Question:
We are extremely excited about the opportunity to provide a proposal for this project. However, due to the large scale of the scope required and the timing of the school holidays, which significantly impacts our resourcing in small regional offices, we kindly ask for a two-week extension.

We believe that this additional time will allow us to submit a more comprehensive and well-prepared proposal, ensuring that we meet all requirements and expectations for this significant project.

Thank you for considering our request. We look forward to continuing our work together.

Answered on 11/Sep/2025 02:50 PM:


Good afternoon

Please be advised that this request has been granted. An addendum will be issued in due course.

Regards

Question:
Good afternoon,

We have undertaken a thorough review of the scope of works outlined by Council and seek clarification regarding the potential classification of our submission as non-conforming.

Our team possesses the requisite expertise across engineering, planning, and consultancy disciplines to successfully deliver the project in collaboration with Council. However, we note that the scope includes the provision of legal reviews, advice, and inputs throughout the project lifecycle. As legal services are expressly excluded under our insurance coverage, we are unable to provide these services either directly or via subcontracting arrangements.

In light of this, we respectfully enquire whether Council would consider engaging legal services independently. We remain enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to this important initiative and wish to confirm whether the exclusion of legal services from our proposal would affect its compliance status i.e. being deemed non-conforming.

Thank you.

Answered on 16/Sep/2025 06:55 AM:


Good morning

Thank you for your question. The Principal Consultant would need to engage with their own sub consultant, effectively acting as part of their project team. There is no requirement for the Principal Consultant to have their own in-house legal expertise.

The prospective tenderer would need to detail the key personnel within that nominated legal firm, with relevant experience and qualifications necessary for assessment.

In terms of insurance, the Principal Consultant should be responsible for undertaking due diligence to ensure any legal service providers they engage, hold appropriate professional indemnity cover, thereby protecting the Principal Consultant in meeting their contractual obligations with Council.

Thanks

Question:
Good afternoon,

We are interested in submitting a response for HSC 25/07 Consultancy Services: HSC RAF Round 1 – Infrastructure Planning and Approvals for Hinchinbrook Shire Council. However, we were unable to attend the mandatory pretender meeting held on 15 September 2025 at 11:00 AM.

Could you please confirm whether we are still eligible to submit a conforming response?

Answered on 18/Sep/2025 06:38 AM:


Good morning

Please submit your request through to Council, with genuine reasons for non-attendance and the panel will assess and determine if you are eligible.

Regards