The Local Government Act 1995 requires the Shire of Carnamah to invite tenders for any goods or services which are expected to exceed $250,000 over the proposed contract term except in those circumstances allowed for in Part 4 of the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996.

Shire of Carnamah’s purchases must be made through a competitive process or by purchasing from a tender exempt organisation such as WALGA or the State Government via a Preferred Supply Contract or Common Use Arrangement (CUA) (which have been established using a compliant and competitive public process). Suppliers and Tenderers must be treated fairly and equitably at all times.