This is an advance notification of an upcoming procurement opportunity. The following description is for your information only.

Short Description
Latrobe City Council is seeking to engage a suitably experienced and qualified building contractor to construct the Latrobe Creative Precinct Project in Traralgon, Latrobe Valley.

The process involves an Expression of Interest process to engage contractors to work in conjunction with the appointed Architect followed by, at the appropriate time, a selective tender process to provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price and the confirmation of one builder to progress the construction phase.

Pre-qualifications
* Demonstrated experience and success in building, managing and delivering projects of similar scale and complexity.
* Experience in undertaking projects utilising Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) construction tenders.
* Previous experience working with local government.

Budget Range
$30M total budget
Going to Market
Mid December 2017
Region
Latrobe Valley, Gippsland, Victoria
Supplier Category
Design and Construct

Additional Information
Please refer to Latrobe City Council website: www.latrobe.vic.gov.au.

This project will comprise of the following elements:
* A significant regional performing arts centre housing a multipurpose auditorium of 750 seats and studio of 200 seats with associated front of house and back of house facilities and services;
* Two outdoor event spaces;
* Integration of the new facility with the existing Library & Service Centre; and
* A repurposing and remodelling of the existing Latrobe Performing Arts Centre building, so as to facilitate cultural industry training and educational courses.

Track Record and Capacity:
* Capacity to undertake multiple projects
* Capacity to work with clients to deliver a successful project within the overall budget
* Evidence of financial capacity and reputation
* Ability to deliver within agreed timeframes
* Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and work with local government
* Proven ability to successfully deliver projects under an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) construction tender
* Experience in novation contracts, and the ability to influence the detailed design to generate project cost savings.