2019-10-08 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                               8 OCTOBER 2019


The design was developed to provide enduring, adaptable and complimentary community
facilities that are suitable to the Peregian Beach location, minimise energy use, and be in keeping
with the Noosa Design Principles.
As part of Council’s expedited project delivery model to meet the Federal and State Government
funding timeframes the design was progressed to preliminary design supported with
performance-based specifications and tenders invited on a design and construct contract basis
where the contractor is to develop the preliminary designs for construction. Refer Attachment 1 –
Preliminary Design images.

3.   Tender process
Council prepared and called for public tenders in accordance with the Local Government Act
2009.
Tender 1819T084 was released via VendorPanel on Monday 17 June 2019 and also advertised
in the Noosa News on Tuesday 18 June 2019 and in the Sunshine Coast Daily on Saturday 22
June 2019. The tender closed on Tuesday 13 August 2019 with four compliant submissions
received.
To support and monitor the tender process, Crowe Australasia were commissioned as
independent probity advisors. Refer Attachment 2 – Probity Advisor Report.

4.   Tender Assessment
The tender evaluation panel undertook an assessment of each separable portion and of the
following conforming tender submissions, which are listed in alphabetical order:
    BBN Constructions;
    Midson Construction;
    Murphy Builders; and
    Ri-con Contractors Pty Ltd Contractors.
There were two additional submissions that were assessed as non-conforming and were not
considered.
The conforming tenderers were evaluated using the following criteria:
   Capability and Resourcing;
   Contract experience and Capacity;
   Methodology;
   Quality;
   Workplace Health and Safety;
   Environment and Sustainability;
   Contribution to Local Economy; and
   Price.
The Tender evaluation panel have completed the evaluation process and considers Peregian
Beach-based Ri-con Contractors Pty Ltd to be the most advantageous to Council and presents
the best value for money. Ri-con Contractors Pty Ltd Contractors tender submission is favourable
on the following basis:
    Ri-con demonstrated the methodology, experience, capability and necessary resources
      and processes in place to deliver the design and construct project within the specified time
      frame and to produce a final building that will conform to the Noosa Design Principles and
      the expectation of the community.
    Their tender demonstrated economic benefits through strong local content.
    Ri-con’s nominated team includes architects, Bark Design, and Peregian-based landscape
      architects, Vee Design, who have a demonstrated record of producing designs in keeping
      with Noosa Design Principles.
    They scored highest for non-price criteria.
    Their total tender price is the lowest price.

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