Expression of Interest: Manage the NPA Concrete Batching Plant

⁠⁠⁠Purpose
The purpose of this Invitation is to provide all interested parties with the opportunity to submit an expression of interest to manage the NPA Concrete Batching Plant operations.

Background Information
Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPA) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified parties who are looking for a business opportunity managing the NPA Concrete Batching Plant operations.

The type and scope of the arrangement that Council will enter is open for discussion, however, interested parties will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of Batching Plant operations and adequate financial resources to obtain raw materials for stock and manufacturing. The interested parties should also be able to demonstrate the ability to provide a quality product through an appropriate testing regime.

The batching plant has the following list of equipment:
• 1 x Loader
• 2 x Trucks with 7.5m3 Bowls
• Forklift (Cat 25)
• Batching Plant

An open day to review equipment and the current site is proposed for Tuesday 16th August 2022 at 10:00am.

Interested parties should indicate their preferred method of engagement with Council e.g. service agreement, managing contractor agreement, lease or full divestment from council. Council will determine its preferred approach following consideration of submissions received and suitably qualified respondents will be invited to participate further.

Initial EOI forms are available at Council Offices and the NPARC website. Forms should be completed and may be submitted at the Bamaga Office or via email to tenders@nparc.qld.gov.au For further details, please contact David Tyson, Acting Executive Manager Enterprises on 07 4048 6800 or email David.Tyson@nparc.qld.gov.au