2018-08-13 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                               13 AUGUST 2018


These tenders were assessed by the assessment panel in accordance with the following
procurement probity plan evaluation criteria:
   Capability and Resourcing
   Contract Experience & Capacity
   Methodology
   Quality
   Health and Safety
   Environment & Sustainability
   Contribution to Local Economy
   Price

The evaluation methodology considered non-price elements (70% of the score) and a price
component (30% of the score).

At evaluation completion, Aussie Hydrovac Services Pty Ltd demonstrated a clear ability to meet
non-price elements with the exception of the local criteria. Aussie Hydrovac Services Pty Ltd
detailed that the company does not have a large presence in the immediate Noosa region;
however are still located on the Sunshine Coast with some staff currently residing in the Noosa
Shire area.

Pricing was assessed by the application of tendered hourly costs into two (2) common work
requirement scenarios - a Rapid Assessment work scenario and a Detailed Assessment work
scenario. The outcome demonstrated Aussie Hydrovac Services Pty Ltd having provided a
competitive rate.

In the overall evaluation of both price and non-price criteria, the submission by Aussie Hydrovac
Services Pty Ltd demonstrates value for money and therefore is recommended as the tenderer
considered most advantageous to Council for 1718T146 Stormwater Infrastructure CCTV
Inspections.

Finance
As this is a schedule of rates contract, the total price is dependent on the quantity of work
allocated to the contractor and the time taken to complete it. Historically, Council has spent
between $170,000 and $200,000 per annum.

The contract has an initial twenty-four (24) month term with the option to extend up to three (3)
periods of up to twelve (12) months each, at Council’s sole discretion.

Risks & Opportunities
Aussie Hydrovac Services Pty Ltd have demonstrated their competency in providing the skills to
carry out stormwater CCTV inspections in a safe and effective manner, with the provision of all
mandatory qualifications and in conjunction with a very thorough methodology to reduce Work
Health and Safety risks during works.

Aussie Hydrovac Services Pty Ltd have not worked with Noosa Council previously; however,
work history illustrates the company has carried out and delivered similar work for multiple local
government authorities. Referee checks confirmed this work was of a high standard.
Additionally, Aussie Hydrovac Services Pty Ltd is familiar with Council’s reporting and inspection
standards due to the company’s work for the Local Government Association.




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