Question:
In regards to the VMP, are you able to please confirm if we are expected to recommend suitable areas within the study area for management under the VMP? It is unlikely the budget of $25, 000 would feasibly encompass the entire study area for the VMP and FFA, as such we propose to identify areas of highest management priority and concern (i.e. riparian corridors with high weed infestations) for the VMP area. Can you confirm whether this satisfies Council's request?

Answered on 30/Jun/2025 11:43 AM:


Addressed in Addendum No. 1

Question:
Good morning,

Please see the below queries:

1. The RFQ mentions that the expected timing is roughly 2-3 days a week for 1 person, is this consistent? Or is this an average in the sense that some weeks may have less than a days worth of work, and some may have 5 full days?

2. With the newsletter, it specifies 10 pages, and that 2 are due per year of contract. Does this mean that in the initial year, the newsletter is only 2 pages? Or are there pre existing pages that are already in the newsletter and require updating, and 2 new pages are expected I the first year.

a. The RFQ says there is an example attached but I am not able to find one.

3. The RFQ specifies $5,00 for purchase and distribution of materials and equipment, I am wondering how this number has been calculated, and if it is reached at say 6 months is there room for increased budget for the volunteers? Or have I misread the RFQ and a part of the management is to prioritise and manage volunteer needs to keep the budget to $5,00 or under for the year?

a. In my experience with sea turtles, oftentimes rehabilitation is much more expensive than rescue due to expenses like F10, medication, etc. whereas stranding rescue costs are comparatively lower, is this budget strictly for stranding costs? Or is it inclusive of some rehab cost as well?

4. Management competency is mentioned at various points throughout the RFQ, what sort of training is expected/provided by DETSI if any? I note that the first 3 months will have restricted QWildlife access.

5. With the 4 trainings required within the contract, is there pre existing training that has been used previously? Or would the chosen supplier be exclusively responsible for the development of the one-day training program.

a. The RFQ specifies 'Review, consolidate, and update existing training" but as I have not seen the training, I am just looking for some indication of how much time needs to be put to this task specifically.

6. Lastly, is there anything not mentioned above that you have seen frequently in other RFIs throughout the quoting process?


Kind regards.

Dani Hillier

dhillier@kleinfelder.com

Answered on 30/Jun/2025 11:44 AM:


Addressed in Addendum No. 2