Horowhenua District Council

Trade Services Panel

Visit https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/Services/Business-Services/Trade-Services-Panel for more information about this RFP including the submission of proposals process.

Context
a. This RFP signifies an opportunity for Horowhenua District Council to engage with local partners committed to delivering exceptional quality work on behalf of Horowhenua District Council.
b. We are inviting contractors to submit a Proposal to join our Trade Services Panel. This Panel will play a crucial role in supporting Horowhenua District Councils Parks and Property Team in maintaining our facilities to a consistently high standard.
c. Horowhenua District Council recognise the importance of exploring avenues for cost efficiencies and operational savings to ensure that our rate payers are getting the best possible value for money. This necessitates a diligent approach to market testing, ensuring that we secure the best value and optimal outcomes for our community. By fostering partnerships with local businesses, our aim extends beyond service provision; we aspire to empower business to contribute to broader community objectives, such as boosting local employment and supporting small businesses.
d. Through this process, Horowhenua District Council also aims to include a Common Use Provision clause for our strategic partners when conducting work on behalf of Horowhenua District Council.

What is a Trade Services Panel?
a. A Trade Services Panel is essentially a supplier directory that we rely on for addressing both urgent and non-urgent repairs and maintenance tasks as they arise. Contractors on this panel must be capable of promptly responding to Council requests on short notice. The panel consists of multiple companies specialising in various trades, each with designated call-out rates and response times, enabling us to efficiently prioritise and manage urgent and non-urgent ad hoc job requests.
b. HDC are not, through this panel process, contracting full time contractors or promising a minimum workload for those successful to be on the panel.
c. The panel is intended to comprise of, up to five, providers of each of the following trades:
• Builders
• Plumbers and Gasfitters
• Electricians
• Glaziers
• Painters and Decorators
• Sign Writers
• Flooring
• General Engineering
• Roofers
• Concreting

Department/Business Unit: Community Experience and Services