1.2  Purpose of this Invitation for EOI

The Project Owner has determined that an alliance contracting methodology is the best delivery approach for the [Project]. This Invitation for EOI represents the first phase of the Selection Process and the Project Owner invites suitably qualified respondents to submit an EOI Response to form an alliance with the Project Owner for delivery of the [Project].

The purpose of this Invitation for EOI is to:

(a)  advise the market of the Project and provide an overview of the likely scope of Works required to deliver the Project;

(b)  outline the Selection Process, including an indicative timetable for delivery of the Project;

(c)  provide an overview of the likely Commercial and Legal framework of the Alliance; and

(d)  enable the Project Owner to develop an Initial Shortlist of suitably qualified proponents to proceed to the RFP Phase.