The Call should clearly specify the information required from bidders to enable the agency to assess whether bidders have satisfied the evaluation criteria.
With respect to financial information, it is common for sponsoring agencies to provide bidders with templates to submit with their bids. This provides the agency with information in a consistent format, thereby enabling easier comparison of bids.
Other information which may be required includes:
• Signed terms sheets for key subcontractors - in some cases the agency may require draft contracts.
• Signed terms sheets for the financing agreements, including evidence of credit committee approvals.
• In the case of equity funding, evidence of the extent to which equity has been committed.
• A tax opinion on whether section 51AD and Division 16D of the Income Tax Assessment Act (or any replacement provisions) applies to the project.