9.1  Overview

During the ITP, Respondents may be permitted to conduct Site Inspections. In such instances, the State will facilitate access to the [insert relevant site(s)].

Site Inspections may be made available to Respondents through two mechanisms: 

•  State arranged Site Inspection(s) in which the location and timing will be determined by the State, as outlined in section 9.3 (State arranged Site Inspections) of this ITP Plan; and 

•  Respondent requested Site Inspections, as outlined in section 9.4 (Respondent requested Site Inspections).

Any Site Inspections will be conducted in accordance with:

•  Section 9 (Interaction between State and Respondents) of this Volume 1, Part A (General Information and Instructions to Respondents);

•  the Site Inspection Protocols set out in section 9.2 (Site Inspection Protocols); and

•  the Site Inspection process and requirements described in this section 9 (Site Inspections) and the principles of probity.  Site Inspections may be attended by the Probity Advisor, relevant Project Stakeholders, and other individuals deemed relevant by the State Representative.