Proposal schedules

As noted above, the RFP will set out the information each shortlisted bidder must provide in its proposal to enable government to assess responses against each evaluation criterion.  The specific proposal schedules will vary depending on the requirements of each project, however, the following provides a range of information likely to be required for most projects:

•  Design:

masterplan and architectural plans outlining the proposed design;

perspectives and images of the proposed design;

diagrams / plans demonstrating the functionality of the design;

details of the engineering solution;

•  Operational / services:

details of the management structure for the operating phase;

details of the proposed operational practices and method statements for the delivery of the operational services;

•  Project management:

An overall project management plan encompassing the proposed approach to the refinement of design, management and implementation of the construction, commissioning process, mitigation of business continuity issues and environmental management;

•  Commercial:

details of the consortium structure including intra-consortium risk allocation;

a description of the ownership / equity structure of the entity that will enter into the partnerships with the public sector;

details of any aspects that involve a proposed departure from, or variation to, the provisions of the contractual documents;

third-party revenue opportunities;

•  Financial:

details of the proposed funding structure and level of commitment;

•  Interface management:

details of the proposed approach to interface with other consortium members, government and key stakeholders;

outline the manner in which the interface with government will demonstrate a partnership approach; and

•  Risk-adjusted cost:

the audited financial model that clearly outlines all key project cash flows, treatment of tax and progressive profit and loss data.