Decision details

It is resolved that:

(A)        Council approve an exemption from tender in accordance with section 55(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993 to engage with a suitable service provider for Barge and Tug services for the 2024 and 2025 New Year's Eve events;

(B)        Council note that a satisfactory result would not be achieved by inviting tenders for this work because:

(i)           given the industry capacity issues and ongoing discussions with the pyrotechnic service provider for the 2024 Sydney New Year's Eve event; there is insufficient time to undertake required market consultation, scoping discussions and then conduct a tender process for these services; and

(ii)         the industry is currently experiencing ongoing high levels of demand and capacity issues. As a result, the City needs to work with service providers to determine the scope that can be delivered within the remaining timeframes and the appropriate engagement model;

(C)        Council approve the maximum total contract value under (A) for the provision of Barge and Tug services as outlined in Confidential Attachment A to the subject report, for a period of up to two years; and

(D)        authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, finalise, execute and administer the contract for Barge and Tug services for up to two years.

Carried unanimously.

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