Respondents are required to provide a databook supporting the Financial Model. The databook must include the following details as a minimum:
• a description of the layout and flow of calculations throughout the Financial Model, including an explanation and cross-references to the location of key inputs, outputs, solving or optimising mechanisms and macro controls;
• copies of source documents (e.g. construction cash flow) or a clear indication where these may be found elsewhere in the Respondent's Proposal and cross-reference to the location of key inputs in the Financial Model;
• a definition of how the financial ratios are calculated, which must be consistent with the Financiers' term sheets and confirmation in the Financier support letter(s) that the underlying values are acceptable to Financiers;
• details of the mechanisms contained within the Financial Model and an explanation of how key tasks in the Financial Model are carried out (including details of any macros); and
• a statement of the general accounting principles applied to the Financial Model and their compliance with Australian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.