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Guidance Note: The Project Owner should exercise caution when drafting engineering and design specifications for inclusion in the RFP documentation. This could unintentionally lead to the submission of alternative or 'non-conforming' proposals by Proponents. For example, highly prescriptive and detailed specifications may generate alternative proposals if Proponents suggest different or untested technology to deliver the Project that has not been reflected in the RFP documentation. Provided that the Initial Proposal is otherwise consistent with the requirements of the RFP, the Proponents should have the flexibility to propose innovative technological or engineering solutions that may enhance the Project. |
All Proponents must submit Initial Proposals that comply with the requirements of the RFP. In addition, Proponents may also submit one or more alternative proposals where material departures from the requirements of the RFP and attached documentation are proposed. The Project Owner will assess these alternative proposals at its discretion.
Alternative proposals must contain details of:
(a) the financial impact on the Project Owner;
(b) the proposed commercial and legal framework;
(c) the operational impacts; and
(d) the revised risk allocation arising from differences between the alterative proposal and the requirements set out in the RFP and attached documentation.
Proponents are advised to discuss the form of any alternative proposals with the Project Owner prior to lodgement.