
The bid notice indicates a proposed monthly payment to the contractor during the operating term, which will enable the contractor to recover capital, operating, and financing costs. Performance incentives and adjustment parameters will be incorporated. The specific terms will be detailed in the project agreement.
The evaluation of responses will be based on weighted evaluation criteria including project outcomes, respondent capability and experience, and commercial solution, as well as mandatory criteria related to WHS, quality management, and environmental management systems.
Respondents must demonstrate compliance with WHS requirements (ISO 45001:2018 accredited or equivalent), quality management requirements (AS/NZS ISO 9001:2016 accredited or equivalent), and environmental management requirements (AS/NZS ISO 14001:2016 accredited or equivalent).
The bid notice mentions that achievement or failure to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for operational metrics will govern the application of performance abatements to the monthly payment.
The bid notice does not explicitly mention a mandatory or optional site visit for this Expression of Interest phase.
The bid notice states that clarifications and enquiries have a cutoff date of Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 01:00 am.
