Invitation to Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) - Construction Panel Refresh 2022

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Dear Contractors, Invitation to Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) Re: Griffith University: Construction Panel Refresh 2022 Griffith University is a large and complex organisation, delivering the core components of Learning and Teaching and Research across all disciplines and serving and supporting approximately 50,000 students across five physical campuses. The University has a building asset portfolio containing more than 150 building assets and associated fixed plant and equipment across its five campuses with a gross floor area more than 500,000 square metres. This includes a diverse range of building classifications including state of the art research facilities. Additional details about the University can be found at - https://www.griffith.edu.au/about-griffith. Griffith University has decided to refresh the existing Construction Panels. Tier 2 and Tier 3 contractors are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to become a member of one or more of these Construction Panel/s depending on the company’s capability. The four Panels are: •Managing Contractor (Design and Construct) •Design and Construct •Construct only •Refurbishments and/or fit-out/Minor works Expression of Interest (EOI) will be released on 11 November 2022 and closing on Friday 2 December 2022 at 2pm. The EOI will be released and published on QTenders and VendorPanel. A link in QTenders #VP335212 will redirect all tenderers to register on VendorPanel (if not already registered), download EOI documents and finally submit documents via VendorPanel. An Expression of Interest submitted late or by any other means other than in VendorPanel may not be accepted. Please note, that by submitting a response to the EOI this does not automatically place the Contractor on any of the Prequalified Construction Panel/s. The shortlist will be determined by response/evaluation to the nominated capability criteria and successful reference and financial health checks. The pre-qualified panel term will be three (3) years with an option of two (2) x one (1) year extensions up to an accumulated maximum total of five (5) years. An annual review may be conducted at the sole discretion of Griffith University. University reserves the right to add and/or remove contractor(s) from the Panel throughout the term of the Pre-Qualified Panel at its sole discretion following the annual review. Contractor(s) may be removed at any time for contractual breaches, provided the applicable contract protocols for removal (if any) are observed. Successfully being listed on the Griffith University Construction Panel does not guarantee your company an allocation of work, however we endeavour to forge strong relationships with our panel contractors. Any queries relating to the Expression of Interest documents (if any) shall be submitted via VendorPanel only. Enclosed with this letter of invitation is the Expression of Interest documents: •This Letter of Invitation •Expression Of Interest document o Section A – EOI Terms & Conditions o Section B – Contractor Details and EOI Questionnaire In evaluating your proposal, your responses to the information required to be submitted, as stated in the Contractors Questionnaire - Appendix 1 Contractor’s Capabilities include: • Capabilities and relevant experience • General company information (e.g., No of employees, turnover, etc) • Insurances • Key Personnel • Proficiency in working under Managing Contractor (D&C), D&C, Construct Only and/or fitout and refurbishment arrangements • Subcontractor Management • Management Systems • Workplace Health and Safety • Environmental Management • Quality Systems • Accreditations • Licencing and Permits • Capacity • Impact Procurement / Corporate Social Responsibility o Modern Slavery o Ethical Supplier Threshold requirements o Potential Indigenous Spend o Ending Domestic Violence Policies • Favourable Reference Check • Favourable Health Assessment check The University reserves the right to seek additional information and/or clarification of any information provided by any organisation submitting an Expression of Interest and to seek the views of referees nominated herein and the organisations associated with any projects included in any documentation submitted with the Expression of Interest to assist it in assessing the submission. Any queries relating to this EOI should be directed to Ricky Singh, Category Manager via VendorPanel. Yours sincerely, Ricky Singh Category Manager – Strategic Procurement and Supply