Lease for the management and operation of Ringsfield

⁠⁠⁠Council, as Principal under this RFT, is offering by tender to interested parties (Tenderers), a lease for the operation and management of the historically significant house in Nanango, known as Ringsfield House, and associated grounds and buildings (Ringsfield).

The Principal is offering to enter into an agreement for a two (2) year period with an option of additional three (3) by one (1) years to manage and operate Ringsfield. The lease agreement will include clauses and conditions to govern the management and operation of the property, identify roles and responsibilities, and outline expenses and income.

There are a several opportunities that Ringsfield provides to prospective Tenderers. The Principal expects that all Ringsfield buildings be open to the public as a community destination with the main opportunities at Ringsfield being as a historical display with tours, functions and weddings, café and commercial kitchen.

The Principal is looking for a thoughtful and considered approach to management and operation of Ringsfield.

The Principal will evaluate each Tender Submission to identify and select the Successful Tenderer that is suited to, qualified for and financially prepared to manage and operate Ringsfield.

The Principal suggests interested parties should consider in their proposal to manage and operate Ringsfield:

 Marketing and promotion for Ringsfield as a destination offering a variety of opportunities for use;

 Communication plan considering what groups or members you are working with, how you will engage the community and involve other community groups.

 Maintenance and Servicing at Ringsfield including:

o mowing and grounds maintenance,

o building maintenance,

o garbage and waste collection,

o servicing and maintenance of the commercial kitchen including Combi Oven, Stovetop oven, Grease Trap

o Trade Waste Permit

o Food Business Licence

o water supply and testing of water tanks

o pest control

o Financials including ability to undertake the management and operation of Ringsfield, funding sources, income and expenses.

 Work Place Health and Safety including risk management and Insurance

The facilities are being offered in its current operational condition and Respondents are required to undertake their own investigations as to the quality and fitness for use of the facilities and improvements for their intended purposes. 

Tender submissions must be lodged by hardcopy OR by email.

Lodgement by hardcopy is to be delivered to South Burnett Regional Council Customer Service Centres at Nanango or Kingaroy by the tender closing date and time.

Lodgement by email is to be sent to: info@southburnett.qld.gov.au with “Tender No. SBRC20/21-08” in the subject title

Contact Officer Name: Rebecca Bayntun

Address: PO Box 336, Kingaroy

Telephone: 07 4189 9100

Email: RBayntun@southburnett.qld.gov.au