5.1 Overview

Guidance note: It is recommended that the State consult shortlisted Respondents before developing and issuing an indicative ITP Program that will apply for the duration of the RFP Phase detailing the indicative timing of all key ITP activities which are discussed in subsequent sections of this ITP Plan.

An indicative ITP Program will assist focus time and resources on issues Respondents wish to seek further clarity and understanding on (through Respondent Initiated ITP Workshops) and on issues the State considers of relative complexity or importance (through State Initiated ITP Workshops).

The ITP Program should be designed to follow a sequence that is intended to align with the Proposal development process to maximise benefit e.g. technical ITP Workshops typically scheduled early in the ITP Program (so that the clarity and understanding gained by Respondents can influence their Proposals), with commercial and legal ITP Workshops generally commencing later in the process.

An ITP Program is set out in Appendix 2 (ITP Program) to this ITP Plan and details the timing of key ITP activities, including:

• Respondent Initiated ITP Workshops;

• State Initiated ITP Workshops;

• Interim Submissions; and

• Site Inspections.

With the exception of the ITP Deliverables set out in the ITP Program, the ITP Program is indicative only and Respondents may seek adjustment to the timing of ITP Workshops or request additional ITP Workshops.

Respondents are invited to comment on, or suggest amendments to any of the details included in the ITP Program. Any such feedback should be submitted by Respondents to the State via the Q&A Facility in the Data Room by [insert date and time].

The State will consider any feedback received from Respondents and may issue a revised ITP Program to Respondents, if deemed necessary. Respondents should be aware that the ITP Program may be updated by the State at any time.