Council Tenders and Expressions of Interest (EOI)
The Hills Shire Council aims to obtain quality services within the requirements of the Local Government Act, 1993.
The tender box is located at the front reception area of Council's Administration Building, cnr Showground and Carrington Roads, Castle Hill. The Council building is open from 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday. All tenders can only be considered when received before the time specified for the close of tenders. Formal tender documents including all other essential information required must be lodged by the advertised closing time in the tender.
Section 55 of the Local Government Act, 1993 sets out the requirements for tendering for NSW Councils. Subject to certain exceptions, tenders are required to be called for all contracts involving an expenditure or income of greater than $150,000.
The lowest or any tender is not necessarily accepted, late tenders will not be considered and suppliers submitting tenders and the public are invited to the opening of tenders immediately after closing of the tenders.
For further information on the tendering process phone Council's Public Officer on 9843 0122 or e-mail council-tenders@thehills.nsw.gov.au.
Council Tenders (E-Tendering)
The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) offers online tendering, summarising opportunities for all participating WSROC Councils, including The Hills Shire Council. WSROC includes 11 member councils, eight of which are participating in this eTendering initiative. Click on the following banner to view Council tenders currently available.
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Most recent information about tendering opportunities.
Current Expressions of Interest (EOI)
Commercial & Community Regular Hirers - Castle Hill Showground (823.34kB) - Request for Proposals close 12 March, 2010.
Regular Markets & Fairs - Castle Hill Showground (820.94kB) - Request for Proposals close 12 March, 2010.
Proposal for Commercial Opportunities - Bella Vista Farm Park (35.82kB) - Request for Proposals close 12 March, 2010.
Expressions of Interest for Coordinated Rabbit Baiting Program
Council is working with the Livestock Health & Pest Authority (LH&PA) (previously Rural Lands Protection Board) to coordinate a community rabbit baiting program within The Hills Shire.
Grazing by the European Rabbit has a major impact on our natural environment and on rural activities. This program aims to reduce rabbit numbers in key areas to reduce their impacts.
We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from landholders who would like to take part in this program.
Participating landholders will be required to undertake an initial period of non-poison carrot baiting on their property, on Monday 15 February, Wednesday 17 February, and Friday 19 February, 2010.
Active baits (chopped carrots baited with Pindone poison) will then need to be laid on two specified days (Monday and Wednesday, unless prevented by rain) in the following week.
Council will coordinate landholders in the implementation of the baiting program under guidance from the LH&PA, and will also fund the cost of the Pindone baited carrots supplied by LH&PA.
We will be selecting key localised areas with high participation rates in order to achieve the greatest outcome.
If you are interested in participating in this program, please forward your name, address, contact number and whether you have carried out rabbit baiting previously, to Council marked ‘ATTN: Jon Midwinter’, via:
Post: The Hills Shire Council PO Box 75 Castle Hill NSW 1765
Fax: (02) 9843 0409
Email: jmidwinter@thehills.nsw.gov.au
Expressions of Interest are to be received by Council by Monday 8 February, 2010
Should you have any questions relating to this program, please contact Jon Midwinter, Council’s Sustainability Officer on 9843 0391.