Construct and Operate Temporary Worker Accommodation Camp - Biloela
Tender Overview
About this tender
This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview Banana Shire Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for the construction and operation of a temporary worker accommodation camp at 93 Quarrie Road, Biloela, under a long-term lease arrangement. Purpose The project has been developed in response to increasing accommodation demand associated with renewable energy developments and other major projects within the Banana Shire region. Council has obtained development approval for a staged workforce accommodation camp with capacity for up to 700 rooms, including associated facilities and supporting infrastructure. Scope Council is seeking proposals from parties interested in: Constructing the approved workforce accommodation camp Operating and managing the facility Delivering strong economic outcomes for the Banana Shire community through local procurement and local workforce opportunities Contract Terms and Conditions The successful respondent will enter into a lease arrangement with Council, initially proposed for 10 years with an option to extend for a further 5 years by mutual agreement Information Requested Response and evaluation criteria are contained in the full EOI document package. Instructions to Tenderers Submissions should reference EOI-2627.04-CS and may be lodged by email to enquiries@banana.qld.gov.au, or by post to: Banana Shire Council PO Box 412 Biloela QLD 4715 Banana Shire Council reserves the right to shortlist respondents, seek further information, negotiate with respondents, or discontinue the process at any stage. This EOI is an information-gathering process and does not constitute a tender process. Enquiries For further information or to obtain the full EOI documentation (reference EOI-2627.04-CS), contact the BSC Council Services department: Phone: (07) 4992 9500 Email: enquiries@banana.qld.gov.au
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