The Project Owner has determined that alliance contracting will be used to deliver the [insert Project]. Under the alliance, the Project Owner will collaborate with the Successful Proponent to deliver the Project and share the risks and rewards associated with delivering the Project. A commercial and legal framework will be developed and included in the Project Alliance Agreement which seeks to align the commercial interests of all alliance participants.
The Project Owner's expectation is that the collective responsibilities of the alliance participants, the sharing of Project risks and the transparency and behavioural commitments gained through this arrangement will facilitate the achievement of the Project Owner's objectives. The alliance culture will be characterised by the following principles:
∙ good faith;
∙ decision making on a 'Best for Project' basis;
∙ a commitment to no disputes;
∙ a 'no fault-no blame' culture;
∙ transparency through open book documentation and reporting; and
∙ a joint management structure where responsibility is shared between the alliance participants.
Further information regarding the alliance philosophy and principles is set out in the National Alliance Contracting Documentation. Proponents should familiarise themselves with these documents prior to submitting an EOI Response that accepts the Project Owner's proposed alliance framework for the Project, including the Selection Process and the principles of the Commercial and Legal Framework for the Project outlined in section 5 of this Invitation for EOI. It should be noted that although the National Alliance Contracting Documentation may be used to provide background and context to the alliance structure and key principles, the proposed Commercial and Legal Framework for this Project is as outlined in section 5.