1. The properties are described as parts of Lot 16 and 17 on SP133023, Railway Street in the locality of Lowood, as indicated on the attached plan.

2. Every tender shall contain the full Christian names, surname and address of the tenderer and when the tender is in the name of a firm, the names in full and addresses of each member of the firm. When the tender is by a company, the name of the company and the address of the registered office of the company shall be provided.

3. Tenders shall be submitted on the tender form provided which shall be signed by the tenderer. All information called for on the form shall be inserted in the respective places provided.

4. All tenders must also include a Declaration Form – Conflict of Interest which shall be signed by the tenderer. All information called for on the form shall be inserted in the respective places provided.

5. Every tender shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked “Tender 1344, Parts of Lot 16 & 17 on SP133023 Railway Street Lowood” and addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Somerset Regional Council, PO Box 117, Esk Qld 4312 and must be received by him before 12 Noon on Wednesday, 10 January 2024.

6. Tenders may be lodged by post, but otherwise shall be lodged electronically by e-mail to mail@somerset.qld.gov.au with the Subject line marked CONFIDENTIAL – Tender 1344 Parts of Lot 16 and 17 on SP133023 Railway Street, Lowood, before the time specified in Clause 5 above. No tender received by telephone or facsimile advice shall be considered.

7. The Council shall not be bound to accept the highest or any tender.

8. The successful tenderer shall be responsible for the payment of costs associated with the registration of the lease.

9. The tender amount shall include GST if applicable.

10. The lease will be for an initial term of one (1) year with an option to renew for a further one (1) year.

11. Other general lease conditions will be contained in the lease agreement.

Chief Executive Officer

Somerset Regional Council

PO Box 117

ESK QLD 4312

Tender 1344 –

Parts of Lot 16 & 17 on SP13302