Request for Proposal (PROPOSAL No. FC2106) FORESTRY CORPORATION OF NSW RAIL TRANSPORT OF DOMESTIC LOGS WALCHA MANAGEMENT AREAS - FC2106

This Request for Proposals for rail and handling services includes 1 departure point, 2 delivery destinations over 3 years. Departure location is a proponent nominated site close to the Walcha plantation area.  Delivery sites are to be nominated by the proponent to allow efficient road transport for the remaining distance to the end users in Oberon and Tumut/Tumbarumba areas.

Due to the long distances involved, FCNSW are opening proposals up to rail providers. 

If a proposal meets the criteria and provides a value solution to FCNSW award is targeted for 5^th May 2021 or earlier with commencement subject to acceptable timelines proposed by the successful proponent with early provision of services favoured.

Proponents that intend to lodge Proposal submissions are required to register through NSW Government eTender website www.tenders.nsw.gov.au . All registered proponents wanting to provide a proposal must also contact the Contact Officer to register their interest.  All questions, clarifications or queries are to be made via the Contact Officer or their nominated proxy.  Any amendments to the process will be provided prior to submissions closing and should be considered as part of any proposals submitted .

Should FCNSW select a suitable proposal for award then standard contract terms will be discussed with the proponent. Where suitable terms cannot be agreed upon, FCNSW may choose to reject the previously shortlisted proposal or the proponent may choose to not accept the terms offered.

Proponents must meet all Safety, financial, performance, equipment and business risk considerations to an acceptable level as assessed by FCNSW. Work parcels may have Vehicle,

This RFP process will close on the 8^th April 2021.

The work will if awarded is targeted to be by 5^th May 2021.

The contract commencement date will be the 1^st July 2021 or as agreed between the parties