The second stage of the Tender Process will involve the release of an RFP to the Shortlisted Respondents. The RFP will require Shortlisted Respondents to submit a fully costed, fully financed binding Proposal based on the requirements set out in the RFP.
To ensure that Shortlisted Respondents have the opportunity to clarify the requirements of the RFP, the RFP Phase will include an Interactive Tender Process (ITP). During this period, Shortlisted Respondents will be encouraged to meet with the State to discuss the development of their proposed solutions and to seek clarification and feedback to better understand the requirements of the RFP. These sessions will be coordinated in accordance with an ITP Plan which will set out the process and protocols for the conduct of the ITP.
Following detailed evaluation of submitted Proposals, the State may select a Preferred Respondent or Preferred Respondents with whom to enter into negotiations to resolve any outstanding matters and as a precursor to the execution of the Project Deed and other relevant State Project Documents.