Mobile Camp and Camp Management - Weipa

Overview Rio Tinto is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified suppliers capable of providing a mobile accommodation camp and associated camp management services to support exploration and geology activities within the Weipa region of Cape York, Queensland. Purpose The requirement is for a rapidly deployable and relocatable camp solution capable of supporting approximately 46 personnel during seasonal field programs conducted between May and December each year. The camp will service a rotating workforce undertaking drilling, heritage, environmental and geological field activities at various locations across the Rio Tinto Weipa mining lease and surrounding operational areas. About The camp will operate in remote field locations within the Weipa region of Far North Queensland. The characteristics of the operating environment include: Seasonal operation, generally during the dry season Remote locations accessed primarily via unsealed roads Multiple camp relocations may be required over the life of the contract Limited ground disturbance permitted, with preference for solutions requiring no excavation Tropical climate with high temperatures, humidity, heavy rainfall and cyclonic weather considerations Rio Tinto will provide a prepared camp pad and operational oversight for camp location selection and deployment planning. Scope The proposed scope comprises two service components. Mobile Camp Supply and Deployment The scope includes: Supply of accommodation facilities for approximately 50 personnel Supply of supporting infrastructure and communal facilities, including dining, kitchen, office, recreation, storage, laundry and associated amenities Design, engineering and certification of camp infrastructure Mobilisation, installation, commissioning and demobilisation of camp facilities Power generation and distribution systems Water and wastewater solutions Camp relocation services as required throughout the contract term Maintenance and support of camp infrastructure and services Preferred Solution Characteristics Modular and readily relocatable design Minimised environmental disturbance and site footprint Limited site preparation requirements Suitability for remote operations in tropical and cyclonic conditions Rapid deployment and decommissioning Camp Management Services The scope includes: Camp management and administration Catering services Housekeeping and room servicing Linen and laundry services Cleaning of communal facilities Maintenance and repair services Supply chain and logistics support associated with camp operations Camp relocation planning and execution Contractor Requirements The successful vendor will need to demonstrate the ability to: Provide safe, compliant and fit-for-purpose accommodation facilities Deliver a high standard of camp services and user experience Support efficient mobilisation, relocation and demobilisation Minimise environmental and heritage impacts Maintain high levels of reliability and operational availability Operate safely within a remote mining and exploration environment Instructions to Tenderers The scope of work described is a summary of the goods and/or services that may be required by Rio Tinto. The specific requirements may change at Rio Tinto's absolute discretion. Your business capability statement, as stored on your portal profile, may be downloaded and referenced when responses to the expression of interest are reviewed. It is recommended that suppliers review the portal business details section to ensure all information, including contact email address, annual turnover, and employee numbers, is current and accurate. As this is an Expression of Interest (EOI) only, the specifics of the package of work relating to breadth of scope, location and timing may be subject to change. If successful, suppliers will be notified of any changes prior to award. Your EOI response may be referenced or re-used in the next six months if a similar scope of work is required by Rio Tinto.