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Expression of Interest
Expression of Interest (EOI):
Lease for the Development and Operation of Aquaculture and Tourist Activities – Monkey Mia
Deadline: Wednesday 12th July 2017 at 2pm WST
Lodgement: Submissions shall be submitted through the electronic WALGA Provider Portal as detailed in Clause 1.7 of this EOI.
EOI Number: EOI 1/2017
Table of Contents1 Conditions of Responding.............................................................................................7
1.1 Requirements in Brief................................................................................................71.2 Definitions..................................................................................................................7
1.3 Expression of Interest Documents.............................................................................81.4 Contact Persons........................................................................................................8
1.5 Request for Clarification............................................................................................81.6 Site Inspection...........................................................................................................9
1.7 Lodgement of Submissions and Delivery Method.....................................................91.8 WALGA Provider Portal Conditions of Use................................................................9
1.9 Rejection of Submissions........................................................................................101.10 Acceptance of Submissions.....................................................................................11
1.11 Disclosure of Contract Information and Documents................................................111.12 Submission Validity Period......................................................................................11
1.13 Respondents to Inform Themselves........................................................................111.14 Alterations................................................................................................................11
1.15 Risk Assessment.....................................................................................................121.16 Evaluation Process..................................................................................................12
1.17 Selection Criteria.....................................................................................................131.18 Compliance Criteria.................................................................................................13
1.19 Qualitative Criteria...................................................................................................141.20 Pricing......................................................................................................................14
1.21 Ownership of Submissions......................................................................................141.22 Canvassing of Officials............................................................................................14
1.23 Identity of the Respondent.......................................................................................151.24 Costs of Submission................................................................................................15
1.25 Submission Opening................................................................................................151.26 In-house Submissions.............................................................................................15
2 Statement of Requirements.........................................................................................162.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................16
2.2 Background Information...........................................................................................182.3 Scope of Work.........................................................................................................18
2.3.1 Site Location and Access........................................................................................182.3.2 Site Development Envelope....................................................................................18
2.3.3 Denham Facilities....................................................................................................192.3.4 Water Supply...........................................................................................................19
2.3.5 Power Supply...........................................................................................................192.3.6 Lease Conditions.....................................................................................................20
2.4 Specific Requirements of the Lease........................................................................202.4.1 Shark Bay World Heritage Values...........................................................................20
Table of Contents2.4.2 Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) (EP Act)..................................................20
2.4.3 Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (CTH) (EPBC Act).................203 Respondent’s Submission...........................................................................................22
3.1 Selection Criteria.....................................................................................................22
3.1.1 Compliance Criteria..................................................................................................22
3.1.2 Qualitative Criteria.....................................................................................................23
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1 Conditions of Responding
1.1 Requirements in Brief
The Principal is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and
qualified people and/or organisations that wish to present options for the lease and
development of Reserve 50101 (Monkey Mia) for aquaculture and associated tourism
activities that complement the natural and cultural values of the Shark Bay World
Heritage Area.
A full statement of the Requirements required appears in Part 2 Statement of
Requirements.
1.2 Definitions
Below is a summary of some of the important defined terms used in this Expression of Interest:
Attachments: The documents you attach as part of your Submission.
Deadline: The Deadline shown on the front cover of this Expression of Interest for lodgement of your Submission.
Expression of Interest or EOI: This document.
Principal: The Shire of Shark Bay.
Respondent: The person or persons, corporation or corporations who has or intends to submit a Submission in response to an Expression of Interest.
Requirement: The Goods or Services requested by the Principal.
Reserve: Reserve 50101, Edel Location 106, Monkey Mia, 6537 WA.
Selection Criteria: The Criteria used by the Principal in evaluating your Submission.
Specification:The Statement of Requirements for Goods or Services that the Principal’s Expression of Interest may request you to provide if selected as an acceptable Expression of Interest through the Expression of Interest process.
Submission: Completed Expression of Interest, response to Selection Criteria and Attachments.
Tenderlink: Means the web-based portal to be used for downloading EOI documents and raising queries in the online forum during the EOI Open Period. This medium operates through the website
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www.Tenderlink.com/walga. This portal is not used for the lodgement of Submissions. Please refer to the WALGA Provider Portal in these defined terms for lodgement.
EOI Open Period The time between advertising the EOI and the Deadline.
WALGA Provider Portal
Means the web-based portal to be used by Respondents to lodge EOI Submissions. This web portal is also used by the Evaluation Panel to access and evaluate Submissions. The link to this portal is nominated in Clause 1.7 of this EOI.
1.3 Expression of Interest Documents
This Expression of Interest is comprised of the following parts:
Part 1 – Conditions of Responding (read and keep this part);
Part 2 – Specification (read and keep this part); and
Part 3 – Respondent’s Submission (completed and lodged online).
Separate Documents:
a) Addenda and any other special correspondence issued to Respondent’s by the
Principal.
1.4 Contact Persons
Respondents must not rely on any information provided by any person other than the
person listed below:
Name: Karen Hanna, Procurement Specialist
Telephone: (08) 9213 2520
Email: [email protected]
1.5 Request for Clarification
Respondents may submit a written request for clarification on any part of the EOI
documents prior to lodgement of their Submission. Written clarifications must be made
using the online forum on the tender details page of Tenderlink and may be the subject
of an addendum to this EOI.
No requests for information or clarification to the EOI documents will be accepted later
than four (4) days prior to the Deadline of this EOI.
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1.6 Site Inspection
There is no site inspection organised, however Respondents are encouraged to make
themselves familiar with the Reserve area. For details on how to organise a site visit
please contact Paul Anderson on (08) 9948 1218.
1.7 Lodgement of Submissions and Delivery Method
The Submission must be lodged by the Deadline. The Deadline for this Expression of
Interest is Wednesday 12th July 2017 at 2pm WST.
The WALGA Provider Portal is the electronic method used to lodge your Submission.
Lodgement of Submissions must be made in the WALGA Provider Portal. Please note
the WALGA Provider Portal is a separate portal to Tenderlink. Details on how to
access the Portal are provided below. Respondents must:
a) carefully read all parts of this document;
b) ensure you understand the Requirements;
c) log into the WALGA Provider Portal using the following hyperlink:
https://360providers.apetsoftware.com.au/Public/PublicJobs.aspx?Code=walgatenders
Note: A registration process is required when accessing the WALGA Provider Portal for the
first time, a ‘forgot password’ function exists for existing registrations. This is a separate
registration process to Tenderlink.
d) select and Login to the relevant Request you wish to provide a Submission
for;
e) ensure that you have answered all the Selection Criteria within the WALGA
Provider Portal; and
f) lodge your Submission before the Deadline.
The Contact Person as nominated in Clause 1.4 can provide assistance in using the
WALGA Provider Portal.
Hard copies of Submissions, as well as Submissions submitted by email or facsimile
or any other means other than the WALGA Provider Portal will not be accepted.
1.8 WALGA Provider Portal Conditions of Use
In preparing a Submission using the WALGA Provider Portal, Respondents must
agree to the following Conditions:
a) In submitting a Submission electronically, Respondents represent that they
have taken reasonable steps to ensure that electronic Submission files are free
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of viruses, worms or other disabling features which may affect the WALGA
Provider Portal and/or the Principal’s computing environment. Submissions
found to contain viruses, worms or other disabling features may be excluded
from the evaluation process.
b) Respondents should allow sufficient time for Submission lodgement, including
time that may be required for any problem analysis and resolution prior to the
Deadline.
c) Where electronic submission of a Submission has commenced prior to the
Deadline and is not completed successfully by the Deadline, the Submission
will not be accepted.
d) Submissions lodged through WALGA’s Provider Portal will be deemed to be
authorised by the Respondent.
e) The WALGA Provider Portal is designed to prevent lodgement of a Submission
after the Deadline.
f) Respondents acknowledge that although the Principal has implemented
security measures, the Principal does not warrant that unauthorised access to
information and data transmitted via the Internet will not occur.
g) Respondents acknowledge that:
• lodgement of their Submission on time and in accordance with these
Conditions of Responding is entirely their responsibility; and
• the Principal will not be liable for any loss, damage, costs or expenses
incurred by Respondents or any other person if, for any reason, a
Submission or any other material or communication relevant to this
Request is not received on time, is corrupted or altered or otherwise is not
received as sent, cannot be read or decrypted, or has its security or
integrity compromised.
1.9 Rejection of Submissions
A Submission will be rejected without consideration of its merits in the event that:
a) it is not submitted before the Deadline; or
b) it is not submitted at the place specified in the Expression of Interest; or
c) it may be rejected if it fails to comply with any other requirements of the
Expression of Interest.
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1.10 Acceptance of Submissions
Unless otherwise stated in this EOI, Submissions may be for all or part of the
Requirements and may be accepted by the Principal either wholly or in part. The
Principal is not bound to accept and may reject any or all Submissions submitted. The
acceptance of a Submission does not oblige the Principal to proceed to issuing a
Public Tender.
1.11 Disclosure of Contract Information and Documents
Documents and other information relevant to the contract may be disclosed when
required by law under the Freedom of Information Act 1992 or under a Court Order.
1.12 Submission Validity Period
All Submissions will remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of six
(6) months from the Deadline or for forty five (45) days from the Principal’s resolution
for determining the Submission, whichever is the later unless extended on mutual
agreement between the Principal and the Respondent in writing.
1.13 Respondents to Inform Themselves
Respondents shall be deemed to have:
a) examined the Expression of Interest and any other information available in
writing to Respondents for the purpose of submitting an EOI;
b) examined all further information relevant to the risks, contingencies and other
circumstances having an effect on their Submission which is obtainable by the
making of reasonable enquiries;
c) satisfied themselves as to the correctness and sufficiency of their Submissions
including submitted indicative prices which shall be deemed to cover the cost
of complying with all the conditions of responding and of all matters and things
necessary for the due and proper performance and completion of the work
described therein; and
d) satisfied themselves they have a full set of the EOI documents and all relevant
attachments.
1.14 Alterations
The Respondent shall not alter or add to the Expression of Interest documents unless
required by these General Conditions of Responding.
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The Principal will issue an addendum to all registered Respondents where matters of
significance make it necessary to amend the issued Expression of Interest documents
before the Deadline.
1.15 Risk Assessment
The Principal may have access to and give consideration to:
a) any risk assessment undertaken by any credit rating agency;
b) any financial analytical assessment undertaken by any agency; and
c) any information produced by the Bank, financial institution, or accountant of a
Respondent;
so as to assess that Submission and may consider such materials as tools in the
Submission assessment process.
Respondents may be required to undertake to provide to the Principal (or its
nominated agent) upon request all such information as the Principal reasonably
requires to satisfy itself that Respondents are financially viable and have the financial
capability to provide the Services for which they are submitting and meet their
obligations under any proposed Contract. The Principal reserves the right to engage
(at its own cost) an independent financial assessor as a nominated agent to conduct
financial assessments under conditions of strict confidentiality. For this assessment to
be completed, a representative from the nominated agent may contact you concerning
the financial information that you are required to provide.
The financial assessment is specifically for use by the Principal for the purpose of
assessing Submissions and will be treated as strictly confidential.
1.16 Evaluation Process
This is an Expression of Interest (EOI).
The EOI is the first stage of a two stage process. Following the outcome of the EOI,
the Principal may proceed to the calling of a restricted Request for Tender (RFT) to
those determined as acceptable Respondents. The issuing of an EOI does not commit
the Principal to proceeding with an RFT.
Eligibility to participate in the RFT will be restricted to providers who comply with the
provisions of this EOI and who are accepted by the Principal to be placed on a pre-
qualified shortlist.
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The submission of an EOI does not commit the Principal to include any organisation
on the shortlist in the event that the project proceeds.
Your Submission will be evaluated using information provided in your EOI and on your
response to the Selection Criteria.
The following Evaluation Methodology will be used in respect of this Expression of
Interest:
a) Submissions are checked for completeness and compliance. Submissions that
do not contain all information requested may be excluded from evaluation;
b) Submission are assessed against the Selection Criteria; and
c) The most suitable Respondents may be shortlisted and may also be required to
clarify the Submission and/or make a presentation. Referees may also be
contacted prior to the selection of the successful Respondent.
1.17 Selection Criteria
The Principal has adopted a best value for money approach to this EOI. This means
that, although price is considered, the Respondent containing the best price will not
necessarily be accepted, nor will the Submission ranked the highest in the qualitative
criteria.
A scoring system will be used as part of the assessment of the qualitative criteria set
out in Part 3. Unless otherwise stated, a response to one of these criteria which
provides all the information requested in the Expression of Interest will be assessed as
satisfactory and will, in the first instance, attract an average score.
The extent to which the Submission demonstrates greater or lesser satisfaction of
each of these criteria will result in a score greater or lesser than the average. The
aggregate score of each Submission will be used as one of the factors in the final
assessment of the qualitative criteria and in the overall assessment of value for
money.
1.18 Compliance Criteria
These criteria are detailed within Part 3 of this document and will not be point scored.
Each Submission will be assessed on a “Yes/No” basis as to whether the criterion is
satisfactorily met. An assessment of “No” against any criterion may eliminate the
Submission from consideration.
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1.19 Qualitative Criteria
In determining the most advantageous Submission, the Evaluation Panel will score
each Respondent against the qualitative criteria as detailed within Part 3 of this
document. Each criterion will be weighted to indicate the relative degree of
importance that the Principal places on the technical aspects of the goods or services
being purchased.
Note: It is essential that Respondents address each qualitative criterion.
Information that you provide addressing each qualitative criterion will be point scored
by the Evaluation Panel.
Failure to provide the specified information may result in elimination from the
evaluation process or a low score.
A rating scale will be applied to scoring from Zero (meets no criteria, unacceptable
response) to ten (superior response that meets and exceeds criteria).
1.20 Pricing
Pricing is not within the scope of this Expression of Interest. Pricing will feature in any
resulting restricted RFT. Successful Respondents will be provided with an opportunity
to provide pricing if and when the restricted Request for Tender is issued.
1.21 Ownership of Submissions
All documents, materials, articles and information submitted by the Respondent as
part of or in support of a Submission shall become upon submission the absolute
property of the Principal PROVIDED that the Respondent shall be entitled to retain
copyright and other intellectual property rights therein, unless otherwise provided by
the Contract.
1.22 Canvassing of Officials
If a Respondent, whether personally or by agent, canvasses any of the Principal’s
Commissioners or Councillors (as the case may be) or Officers with a view to
influencing the acceptance of any Respondent, then regardless of such canvassing
having any influence on the acceptance of such Submission, the Principal may at its
discretion omit the Respondent from consideration.
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1.23 Identity of the Respondent
The identity of the Respondent is fundamental to the Principal. The Respondent shall
be the person, persons, corporation or corporations named as the Respondent within
your Submission.
1.24 Costs of Submission
The Principal will not be liable for payment to the Respondent for any costs, losses or
expenses incurred by the Respondent or any other person, if for any reason, a
Submission or any other material or communication relevant to the EOI is not received
on time, is corrupted or altered or otherwise is not received as sent, cannot be read or
decrypted, the Submission is unsuccessful or has had its security or integrity
compromised.
1.25 Submission Opening
Respondents should note that WALGA utilises an electronic submission tool which
controls the opening, closing and locking of EOI Submissions.
The integrity of Submissions, Submission times and validity for evaluation is all
auditable through this tool. EOI submissions will be opened at WALGA, Level 1, 170
Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007, as soon as practicable following the
advertised Deadline.
The names of the entities who submitted an EOI response by the due Deadline will be
recorded on the EOI Submission register and be witnessed and confirmed by the
Principal’s representatives.
1.26 In-house Submissions
The Principal does not intend to submit an In-house Submission.
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2 Statement of Requirements
2.1 IntroductionThe Principal is inviting Submissions from interested parties for the lease and
development of Reserve 50101, Edel Location 106, Monkey Mia for aquaculture and
associated tourism activities. Respondents will need to incorporate activities that
reflect the cultural, environmental, geographical and historical values of the area.
Any development in this precinct would add to the current experience of visitors to the
region and should boost the economic diversity of the Principal. Respondents must
demonstrate that the lease of the Reserve will be of benefit to the wider community.
The successful Respondent will manage the facility in accordance with Shire of Shark
Bay’s tourist facilities regulations.
Although this document contains information about the EOI evaluation process, none
of the information shall give rise to any promise or contract, and no legal relationship
shall be created between the Principal and a Respondent at any stage prior to the
grant of a lease or licence.
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2.2 Background InformationLocated near the town of Denham on the Peron Peninsula, this protected area is
housed within the Shark Bay World Heritage Area. Monkey Mia is famous for its
dolphin interaction experience, a rare encounter with wild animals that has become a
major tourism attraction.
The original Dolphin Information Centre was opened in the 1980s and sealed roads
were built in 1985, which dramatically increased the number of visitors to Monkey Mia.
In 1990, the waters surrounding Monkey Mia were officially declared a marine park
and in 2001, the Monkey Mia Visitors Centre was opened by the Western Australian
Government Department of Environment and Conservation.
Visitor numbers have fluctuated between 85,000 to 115,000 over the last decade. With
significant developments planned at the adjacent Monkey Mia resort visitor numbers to
the area should substantially increase.
2.3 Scope of Work
2.3.1 Site Location and Access Monkey Mia is located on the eastern coast of the Peron Peninsula, the Shark Bay
World Heritage Area. It is about 26 kilometres from the town of Denham and 19
kilometres from the local airport. The nearest town, Denham, is 300 kilometres south
of Carnarvon and 831 kilometres north of Perth by road. The driving time from Perth
is about 10 hours. There is a scheduled air service operating from Perth to Shark
Bay four times a week during peak tourist periods.
2.3.2 Site Development Envelope The area of interest is situated at Monkey Mia and comprises 7.7326 hectares.
A 1.5 hectare area from within the reserve will be set aside for use of the native title
claimant group in the area (the Malgana people), to be leased on reasonable terms.
If the land, so identified, is not utilized for the designated purpose by the Malgana
people within ten years of the date of this order (3 April 2014) requirement lapses
and has no further effect.
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Area subject to EOI outlined in red.
2.3.3 Denham Facilities Denham is the main town of the Shark Bay area providing a limited range of services
and amenities for visitors and local residents and is located about 30 minutes from
the Monkey Mia site. With a permanent population of up to 1,000 people, it has
clean, safe swimming beaches, a boat ramp, restaurants, hotels, supermarkets,
medical facilities, vehicle repair services and food outlets. It may be possible that
some staff and supporting facilities can be accommodated in Denham and travel to
the site as required.
2.3.4 Water Supply The site has currently no access to town water supplies. Any new development
would need to provide its own water supply.
2.3.5 Power Supply The site has currently no power supply. Respondents are required to identify how
they would provide power and demonstrate their commitment to ensuring the supply
is environmentally sustainable.
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2.3.6 Lease Conditions Reserve 50101, Edel Location 106 is vested in the Shire of Shark Bay by way of a
Management Order for the purpose of “Aquaculture and Associated Tourism
activities” with the power to lease for a period up to 21 years subject to Ministerial
consent.
The leasing of the Reserve to the preferred Respondent will be subject to Council
approval.
2.4 Specific Requirements of the Lease
The primary goal for management of the Reserve is to fulfil the demand for recreation
by members of the public consistent with the proper maintenance of the natural
environment and the protection of indigenous flora and fauna. This includes:
maintain natural values and visitor experiences;
protect the cultural values of the area;
minimise environmental impacts;
maintain and improve the quality of existing recreational opportunities;
ensure sustainable recreation by portraying a strong conservation education
message; and
preserve the land for Aboriginal culture and heritage.
2.4.1 Shark Bay World Heritage Values
Respondents should note that due to the site’s location within a World Heritage area,
approvals for any development will likely be subject to assessment under both the
Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) and the Environment Protection and
Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth).
2.4.2 Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) (EP Act)
There is an expectation that any development proposed for the Shark Bay World
Heritage area will be carefully assessed in terms of its environmental impact and as
part of the approval process it may need to demonstrate that the values for which the
area has been listed as World Heritage are not compromised.
2.4.3 Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (CTH) (EPBC Act)
Respondents should be aware that the EPBC Act provides for the protection of the
environment, especially matters of national environmental significance.
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3 Respondent’s Submission
3.1 Selection Criteria
The following sections contain the selection criteria that has been developed to
assess your Submission to determine the suitability to be listed as an Acceptable
Respondent. Where it is necessary to provide additional information, please ensure
that all documents are clearly marked with the relevant attachment title to assist the
evaluation panel with their assessment.
3.1.1 Compliance CriteriaThe Compliance Criteria are detailed below, they will not be point scored. Each
Submission will be assessed by the Principal on a Yes/No basis as to whether the
criterion is satisfactorily met. An assessment of “no” against any criterion may
eliminate the Submission from consideration.
The criteria contained below are for information purposes. Respondents must respond to these criteria within the WALGA Provider Portal.
a) Respondent Profile
i. Provide the Respondents Australian Business Number (ABN), Registered Entity Name, Trading Name and Registered Entity Address.
ii. Provide details of the Respondent’s person authorised to prepare your Submission to this Request including; full name, position title, postal address, phone number and email address.
iii. Provide a minimum of two referees, including the name, position, telephone, email address and type of service provided. Describe the nature of the relationship and relevance to this EOI.
b) Respondent’s Declaration
By indicating Comply I (The Respondent’s Authorised Person)/ We (The Respondent) agree that I am/We are bound by, and will comply with the Conditions of Responding contained in this Request.I/We agree that there will be no cost payable by the Principal towards the preparation or submission of this Request irrespective of its outcome.By submitting this Response, I the person named as the authorised person, confirm my understanding that by lodging a Tender, in accordance with Part 1 of this Request, I understand no physical signature is required on this Declaration; that by lodging this Tender I am automatically providing an electronic signature for this Declaration in accordance with the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) and corresponding state and territory acts.
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c) Financial Position
i. Does your organisation have the ability to pay all debts in full as and when they fall due? (If no, please provide details)
ii. Does your organisation have any current litigation, claim or judgement as a result of which you may be liable for $50,000 or more? (If yes, please provide details)
iii. Will you co-operate with an independent financial assessor during the conduct of financial assessments? (If no, please outline your reason why)
d) Conflict of Interest
Will any actual or potential conflict of interest in the performance of your obligations under the EOI process exist or are any such conflicts of interest likely to arise during the EOI process? (If yes, please provide details).
e) Addendums Acknowledgement
Respondents are to acknowledge receipt of any addendum issued and whether you have allowed for any adjustments resulting in any issued addendum.
f) Critical Assumptions
Respondents are to specify any assumptions they have made that are critical to the Submission, including assumptions relating to pricing and ability to provide the Requirements in the manner specified in this EOI.
3.1.2 Qualitative Criteria
Before responding to the following qualitative criteria, Respondents must note the
following:
a) All information relevant to your answers to each criterion are to be contained
within your Submission;
b) Respondents are to assume that the evaluation panel has no previous
knowledge of your organisation, its activities or experience;
c) Respondents are to provide full details for any claims, statements or examples
used to address the qualitative criteria; and
d) Respondents are to address each issue outlined within a qualitative criterion.
It is essential that Tenderers address each qualitative criterion in the WALGA Provider Portal.
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Information that you provide addressing each qualitative criterion will be point scored
by the Evaluation Panel. Failure to provide the specified information may result in
elimination from the tender evaluation process or a low score.
The information provided should provide confidence to the evaluation panel that the
respondents understand and have the capacity to meet the criteria to a standard that
will enable them to meet the restricted RFT criteria should the Principal elect to
proceed to this stage.
Qualitative Criteria Weighting
a) Sustainable Business Model
Respondents are to provide a document (Word or PDF file) and
label it ‘Sustainable Business Model’. The attachment should
describe the sustainable business model for this proposal that
will deliver environmental outcomes, social benefits and be
economically viable. The Respondent must, as a minimum
include the following:
i. Provide details of the proposed activities and theme of the proposed operation and how these meet the requirements of this Request as set out in Part 2 - Statement of Requirements;
ii. Provide an outline of the target markets for the proposed operation; and
iii. Provide a summary of the commercial viability of the proposal.
50%
b) Relevant Experience
Respondents are to provide a document (Word or PDF file) and
label it ‘Relevant Experience’. The attachment should describe
the Respondent’s experience in completing projects of a similar
nature to the Requirements. The Respondent must, as a
minimum, include the following information:
i. Provide details of the Respondent’s business/corporate
structure;
ii. Provide details of the Respondent’s key personnel. Indicate
if the proposal is going to be operated by a management
40%
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entity or by the Respondent;
iii. Provide details of the Respondent’s business experience
that would be relevant to this opportunity and demonstrate
competency and proven track record of achieving
outcomes; and
iv. Outline the Respondent’s proposed or existing
environmental, economic and social sustainable brand
values as they relate to this proposal.
c) Timely Development
Respondents are to provide a document (Word or PDF file) and
label it ‘Timely Development’. The attachment must provide an
outline of the proposed development program/stages and the
supporting rationale.
10%
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