Queensland Consolidated Acts

TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (PASSENGER TRANSPORT) ACT 1994 - SECT 62AAD

62AAD Offer of new integrated mass transit service contract

(1) This section applies if the chief executive—

(a) decides the performance of a holder of an integrated mass transit service contract (the
"existing contract" ) has been satisfactory; and

(b) proposes, at the end of the term of the existing contract, to invite offers for a new integrated mass transit service contract—

(i) for the same kind of general route service provided under the existing contract; or

(ii) for those services and additional services for the same area or route defined in the existing contract.

(2) The chief executive must, by written notice, invite the holder to offer for the new integrated mass transit service contract.

(3) The chief executive may invite offers from any or all other holders of integrated mass transit service contracts or from the public only if the holder—

(a) refuses the invitation; or

(b) fails to respond to the invitation by the prescribed day; or

(c) fails to make an offer that is acceptable or, despite section 62AAE , is substantially acceptable.

(4) This section does not apply in relation to an existing contract—

(a) that is an emergency service contract; or

(b) that is a service contract in relation to which an option to renew may be exercised; or

(c) that states this section does not apply to it.