Expressions of Interest are called for helicopter contractors for assistance for the 2025 Calendar Year, for resupply, in case of activation of Richmond Shire Council’sLocal Disaster Management Plan.

Interested parties s should state the following in writing:

• Number of seats/capacity of aircraft (kg)/cost of hire
• Whether wet/dry hire
• If dry hire must estimate cost of fuel per litre
• Nominated cost per hour
• GST inclusive/exclusive
• Other incidentals
• Name of Company/ Individual and ABN number (If applicable)
• Name of bank and bank account details for EFT Payment
• Contact details including any satellite phone number
• Public liability insurance
• CASA Certification – Charter of Air Service only
• Location of base
• Any other relevant information

The Local Disaster Management Group will consider all submissions and refer to the District Disaster Management Group for approval prior to appointment of any contractors.

For contractors to be paid under the Natural Disaster Relief Arrangements this process must be followed. Help Richmond get ready for the unknown to service our isolated properties if assistance is required.

Please contact Tiana Ievers on 07 4719 3377 or email tianag@richmond.qld.gov.au for further information.

Expressions of Interest will be identified as "Confidential" to:

Peter Bennett

Richmond Shire Council

PO Box 18

RICHMOND QLD 4822

tenders@richmond.qld.gov.au