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Woolgoolga Town Centre Study Review –Request for Quotation - Consultant Advisor5. Proposed MethodologyWhilst it is anticipated that the proposed methodology will include the following, Councilrequires feedback from the consultant advisor as to what is included (and specificallywhat is not included) in their Fee Proposal:• one day visit to Council including inception meeting, provision of backgrounddocuments, and a visit to Woolgoolga;• desk top review of previous studies, the Woolgoolga Township Marketing Action Plan2011; existing Business Centres Hierarchy Final Report (Strategy Hunter 2011);Woolgoolga Business Lands Review (Hill PDA, 2006) and Employment Lands Strategy(SGS, 2009), and the latest draft versions of Coffs Harbour LEP 2013 and thecomprehensive DCP;• assist to prepare draft BRE Survey and provide advice as to distribution, stakeholdersand analysis;• analyse results of the BRE Survey and assist the Project Team to report the results forinclusion in the Woolgoolga Town Centre Study Review; and• provide specialist advice in terms of economic development, strategic planning andbuilt form as the project progresses, including overview of recommendations relatingto submissions post-exhibition.It is proposed product delivery will need to achieve the following milestones.BRE Survey Undertake survey September 2013Final recommendations December 2013Baseline Data Analysis August – November 2013Develop Concept Options October – February 2014Report Draft Woolgoolga Town Centre March 2014Study (WTCS) to CouncilExhibit Draft Study March – April 2014Final Report to Council for Adoption July 2014B. FEE PROPOSAL – INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS6. Consultant Advisor Capabilities and ExperienceThe consultant must provide relevant details of their capabilities and experience tosatisfy the project objectives including professional capabilities. The consultant must alsoprovide the following:• examples of previous projects and relevant references;• a description of skills and qualifications of the recommended consultant advisor; and• details of any quality assurance certification held or quality capabilities statements.- 4 -
Woolgoolga Town Centre Study Review –Request for Quotation - Consultant Advisor7. Proposed Scope of Work and MethodologyThe consultant must submit their recommended proposed scope of works andmethodology to achieve the project objectives. While Council has anticipated anindicative scope of works, this is not absolute and the successful consultant may havealternative solutions to reach the desired outcomes. It should be noted that it is Council’spreference that a single person, rather than a consulting firm, take the role of consultantadvisor.8. Project ScheduleThe consultant must provide a project schedule to deliver their proposed scope of workand methodology, including task elements where appropriate, assuming projectinception 30 days from submission of the Request for Quotation.Consultants should indicate their availability to commence work on the project to achieveproduct delivery milestones as outlined in Item 5 of this Consultant Brief.9. CostingThe consultant is required to provide a lump sum consulting fee or an hourly rate to amaximum of $32,800, inclusive of disbursements (such as travel, accommodation). TheFee Proposal must exclude GST.10. PaymentsCouncil will make payments for the project of the final agreed cost in the followingmanner:Task Anticipated Payment Fee PaymentProject engagement September 2013 10%Completion of BRE Analysis December 2013 40%On exhibition of draft WTCS April 2014 40%On final report to Council July 2014 10%Payment will be made when work is completed to the satisfaction of Council. Councilmust agree to any claims for variations before undertaking the additional work.11. TerminationThe consultant’s commission may be terminated due to non-performance or inability tomeet set target dates. The Consultant will be informed in writing of such termination,which will not be subject to further correspondence.- 5 -
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