WSROC / Conduct the 2012 Council Election - E04FY12

The primary requirement of the proposed contract is the delivery of the 2012 Council election, in full compliance with the applicable legislation.

NSW Regions: Sydney

Expression of Interest For Pre-Qualification - An invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for pre-registration of prospective tenderers for a type of work or service. Applicants are initially evaluated against published selection criteria. RFT may then be invited from a panel of providers (as Selective, or Invited).

The Conditions for Participations are:

(a)               The Respondent must not be bankrupt or insolvent.

(b)               The Respondent must not have had significant deficiencies in performance of any substantive requirement or obligation under a prior contract of like nature.

(c)                The Respondent warrants that it has not, within the last 3 years, been found guilty of breaching any Act or Regulation which breach might be considered contrary to the values and principles of good corporate citizenship. Such Acts include, without limitation; Workplace Relations Act 1996 (Cth), Industrial Relations Act 1996 (NSW), Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000 (NSW), Workplace Injury Management & Workers Compensation Act 1998 (NSW), Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999, Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth), Human Rights (Sexual Conduct) Act 1994 (Cth), Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth), Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), Disability Services Act 1986 (Cth).

(d)               Council’s policy is to engage in the highest standards of ethical behaviour and fair dealing. Council requires the same standards from those with whom it contracts. Respondents acknowledge Council’s Statement of Business Ethics (attached), as adopted by Council in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). The respondent acknowledges that they have read, understood and agree to comply with the requirements referred to therein.

(e)               Council reserves the right to undertake a Financial and Performance assessment on all short-listed respondents. Council utilises a comprehensive business analysis report produced by Corporate Scorecard Pty Ltd. The Respondent agrees to cooperate fully and provide the data as may be reasonably required to complete this assessment.