Environmental Services

Overview

Gippsland Water requires a qualified service provider to deliver ecological consultancy and on-ground environmental management services across operational and project activities. Environmental services will be required across our service region, including offset sites (approx. 800 ha combined), high conservation value lands, catchments, easements, and public land associated with our assets; including remote locations when required. Key service categories include: 1. Ecological Consultancy Services - Development of management plans, revegetation and rehabilitation plans, ecological impact and risk assessments, targeted surveys and threatened species monitoring, technical advice, sustainable land management planning. 2. Environmental Management Services - Implementation of management plans, pest animal and plant control, sourcing and facilitation of plantings, maintenance of infrastructure, tracks and firebreaks, identification and reporting of threats, habitat restoration. 3. Environmental Information Management - Use of ArcGIS Online for spatial data collection, storage, and analysis, including capturing and uploading pest plant and animal control, and threatened species data. 4. Biodiversity Offset Credit Brokering - Selling of credits held by Gippsland Water through DEECA’s Native Vegetation Offset Register.

Key Information

Provider

Victorian Government

Government

Agency

Gippsland Water

Location

Victoria, Australia

Reference Number

EOI577

Country

Australia

Details

Eligibility Criteria

OHS Management System
Must have an established safety management system aligned with ISO 45001 principles to comply with Victorian legislation, capable of providing SWMS/JSEA.
Environmental Management System
Must have an Environmental Management System (or equivalent plan) aligned with ISO 14001 principles to comply with environmental standards, regulation and legislation.
GIS Capability
Must demonstrate advanced capacity to use ArcGIS Online/Field Maps (or compatible platforms) and comply.
Insurance Requirements
Must hold minimum $20 million Public Liability and Workers Compensation coverage. Evidence must be provided.
Insurance Requirements (Consulting Services Only)
Must hold minimum $10 million Professional Indemnity. Evidence must be provided.
Conflict of Interest Declaration
Must complete and submit a Conflict-of-Interest declaration.
Fair Jobs Code Pre Assessment Certificate
Must provide a Fair Jobs Code Pre Assessment Certificate or have an application in progress.

Deliverables

Demonstration of compliance with mandatory requirements including OHS and Environmental Management Systems
Provision of evidence of GIS capabilities using ArcGIS or equivalent
Submission of Conflict of Interest declaration
Provision of insurance certificates meeting specified coverage
Responses addressing weighted evaluation criteria including capability, technical competence, GIS and environmental information management, service delivery approach, social procurement and traditional owner engagement, and overall suitability

Evaluation Criteria

Capability20%%

Assessment of knowledge, experience, business resources, value-adding factors, and financial capability relevant to the procurement.

Technical Competence & Accreditation20%%

Evaluation of technical capability in service categories, evidence of licenses and accreditations, and understanding of regulatory requirements.

GIS & Environmental Information Management15%%

Assessment of capability to use GIS platforms for spatial data capture, quality assurance, and reporting, and ability to maintain high-quality spatial data.

Service Delivery Approach15%%

Evaluation of proposed service delivery model, methodologies, risk management, safety systems, and subcontractor management.

Social Procurement & Traditional Owner Engagement15%%

Assessment of commitment to social procurement outcomes, engagement with Aboriginal businesses and Traditional Owners.

Overall Suitability & Strategic Alignment15%%

Evaluation of alignment with Gippsland Water's values, environmental stewardship, and potential innovations or efficiencies.

Conditions & Exclusions

•Suppliers must meet all mandatory compliance criteria to be considered further.
•Pricing schedule provided at EOI stage is for market understanding only and will not impact evaluation or form contractual pricing.
•Suppliers must confirm commitment to the Victorian Government Supplier Code of Conduct.
•Suppliers not providing confirmation of commitment to the Code may be excluded.