2017-06-12 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                     12 JUNE 2017


Ecovist Pty Ltd and Nicholson & Kamerling t/as Laguna Lawns & Gardens tender submission is
favourable as they have:
       significant previous experience;
       an excellent track record with similar projects; and
       are more than capable and have the necessary resources to deliver the services required.
The evaluation also assessed the tenderers’ ability to deliver quality services required based on
the number of hours nominated to perform the services.
Ecovist Pty Ltd currently provides cleaning services under contract for library facilities, and
Nicholson & Kamerling t/as Laguna Lawns & Gardens currently provide cleaning services at the
Council depots under contract, with both firms providing excellent cleaning services under
contract to Council.
Ecovist Pty Ltd and Nicholson & Kamerling t/as Laguna Lawns & Gardens are locally owned and
operated businesses.

Previous Council Consideration
Nil.

Finance & Risk
The 2017/18 budget includes an appropriate provision for cleaning services identified under this
contract arrangement.
Ecovist Pty Ltd and Nicholson & Kamerling t/as Laguna Lawns & Gardens would be responsible
for Workplace Health and Safety. It is a requirement that prior to commencing, workplace health
and safety plans be submitted to Council for approval. Regular audits on compliance with these
approved plans will be undertaken by Council throughout the delivery of the cleaning services.
The risk of meeting cleaning objectives is to be managed by Council under the contract.

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Not Applicable.

Internal Consultation
Finance, Procurement, Waste & Environmental Health, Civil Operations, Property and Facilities
Teams.


Departments/Sections Consulted:

       Chief Executive Officer                    Community Services                 X   Corporate Services
       Executive Officer to the Mayor & CEO       Community Facilities               x   Financial Services
       Executive Support                          Community Development                  ICT
                                                  Libraries & Galleries              x   Procurement & Fleet
                                                  Local Laws                         x   Property & Facilities
                                              x   Waste & Environmental Health           Revenue Services

       Executive Office                       X   Planning & Infrastructure
       Community Engagement                   X   Building & Plumbing Services
       Customer Service                       x   Civil Operations
       Economic Development                       Disaster Management
       Governance                                 Infrastructure Planning & Design
       Human Resources                            Planning & Environment
       Sustainability                             Strategic Land Use Planning




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