AgriFutures Australia is seeking to support the Crocodile industry by engaging an individual or organisation to develop a research and development (R&D) and Biosecurity levy collection point(s) options discussion paper.
This Request for Quote closes 12 noon (AEDT) Friday, 7 February 2025.
Service requirements
AgriFutures Australia is seeking individuals or organisations to develop a discussion paper to identify options for revenue collection for the Saltwater Crocodile industry to become levied.
The following tasks are required:
- Conduct thorough research and stakeholder consultations, including face-to-face meetings with potential levy payers and government, and review relevant literature.
- Provide a draft levy solution, detailing an efficient collection system, collection points, levy units, commodities, frequency of returns, and estimated revenue.
- Develop an options paper addressing:
- Industry problem or market failure and the need for a levy.
- Proposed levy solution with conclusions and recommendations.
- Views of potential levy payers and stakeholders, with documented evidence of support.
- Engagement with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for feedback and advice
The project team capabilities must include:
- Knowledge of the Australian Federal Government R&D and Biosecurity Levy system.
- Skills in agricultural industry consultation, stakeholder engagement, and government consultation.
- Understanding of Australian agricultural industries, particularly crocodiles.
- Strong project management, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to travel to remote crocodile farms in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Timeline
Date |
Activity |
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 12 noon AEDT |
RFQ – applications open |
Friday, 31 January 2025 |
End of period for new user K2 registrations |
Tuesday, 4 February 2025 |
End of period for questions or requests for information |
Friday, 7 February 2025 12 noon AEDT |
RFQ – applications close |
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 |
Intended completion date of evaluation of respondent’s responses |
Friday, 28 February 2025 |
Intended date of advice to applicants |
Friday, 7 March 2025 |
Expected execution of contract or issue of agreement |
Monday, 10 March 2025 |
Date of commencement of Project |
Friday, 30 May 2025 |
Expected project completion date |
How to make a submission
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Terms of reference
AgriFutures Australia uses standard form contracts and agreements for projects and research procured by AgriFutures Australia. These contracts and agreements set out the terms on which AgriFutures Australia will engage successful applicants to carry out the project.
Applicants must be familiar with the contracts and agreements before submitting a response and are advised to seek legal advice beforehand.
These contracts and agreements have been developed to reflect AgriFutures Australia’s statutory and other procurement responsibilities.
If you require any amendments to the standard agreement, please complete the statement of non-compliance for each of the relevant clause. AgriFutures will then assess those requests.
Applicants will be taken to have agreed to all clauses in the Research Agreement that are not referred to in a statement of non-compliance. The extent of any non-compliance will be a factor in AgriFutures Australia’s evaluation of the application.
If you require further information regarding these contracts and agreements, please, contact AgriFutures legal support via email