Consultancy Services Panel

Ballina Shire Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to provide professional consultancy services across one or more of the following categories:

1. Environmental consultancy services

2. Strategic planning services

3. Civil engineering services

4. Water and wastewater services

5. Project management services

6. Roads and traffic services

7. Multidisciplinary consultancy services

Council will use this EOI process to establish a panel of prequalified consultants, shortlist providers for future procurement processes, or invite selected respondents to participate in future requests for quotation or tender processes.

Submission of an EOI does not guarantee appointment to a panel, inclusion in future procurement processes, or the award of any work.

Background information / Compatibility requirements

The purpose of this EOI is to identify consultants who can demonstrate:

• Relevant technical capability

• Experience working with local government

• Understanding of NSW legislative and regulatory requirements

• Availability and capacity to deliver services

• Appropriate insurances, systems and governance

• Strong project, risk, quality and stakeholder management practices

Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits): This EOI is an invitation to submit information only. It is not a request for tender and does not create any binding obligation on Council to enter into a contract with any respondent.

Questions asked by the buyer:

Please complete and submit the Excel sheet "BSC5071 - Table of Services Offered", including the respondent, service office location and indicative hourly rates.

In a separate document, please demonstrate your experience and capability in delivering services for each category you are offering services in.

In a separate document, please provide an overview of your methodology and approach to delivering delivering services for each category you are offering services in.

In a separate document, please provide a summary of key personnel and their field of expertise, including relevant professional memberships or accreditations.

In a separate document, please provide an overview of at least 3 recent relevant consultancies/projects including:

• Client name
• Project title
• Project location
• Project value
• Services provided
• Referee contact details

In a separate document, please demonstrate your knowledge or and experience with local conditions within the Ballina Local Government Area (LGA) and/or adjoining LGA's.

In a separate document, please demonstrate initiatives around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects of service delivery. Refer item 22 of the EOI document.

Please submit copies of valid Certificates of Currency for the following insurances: - Public Liability - Professional Indemnity - Workers Compensation (or Income Protection for Sole Operators) and any other insurances you hold that you deem relevant.

In a separate document, please detail your current management plans for : - Quality Management - Environmental Management - Work Health & Safety (WHS)

Copies of any ISO accreditation can also be provided.

In a separate document, please provide the name and ABN sub-consultants you may engage to assist with any future work.

Please complete and submit the document "BSC5071 - Conflict of Interest Declaration"

Buyer: Ballina Shire Council

Buyer location: 40 Cherry St, Ballina, New South Wales 2478, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP529366

Buyer's reference: BSC5071

Opens: Friday 16 October 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Closes: Tuesday 24 November 2026 02:00 PM (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Wednesday 18 November 2026 02:00 PM (AUS Eastern Daylight Time)

Expected decision: Tuesday 05 January 2027 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Categories: Engineering & Research & Technical Based Services; 1: Building Information Modelling (BIM) & Survey; 2: Drafting Services; 3: Engineering Consulting Services; 4: Environmental & Sustainability Services; 5: Geotechnical Services; 6: Land Surveys; 7: Project Management; 8: Quantity Surveying; 9: Statistical Analysis; 10: Transport Planning & Traffic Engineering; Environmental & Heritage Services; 1: Environmental Impact Assessments; 2: Environmental Management; 3: Environmental Testing Services; 4: Flora & Fauna Survey & Management Services; 5: Heritage Advisory Services; 6: Water Resources Management

Regions of service: New South Wales; 1: Richmond-Tweed; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Tender documents: 3

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