Bland Shire Council is calling for Requests for Quotation for the following:
Bland Shire Council is seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced access professional to undertake an accessibility audit of Council facilities and develop an Access Action Plan to provide the framework for appropriately addressing access issues across our organisation in accordance with relevant legislation and Australian Standards.
Council is seeking a quote for an accessibility audit of Council facilities including:
- External accessways from property boundaries to key building entrances; general condition, impact on access, suitability of grades, surfaces, widths, barriers and other general considerations;
- Carparks; number of accessible bays, connections between bays, entry and exist points and other general considerations;
- Internal road crossing access from parking bays; kerb ramps, pedestrian crossing, use of tactile ground surface indicators and other general considerations;
- All buildings including public toilets, change and shower facilities, contrasts, customer service areas, emergency egress/evacuation, entrances, floors/ground surfaces, hearing augmentation, internal accessways, kerb ramps, kitchen/dining/canteen areas.
The Applicant will then need to present their findings to Council and an Access Action Plan outlining actionable recommendations that allow people with a disability to access Council facilities in an equitable and dignified way. The Plan should identify any environmental issues that may need to be addressed and offer advice and practical solutions on creating a more accessible and inclusive space for all.
This project requires collaboration with the Department of Regional NSW
The RFQ must be lodged by the deadline. The deadline for this RFQ is in Australian Eastern Standard Time. All submissions must be received in writing via email to council@blandshire.nsw.gov.au by close of business Friday 30 May 2025.
For the full RFQ Paperwork click here RFQ-Council-Facility-Access-Audit-and-Plan.pdf
Bland Shire Council is seeking quotations from qualified and experienced property management businesses to oversee Council-owned properties and residential leases. This opportunity covers the management of residential and commercial leases. Responsibilities include tenant applications, rent collection, inspections, repairs and maintenance, rent reviews, dispute management, and bill payments in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act 2010. The successful applicant will be engaged under a service agreement initially for two years, with potential extensions, and must comply with Council policies and licensing requirements.
Interested parties must submit their quotations, along with required documentation such as organisational profiles, referee details, insurance certificates, and conflict of interest declarations. Submissions must be lodged via email to council@blandshire.nsw.gov.au by close of business on Friday 23 May 2025. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience, key personnel, resources, and value for money. For further information, contact Tara Van Neilson, Manager of Development and Regulatory Services, on (02) 6972 2266 or via email.
Please click the link below to access the full Request for Quotation documentation.
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES