Request for Proposal for Leasing of Former Hervey Bay Library Site
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Fraser Coast Regional Council (FCRC) is seeking responses to a market sounding/request for proposal for the leasing of the Former Hervey Bay Library Site at 161 Old Maryborough Road, Pialba 4655. About Council is mobilising the new Community Hub in Main Street, Pialba, with library staff already transferred into the building. The former Hervey Bay library site has become vacant, and council is considering the future options for this site. Purpose The request for proposal is seeking market sounding to be conducted as part of a two-stage process to seek interest from Commercial Entities, Government Agencies or Community Groups for lease of the site. Scope The request for proposal will evaluate interest under the following options: Highest price Purpose and activation of the site Instructions to Tenderers The second stage after the market sounding/request for proposal will be one of the following, depending on respondent type: Commercial Entities: an open tender will be conducted using a defined assessment criteria Government Agencies: approval will be sought under exception 236 (b)(i), then award Community Groups: approval will be sought under exception 236 (b)(ii), then award Tender Briefing and Site Inspection A non-mandatory site visit is available. Bookings are required. Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026 Time: 1:00 pm (AEST) Location: 161 Old Maryborough Road, Pialba Queensland 4655 Booking required: Yes Booking contact: procurement@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
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