12.  Expression of interest (EOI) requirements

Having assessed the various issues of a proposal, the BCC will consider and approve if appropriate, a call for EOIs being issued to invite responses from the marketplace. Before the issue of EOIs, agencies in consultation with NSW Treasury, should:

•  draft the EOI documentation;

•  complete a probity plan prior to the release of the EOI; and

•  complete the EOI evaluation plan, consistent with Phase Two of Table One.

The evaluation process must be fair and equitable and be consistent with the project probity plan. Responses to the call for EOI will be evaluated by an agency-established evaluation panel and coordinated by the project manager. Subject to a favourable outcome, the evaluation would lead to a shortlist of bidders.