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Expression of Interest (EoI) BELLFIELD SOCIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

EoI for: Bellfield Social Housing Project, part of 230 Banksia Street, Bellfield

ISSUE DATE 28 February 2020

CLOSING DATE 27 March 2020

The submission must be via Council’s Procurement on-line portal by the closing date.

PORTAL DETAILS: https://www.eprocure.com.au/banyule

https://www.eprocure.com.au/banyule

EoI– Bellfield Social Housing

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Contents

PART 1: EXRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) OVERVIEW and BACKGROUND 3

1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND TO EXRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) 3

PART 2: PROJECT DETAILS 8

2 DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY 8

3 EVALUATION CRITERIA 13

4 PROPOSED LEASE AND TERMS 13

5 GENERAL INFORMATION 14

6 EoI PROCESS 14

7 COUNCIL REQUIREMENTS 16

PART 3: EoI REGISTRATION SCHEDULE 20

PART 4: RETURNABLE SCHEDULES 22



PART 1: EXRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) OVERVIEW and BACKGROUND

1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND TO EXRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) 1.1 Introduction

Banyule City Council (Council) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI) from organisations which have

the qualifications, experience and financial capacity to develop and manage social housing on land

to be leased from Banyule Council located adjacent to the proposed Bellfield Community Hub at

230 Banksia Street, Bellfield.

The land is being offered to the market through an EoI process. Victoria’s community housing

sector, as defined in the Housing Act 1983 (amended January 2005), both registered housing

associations and housing providers have the option of a long term lease of the land from Council

for development of social housing which will be built and operated by the successful social housing

development partner chosen by Council.

The site is recognised by Council as a significant infill development opportunity, along with the

adjacent land which will eventually be sold for market housing. This development is considered a

high priority for Council and is an opportunity for social housing associations or providers to

partner with Council and deliver high quality built form which integrates with the surrounding

environment while delivering on critical social housing outcomes for the local community.

It is imperative that the needs of the local Bellfield/Heidelberg West community are met and that

key segments of the demographic are catered for. This may include new immigrants, such as the

Somali community, the indigenous community, the elderly, single parent families, unemployed and

other disadvantaged groups. This will require a mix of the number of bedrooms depending on the

target demographic.

The primary objective of this project is:

To use Council-owned land for the provision of safe, environmentally sustainable, high quality

social housing to improve the well-being of local residents on low to moderate incomes and

foster a sense of community and inclusiveness, both within the development and the broader

municipality.

1.2 Background

The Bellfield site is made up in part by one of a number of decommissioned school sites acquired

by Council in 2012 from the State Government for the purposes of showcasing high quality

residential in-fill development and delivering buildings for community benefit. Bellfield is in fact

three projects in one:

• A market housing development, where land will be sold to a private developer for market

housing;

• A new multi-purpose Community Hub and relocated community garden; and



• Delivery of social housing.

The parcel being offered for social housing forms part of 230 Banksia St, Bellfield, is approximately

1,500m2 and is zoned Public Use (PUZ6). Council is currently in the design stages of the new

community hub development, which will also include a relocated community garden (currently

located on Oriel Road). Land adjacent to the community hub has been set aside for delivery of

social housing (not public housing). It is expected that a minimum of thirty dwellings will be

constructed in a building that may be 3 or 4 storeys high.

Council’s vision for the Bellfield development, which includes the market housing, is outlined in the

2017-2021 Council Plan which incorporates the key direction to ‘preserve and improve Banyule as a

great place to live, work and play’. Under this key direction Council is committed to ‘facilitate

diverse housing and sustainable development outcomes in activity centres, neighbourhood centres

and employment precincts as the best places for people to live, work and play’.

In February 2019, the Urban Design Guidelines for Bellfield were adopted by Council. The

guidelines discuss the built form expectations specifically for the market housing development.

Social housing was, however, identified as a key deliverable to be constructed as part of the overall

Masterplan for the site on the land adjacent to the community hub. Council’s key objectives for the

entire Bellfield development are to:

• Ensure an integrated development with the surrounding environment;

• Deliver a development of high quality;

• Delivery of a social housing component on the Public Use Zone land;

• Delivery of a new Bellfield Community Hub;

• Ensure a rigorous commercial structure to protect Council from risk;

• Enable selection of appropriate development partners;

• Timely delivery of the project; and

• Deliver a financial return to Council

Council appreciates that access to affordable, secure housing is critical to the well-being of

individuals and communities and growing numbers of people are being priced out of Banyule with

purchase and rental prices increasing. Council wants to address this and make sure that Banyule is

an inclusive, vibrant, affordable and diverse place to live. It is appreciated that there is a lack of

social housing within Banyule and this is the first project of its type for the municipality.

There are many considerations which Council will review as part of the appointment of the social

housing provider, however, key to this will be ensuring that the social housing meets the needs of

the local community. It is imperative that the successful provider is able to demonstrate:

• how the local community will be informed about the project;

• what support will be provided to tenants to ensure they are a good fit for the building and

location; and

• how a sense of cohesion or community will be fostered both within the housing complex

itself and within the broader Bellfield development.

Council has obtained legal advice and can confirm that it is able to incorporate social housing on

the PUZ6 land (subject to an appropriate planning permit and other approvals being obtained) if it



is leased to a community housing provider and it remains under Council’s ownership. It is proposed

that Council will offer a long term ground lease of its land to a social housing provider who will

fund, manage the construction, secure tenants and collect the rental income.

1.3 Social Housing Terminology

The terms ‘Affordable Housing’, ‘Public Housing’, ‘Community Housing’ and ‘Social Housing’ are

overlapping and are often confused, both within the sector and the broader community. This

project will adopt the Victorian Governments definitions as per the Victorian Government policy

Homes for Victorians being:

Affordable Housing is housing that is appropriate for the needs of a range of very low to

moderate income households, and priced (whether mortgage repayments or rent) so these

households are able to meet their other essential basic living costs.

The Homes for Victorians policy also provides the following definitions of public, community and

social housing:

Public Housing

Housing owned and managed by the Director of Housing. The Government provides public

housing to eligible disadvantaged Victorians including those unemployed, on low incomes,

with a disability, with a mental illness or at risk of homelessness.

Community Housing

Housing owned or managed by community housing agencies for low income people,

including those eligible for public housing. Community housing agencies are regulated by

the Government.

Social Housing

Social housing is an umbrella term that includes both public housing and community

housing. Its provision usually involves some degree of subsidy.

Section 3AA of the Victorian Planning and Environment Act 1987 essentially adopts the Homes for

Victorians definition of affordable housing, as follows:

(1) For the purposes of this Act, affordable housing is housing, including social housing,

that is appropriate for the housing needs of any of the following—

(a) very low income households

(b) low income households

(c) moderate income households.

(2) For the purposes of determining what is appropriate for the housing needs of very low

income households, low income households and moderate income households, regard

must be had to the matters specified by the Minister by notice published in the

Government Gazette.

The salary ranges that relate to these classifications for the Melbourne area are below.



Very low income range (annual)

Low income range (annual)

Moderate income range (annual)

Single adult Up to $25,220 $25,221 to $40,340 $40,341 to $60,510

Couple, no dependant Up to $37,820 $37,821 to $60,520 $60,521 to $90,770

Family (with one or two parents) and dependent children

Up to $52,940 $52,941 to $84,720 $84,721 to $127,080

Using these definitions, Banyule Council’s intention is the site will be used for community housing,

which, in this EoI, will be referred to as social housing as that has been the terminology used during

all external communication activities with the local community.

Examples of successful social housing projects which Council considers to be analogues to this

development include:

• Valley Park redevelopment, Westmeadows – a redevelopment of The Mews public housing

estate which will have 145 social housing units, a 90-bed aged care facility and 209 homes

for private sale.

• Kyme Place, Port Melbourne – 27 dwellings across 3 levels constructed above a Council

owned carpark. The air rights were transferred to the Housing Association. The project

targeting low income single persons with a significant links to the City of Port Phillip.

• Drill Hall, Melbourne – refurbishment of the heritage listed 1937 Royal Melbourne Drill Hall

and the addition of 58 social housing units.

• Gipps Street, Abbotsford - 59 units, 25 co-operatively managed housing, 28 private, 6

disability adapted housing with 24/7 support worker on site across 4 levels.

Respondents must be a Registered Housing Association or Registered Housing Provider under the

Housing Act 1983, or a consortium which includes a Registered Housing Association or Registered

Housing Provider.

1.4 EoI/RfP process

This EoI is the first part of a two-phase selection process to identify organisations that will work

closely with Council to deliver the project. The two phase process is detailed below:

Phase 1 – EoI

This EoI is a public invitation to all interested parties to participate in the Bellfield social housing

project. Respondents must lodge a statement detailing the terms, development proposal,

approach, capacity, experience and demonstrated leadership in the development of social housing.

Council will select a shortlist from the respondents to the EoI following an evaluation against the

Evaluation Criteria outlined in this document.

Following the evaluation period, and Council briefing, a Request for Proposal (RfP) will be issued to

the shortlist of respondents.

The EoI process will be governed by the following key principles:

• Fairness and impartiality;



• Open and competitive process;

• Transparency of process;

• Security and confidentiality; and

• Identification and resolution of any conflicts of interest.

Phase 2 – RfP

The second part of the two-phase selection process will be to shortlist respondents to the EoI who

will then be invited to submit a final proposal in response to an Agreement for Lease and Lease

offer (the Contracts) and list of conditions prepared by Council as part of the RfP, with the eventual

delivery partner approved by Council and announced in the latter half of 2020. The draft contracts

will be provided as part of the RfP documentation. The next stage will then be contract

negotiations and finalisation.

1.5 Indicative Timeline

At a Council meeting on 28 October 2019, Banyule Council resolved the following:

To support the progression of the social housing project as follows:

• Commencement of an Expression of Interest process to identify a social housing provider in February 2020;

• Shortlisting of a social housing provider using agreed assessment criteria by June 2020; and

• Appointment of a social housing provider by August 2020.

The procurement process is intended to occur consistent with the timeline below. However, these

dates are indicative only, and may be subject to change. Council reserves the right to determine

the timing and manner in which the process is progressed.

Bellfield Social Housing Project

Activity Indicative Date

Invite Expression of Interest (EoI) 28 February 2020

EoI closes 27 March 2020

Council shortlists respondents April 2020

Invite Request for Proposal (RfP) May 2020

RfP closes May 2020

Council considers RfP submissions June 2020

Council resolution to execute Agreement for Lease and Lease with successful social housing provider

July 2020

Documentation executed August 2020



PART 2: PROJECT DETAILS

2 DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY 2.1 Site Details

An indicative representation of the Bellfield development is shown below. This Masterplan is one

interpretation of the Urban Design Guidelines. While the general arrangement of the site is as

shown below (in terms of placement of the residential development, community hub and garden

and social housing), the final layout will not be determined until the developers of the relevant

streams of work have been determined. This indicative Masterplan also shows the surrounding

neighbourhood, which includes Ford Park, the Waratah School and residences.

The social housing component is noted as number 3 in the figure below and sits south of the

proposed community hub and garden. Entrance to the site will be via the main North-South Road

which runs through the site and can be accessed either via Banksia Street or Perkins Avenue. The

development is expected to have its own carpark to cater for residents although there may be an

opportunity to share carparking with the adjacent Community Hub. A reduction in carparking

requirements may also be considered by Council as part of the Planning Permit Application process.



The land set aside for the social housing is zoned Public Use Zone (PUZ6) and is located at 230

Banksia Street, Bellfield, being part of the land described in certificate of title volume 11428 folio

802, Parish of Keelbundora, and is approximately 1,500m2 in area.

The exact area to be used for the social housing will be surveyed, pegged and accurately identified

in the Agreement for Lease and Lease documentation to be supplied at the RfT stage.

Approximate location of

social housing (c 1,500m2)



2.2 Surrounding locality

To the east, the site is bounded by the Waratah School which is owned by the State Government.

The School is proposing to construct an urban farm on the Perkins Avenue boundary and there will

be access to this farm via the community garden.

To the south, the site is bounded by residential development and a small strip of shops along

Banksia Street. The residential development along this stretch of Banksia Street is between 2 to 3

storeys in height.

To the west, the site will be bounded by the residential development to be constructed by a

Council appointed private developer. Council is proposing to put this land onto the market

following completion of a rezoning via a Planning Scheme Amendment. While the land will be

marketed by Council in the second half of 2020, the commencement of this development will be

dependent on the outcome of the sale process and the residential developer who will ultimately

purchase this site. Ford Park is located on the other side of Oriel Road.

The site is serviced by public transport, including local bus routes 246, 250, 340 and 549 which

provide connection to nearby activity centres and train stations.

Waratah School

Social Housing

Community Hub and Garden

Residential Development

Bellfield Development Site



A map showing the location to key facilities including shopping strips, supermarkets, hospitals and

local schools is shown below.

2.3 Due Diligence

While there is no specific due diligence work expected as part of this EoI process, if shortlisted, it is

expected that the social housing provider will complete their own due diligence to ensure the

entire development scope and cost is considered by them as part of the RfP and is able to be

adequately funded. Council will provide the following information at the RfP stage:

• Arborist’s report detailing which trees are native and their relative retention value

• Geotechnical assessment of the soil. It will be up to the respondent to satisfy itself that the

site is suitable to bear the footings of any building constructed on the land since this will be

specific to the type and size of development being sought.

• A Phase 1 or preliminary environmental site assessment giving a history of the land usage

and a view on the contamination status of the land in terms of its suitability for residential

development. This will also include a view of the potential depth to groundwater and/or

bedrock. It will be up to the respondent to satisfy itself that the site can accommodate any

underground infrastructure, including proposed carparking (for example).



• What services are currently available to the site and the location of those connection

points. It will be up to the respondent to confirm whether nearby electrical infrastructure

can accommodate supply requirements, water pressure for both domestic and fire mains

water are adequate, and potential locations of sewer and stormwater discharge points will

be suitable. Again, these will be specific to the type and size of development being sought.

• Site constraints (such as overland flow paths).

• Traffic access points onto the land.

It will be up to the respondent to ensure that Banyule Planning Scheme requirements are well

understood and provisions are made for obtaining a planning permit for the development.

2.4 Planning permit for development

Any social housing development will be subject to planning permit approval. The successful social

housing provider will be required to lodge a planning permit application with Council in accordance

with the provisions of the Banyule Planning Scheme.

Council will need to consider, assess and determine any planning permit application in its role as

the Responsible Planning Authority in accordance with the provisions of the Planning and

Environment Act 1987. Any partnership with a community housing provider must not fetter

Council’s role as the Responsible Authority for the purposes of the planning permit application.

Given Council is the owner of the land, only adjoining property owners and occupiers are expected

to be notified about the application (which is Council and the Waratah School), however to remain

open and transparent, it is expected that the owners located along Perkins Avenue and Banksia

Street will also need to be notified. If the proposal is approved but there is a subsequent review of

the decisions sought by an objector at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal the Council

will take the lead role in defending the decision at VCAT.

Council is currently in the process of establishing its Community Emissions Reduction Plan. As part

of this actions are being examined to establish climate action outcomes across the municipality.

There will be advocacy for improved Environmental Sustainable Design (ESD) outcomes for this

development, including water sensitive urban design interventions and encouragement of passive

sustainable design and Green Star communities. To assist with Council’s Community Emissions

Reduction Plan, it is encouraged that all respondents consider a no gas approach in any proposed

development.

In order to facilitate timely commencement of the development, the successful social housing

provider will be required to lodge a planning permit application no later than six (6) months from

the date of execution of the Agreement for Lease or as otherwise agreed with Council.

2.5 Development commencement timeframe

It is envisaged that the successful social housing provider will commence the development no later

than twenty four (24) months from the date of the planning permit (or as agreed with Council) and

completion within twelve (12) months of commencement to ensure the social housing is delivered

in line with other developments on the adjacent land.



3 EVALUATION CRITERIA Council is seeking to enter into a long term ground lease (up to 50 years) with a social housing

provider that is able to demonstrate leadership, capacity, an innovative approach and extensive

experience in social housing development. Council expects to work very closely with the provider

to achieve Council’s key objectives of a high quality development that integrates well with the

surrounding environment and delivers on social housing needs for the nearby local community.

In assessing each proposal, Council will use the evaluation criteria set out below.

• Previous experience and expertise in the delivery of social housing – the depth of

experience in delivering the type of development being proposed and market leadership in

delivering high quality residential development.

• Approach to and capacity to deliver the development - the respondent’s intended approach

to working with Council and its capacity to undertake the development and meet timing

requirements for planning permit application and development delivery, including the

approximate cost of the development and how it will be funded.

• Approach to and capacity to manage the social housing development – method of selection

of prospective tenants and how they will be housed, an overview of management capability

with respect to managing tenants, rent collection, undertaking property inspections and

repairs and maintenance as required, policies for acquiring new tenants once existing tenant

vacates performance against the Performance Standards for Registered Housing Agencies

(established under Sec 93 of the Housing Act 1983).

• Contribute to and support connections with the local community - the extent to which the

development provides a ‘village’ feel amongst the tenants. There needs to be a sense of

cohesion, with appropriate tenants based on the location and building.

• Delivery of a high quality built form outcome - the proponents strategy for integrating the

development with the surrounding development and responding to Council’s planning

controls as well as including environmental sustainable design (ESD) principles, including

water sensitive urban design interventions, encouragement of passive sustainable design

and Green Star – Communities development goals.

• Economic and social sustainability outcomes for the project - the extent to which the

development will use local suppliers, staff and opportunities for social inclusion.

No detailed design will be required as part of this EoI but Council should be able to obtain a

suitable appreciation of what the finished product may look like based on similar projects

elsewhere and a high level conceptual design.

4 PROPOSED LEASE AND TERMS The successful social housing provider identified in the second stage RfP process will be required to

enter into an Agreement for Lease (AfL) and Lease with Council.

In order to ensure that the provider meets Council’s timelines for the development and Council’s

development objectives the AfL conditions will include, but not be limited to:

• A requirement to obtain design and development approvals, including date for lodgement

of Planning Permit Application;

• Date for commencement of construction and sunset date;



• The proposed development, including requirements for materials, quality of build,

inspections and variations;

• Design development drawings;

• Permitted delays;

• Practical completion and obtaining certificate of occupancy.

The Lease conditions will include, but not be limited to:

• A maximum 50 year ground lease with no further options*;

• Peppercorn rent;

• Maintenance of the asset; and

• Management of the facility and tenants.

*Note that Council cannot enter into a Lease of greater than 50 years. There are various options

which could be explored at this time. Respondents should suggest what they consider should occur

at that point in time.

5 GENERAL INFORMATION 5.1 Planning, building and other statutory requirements

The Planning Scheme that applies is the Banyule Planning Scheme. Relevant approvals will be

necessary under the Scheme, the Building Act 1993, the Victorian Building Regulations and any

other law or regulation that may affect the area.

5.2 Utilities and services

Mandatory compliance with the requirements of all statutory authorities and companies who

supply services to the site including water, sewerage, drainage, electricity and telecommunications

5.3 Other specific considerations

For all other relevant information about Banyule City Council, please refer to our website,

www.Banyule.vic.gov.au.

6 EoI PROCESS 6.1 Timeline

This EoI is issued on 28 Feb 2020 and submissions must be received by 5pm on 27 March 2020. Late

submissions will not be accepted.

6.2 Registration Schedule

Each submission must be in writing and accompanied by the completed, signed and dated

Registration Schedule (attached). The Schedule requires respondents to supply the following:

• Respondent’s details including name, address, key contacts, phone number and e-mails

address; and

• Respondent’s declaration.

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6.3 Supporting Information

Respondents must insert the information below in the returnable schedules in Part 4 of this EoI and

attach them to the Registration Schedule (up to a limit of 20 pages in total):

6.3.1 Experience and demonstrated leadership in social housing development.

Respondents must provide examples of previous experience in social housing

developments of similar scale and scope, including experience in dealing with Local or

State Government authorities. Examples should also be provided of any benchmarking

projects and those delivered by the provider that may have received industry

recognition, and written references from various stakeholders involved in past

developments including other Councils, State Government Agencies, financiers and

tenants.

6.3.2 Approach and capacity to deliver the development. Respondents are required to

provide an outline of how the respondent plans to work with Council and other key

stakeholders to deliver Council’s desired outcomes. The financial capacity to fund the

delivery of the proposed development within the following timeframes is also

required:

• lodging a Planning Permit application within six (6) months of the execution of

the AfL;

• commencing the development within twenty four (24) months of the Planning

Permit date or as agreed with Council;

• completion of build within twelve (12) months of commencement.

Respondents are also required to provide details of the intended mechanism to fund

the development.

6.3.3 Approach and capacity to manage the social housing development. Respondents will

be required to provide details of how tenants are secured, how the portfolio of

existing assets is managed (in terms of collection of rent, logging and completion of

repairs, and on-going maintenance)

6.3.4 Contribute to and support connections with the local community. Respondents are

required to provide a plan which outlines the process used to secure tenants and how

they will be supported within the location.

6.3.5 Description of the proposed development. It is expected that a high level vision will

be submitted as part of this EoI. The proposed vision should include a general

description of the building configuration, development density and indication of the

total number of dwellings (noting there must be a minimum of 30 dwellings) and the

type and range of built form being proposed. Information should be provided on the

number of apartments, number of bedrooms, carpark numbers etc. While there are no

design guidelines for the site, Council does have an expectation that the social housing

will be of a high quality.

6.3.6 Environmental and social economic sustainability. Respondents must provide details

of the proposed ESD outcomes for the development and, for all intents and purposes,

not able to be distinguished as lesser quality that the proposed market housing

development next door. The development must integrate well with the adjacent

market housing. Respondents are encouraged to providing information on use of local

resources during construction or beyond.



6.4 Variations

Council is under no obligation to:

• Provide any respondent with a further opportunity to respond to this EoI; and

• Allow any respondent to vary its submission once that submission has been lodged.

6.5 Procedure for Lodgement

All respondents wishing to lodge a submission must register to use Council’s Procurement Portal:

https://www.eprocure.com.au/banyule.

Questions during the EoI process must be lodged via this portal. Responses will be posted on the portal so that all prospective respondents have access to the same information prior to lodging their submission. All EoI submissions must be lodged via the portal by no later than 5pm on 27 March 2020.

Documents received by e-mail or late submissions will not be accepted.

7 COUNCIL REQUIREMENTS 7.1 Statutory requirements

There are a number of Acts that Council and the respondent will need to comply with, including but

not limited to, the following:

• Local Government Act 1989 – any agreement to lease and lease will be subject to Council

giving notice of its intention to lease the Site under s 190 of the Local Government Act

1989 (Vic), hearing any submissions made in respect of such public notice under s 223 of

that Act, and then resolving to proceed with the agreement for lease and lease.

• Planning and Environment Act 1987 – any proposals for the development of the land will

be subject to the respondent obtaining the relevant approvals under the Planning and

Environment Act 1987.

• The Housing Act 1983 – which, under Sec 93, represent the standard of operation required

of registered agencies. All respondents are required to provide evidence to show they meet

the standards.

7.2 No obligation

• Council will not be bound to review any EoI that doesn’t conform to the requirements set

out in this document.

• The respondent acknowledges that Council is not bound to accept any proposals submitted

in response to this EoI and can terminate the EoI at any time.

• The submission of an EoI does not give rise to any Contract governing the EoI process.

There is no intention by Council to enter into any such Contract.

• Council can shortlist as many respondents as it decides at its sole discretion.

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7.3 No binding of Council’s powers

Nothing in this EoI restricts the power or discretion of Council to make or impose requirements or

conditions in connection with any use of or development of the land or granting of planning

approval, the approval or certification of plans or the issue of a Permit in connection with any such

plans.

7.4 Costs and expenses

Respondents will be responsible for all costs associated with making and submitting their proposal.

Under no circumstances will Council be liable to compensate any party for costs of any kind

incurred in responding to this EoI.

7.5 Agency

If respondents are responding through real estate or other agents, then they must:

• Note that the agent is acting with authority from the social housing provider and will be

remunerated by the respondent; and

• Provide formal written confirmation of authority from the respondent with their

submission.

Council won’t deal with or recognise any party other than those who have submitted the requested

authority.

7.6 Contract documentation

The respondent acknowledges that, if ultimately successful following the two stage process, it will

be required to enter into a formal Agreement for Lease and Lease with Council. Documentation will

be prepared on behalf of Council by its lawyers.

7.7 Probity

The respondent acknowledges that Council has appointed a probity advisor to oversee the EoI and

RfP processes and the respondent agrees to comply with the reasonable requests of Council’s

probity advisor.

7.8 Further information

All requests for further information regarding the project must be directed to Council via the

Procurement portal as detailed in Section 6.5 of this EoI.

7.9 Confidentiality

Council will treat all material submitted as confidential and will also require all respondents to

observe confidentiality.

Until a Proponent's offer is accepted, and a Lease has been entered into, the Proponent must not

disclose the terms of any Proposal, unless the Proponent obtains the prior written consent of



Council. A formal Confidentiality Deed may be required to be completed if the respondent is

invited to participate in Phase 2 of the process.

7.10 Canvassing

The respondent and its employees or consultants must not approach, or request any other person

to approach, any Councillor, Council Officer or consultant engaged by Council to either solicit

support for its submission or otherwise seek to influence the outcome of the EoI process.

The respondent will, to the extent that it’s practicable and reasonable, avoid socialising with

Councillors or members of Council’s team evaluating the submissions and, where such socialising

occurs, refrain from discussing its submission or this EoI.

The respondent must direct all questions and communication during the EoI process to Council’s

representative as per Clause 6.8 of this EoI.

Failure to comply with any of these requirements will result in the respondent being disqualified

from the EoI process.

7.11 Disclaimer

This EoI is intended to provide prospective respondents with background information for the

project. While care has been taken in the preparation of the information contained in this EoI, and

it’s believed to be accurate, Council gives no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any

information contained in this EoI or which may be provided in association with it, in writing or oral,

whether it’s provided on or before the date of this EoI or in the future by Council or its Officers.

Neither Council, nor any of its consultants, accept any responsibility to any organisation or other

third parties under the law of contract, tort or otherwise for any loss or damage which may arise

from anything contained within this EoI, any matter deemed to form part of this EoI, the supporting

information or documents referred to in this EoI or any information supplied on behalf of Council.

All information given to a respondent, and ultimately to the preferred respondent by Council or its

respective officers or agents, will be given on an ‘all care no responsibility’ basis.

This EoI is not intended to be exhaustive or to replace the need for respondents to make their own

enquiries. It is incumbent on each organisation to make its own enquiries, examinations,

investigation, interpretations, deductions and conclusions and rely on its own information and

verification of information provided. The information is provided on the basis that it’s not binding

on Council.

Council reserves the right not to proceed with the project (at any time or Phase) and to decline to

discuss the project further with any parties. No reimbursement of costs will be paid to persons or

organisations preparing submissions in relation to this EoI.

No unsuccessful respondent will be entitled to any redress against Council in the event that Council

permits any amendments or additions to any submissions or whether it enters into any agreement

in relation to the project with any other person or organisation or not.



By receiving this EoI, each respondent will, without qualifications, be deemed to have

acknowledged acceptance of and be bound by provisions of this clause.

7.12 Validity

All submissions must be valid for a period of 120 days and not be capable of being withdrawn

during that period.



PART 3: EoI REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

8 REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

8.1 EoI Registration Schedule

Please ensure you attach this Registration Schedule to your submission

Respondent’s Details

Respondent’s Company Name

Address

Key contact person

Position title

Telephone Number Mobile Phone

Email Address Website Address

Evidence of registration as a housing association or housing provider

8.2 Supporting information

Proponents must complete the schedules which are attached in Part 4 of this EoI and return them with this Registration Schedule.

Returnable Schedule

Information Required

4.1 Evidence of the Respondent’s experience and demonstrated leadership in social housing development, including references

4.2 Details of the Respondent’s approach to deliver the project, including evidence of its capacity to deliver the project

4.3 Details of the Respondent’s approach to management of the project, including evidence of its capacity to manage the project

4.4 Strategies for connecting to and supporting the local community

4.5 Description of the proposed development

4.6 Plan for promoting environmental, social and economic sustainability



8.3 Acknowledgements and declaration

By signing below, the respondent confirms that the information provided in this EoI is true, correct and

complete and that they are bound by the terms, conditions and requirements as stated in this EoI.

Further, it’s declared that the respondent has no direct or indirect conflict of interest in participating in

the development outlined in the EoI.

This registration schedule must be completed to satisfy Council’s requirements. All pertinent

information required to support the submission, as stipulated in Clause 6.3 of this EoI should be

attached to this registration schedule.

Note: the document must be signed by an officer of the respondent’s organisation who has the

authority to act on behalf of the organisation. A digitally signed document or image of the

signature will suffice.

Signed for and on behalf of the Respondent:

Respondent:

Name of Respondent’s Authorised Officer:

Position of Respondent’s Authorised Officer:

Address:

Signature of Respondent’s Authorised Officer:

Date of signing:



PART 4: RETURNABLE SCHEDULES



Schedule 4.1

Evidence of the Respondent’s experience and demonstrated leadership in social housing

development, including references



Schedule 4.2

Details of the Respondent’s approach to deliver the project, including evidence of its capacity to

deliver the project



Schedule 4.3

Details of the Respondent’s approach to management of the social housing development



Schedule 4.4

Strategies for connecting to and supporting the local community



Schedule 4.5

Description of the proposed development



Schedule 4.6

Plan for promoting environmental, social and economic sustainability



Schedule of accompanying documents – available on the Procurement portal

• Title for 230 Banksia Street

• Bellfield Urban Design Guidelines (UDG)

• Concept plans for community hub and relocated community garden

• Planning Scheme Amendment (PSA) report for residential development land, including DPO

• Legal advice from Hunt and Hunt on land use

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