2021-03-15 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                   15 MARCH 2021


   The schedules and supporting information provided by the tenderer were reviewed by the
   evaluation panel and informed the scoring in each of the aforementioned evaluation criteria.
   Scoring within the criteria included an appropriate weighting on financial viability and
   demonstrated business acumen given the value of the contract and the associated risk. As
   part of the evaluation, financial analysis of the proposed operational cost base and
   commission percentage submitted by each tenderer was undertaken and used to inform
   scoring, including NPV analysis, sensibility and sensitivity testing of tendered financial
   estimates.
   The preferred tender was submitted by 1 Eight Pty Ltd. Their tender scored highly for track
   record experience, capacity and methodology which are critical criterion for effective and
   innovative management, and business continuity. A five (5) year contract is recommended
   commencing on 1 April 2021 with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 2 years at Council’s
   sole discretion.

   Previous Council Consideration
   Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 17 September 2020, Item 5, Page 18
   That Council note the report by the Property Advisor Commercial Property to the General
   Committee Meeting dated 14 September 2020 and:
   A.      Authorise the CEO to enter into an interim management agreement for the Noosa North
           Shore Beach Campground with 1Eight Pty Ltd for 6 months commencing 1 October
           2020 with an additional 1 x 1 month extension option at Council’s sole discretion;
   B,      Apply the exception to the requirement under Section 235 (a) of the Local Government
           Regulation 2012 for entering into a contract for goods and services without first inviting
           written quotes or tenders if satisfied that there is only 1 supplier who is reasonably
           available; and
   C.      Further, staff undertake a detailed induction of the new manager to identify the key
           environmental attributes and sensitive sites and to outline visitor management
           expectations to ensure the park and adjoining dunal system is managed in line with
           environmental best practice.
   Finance
   Profits generated from the campground are utilised to offset general rate increases and
   assists Council in complying with its Financial Sustainability Policy compliance.
   Risks & Opportunities
   Risks
   Effective management services at the campground are required to ensure business
   continuity, and ensure that financial performance meets and exceeds budget targets. Failure
   to secure a competent service provider could result in reputational and financial degradation.
   Opportunities
   Award of a new management agreement allows Campground operations to continue in the
   post-redevelopment phase and Covid-19 closure period without a break in business
   continuity.
   Award of a new management agreement aligns with Theme 5 of Council’s Corporate Plan –
   Excellence as a Council – Maximise financial opportunities for Council land holding for the
   purpose of maximising non-rate revenue.

   Consultation
   External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
   Nil.

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