Decision details

It is resolved that:

(A)      Council decline to accept the tender offers for the Sydney Park Brick Kilns Precinct Upgrade for the reasons outlined in Confidential Attachment A to the subject report;

(B)      Council does not invite fresh tenders, as it is considered that inviting fresh tenders would not attract additional contractors over and above those that have responded to this tender and preceding Expression of Interest;

(C)      authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to enter into negotiations with any person with a view to entering into a contract on terms that are appropriate in relation to the subject matter of the tender;

(D)      Council note that the outcome of negotiations will be reported back to Council; and

(E)      Council approve additional contract contingency for the Head Design Consultant services during the construction stage of the Sydney Park Brick Kilns Precinct Upgrade for the amount outlined in Confidential Attachment A to the subject report.

Carried unanimously.

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