❓ Mr. Logan questions the Department of Housing's tender processes in the Kimberley, specifically regarding brand specifications and material choices, advocating for local businesses. The Department responds that specifications ensure fair cost comparison and alternative tenders are allowed, committing to supporting local businesses.
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I refer to the way in which the Department of Housing (DOH) structures their tenders for housing and material supplies to small businesses in the Kimberley, and ask: (a) why do some DOH tenders specify the brand of pavers and bricks to be supplied by the name of the company (eg: Brikmakers/Boral) which immediately cuts out other alternative and local regional suppliers; (b) why do most DOH tenders for housing in the Kimberley specify metal roof frame trusses, (only available from Perth or Darwin) when there are cheaper, locally made, wood truss supplies available which conform to the building and DOH requirements for Northern Australian housing; and (c) in keeping with the Buy Local Policies of the Barnett government: (i) will DOH communicate, liaise with and assist small and/or indigenous construction, earthmoving and building supply companies in the Kimberley about tender opportunities specific to the Kimberley and Pilbara regions and if not why not; and (ii) will DOH break up larger housing or supply tenders into smaller contract packages and make these available to regional Western Australian businesses for tender and if not why not?
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Answered
26 November 2013
Responded by
Minister for Housing
Response time
34 days
The Department of Housing advises:
(a-b) Specific products and construction methods, including bricks and roof frame trusses, may be specified in tender documents to meet technical and aesthetic requirements and allow tender submissions to be evaluated on a 'like for like' cost comparison.
The Department's tender documentation allows alternative tenders to be submitted in conjunction with conforming tenders. An alternative tender can include other products or construction methods, such as different bricks or roof frame trusses, that may result in a more competitive submission.
(c)(i-ii) Yes
(a-b) Specific products and construction methods, including bricks and roof frame trusses, may be specified in tender documents to meet technical and aesthetic requirements and allow tender submissions to be evaluated on a 'like for like' cost comparison.
The Department's tender documentation allows alternative tenders to be submitted in conjunction with conforming tenders. An alternative tender can include other products or construction methods, such as different bricks or roof frame trusses, that may result in a more competitive submission.
(c)(i-ii) Yes
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