Mandatory minimum requirements:
• Responsible Agencies must submit a completed EOI checklist to NSW Treasury prior to the release of the EOI.
• Responsible Agencies must submit a completed RFP checklist to NSW Treasury, prior to releasing the RFP documents.
• The Responsible Agency must prepare a document based on the NSW Treasury Project Deed Commercial Principles to confirm agreement and consistency with the project approach.
• Where a Responsible Agency has a project-specific reason to deviate from provisions in the Template Project Documents, the Responsible Agency must show cause and seek approval from NSW Treasury for any departures.
• Responsible Agencies must consult with NSW Treasury to determine and agree on the appropriateness of a CDPD and the quantum for each specific project.
• Responsible Agencies must require the private party to obtain a binding ruling from the Australian Taxation Office as a condition precedent to the PPP contract becoming effective.
The National PPP Guidelines detail the required documentation and procedures at each phase of procurement. The following sections highlight a number of additional NSW requirements, consistent with the objective of minimising tender costs.