Regional Open Space Maintenance
and Transfer Management Services Contract Xyst assisted Council with the procurement of open space maintenance and transfer management services for regional Tairāwhiti. This involved facilitating an open competitive tender process, including developing the procurement plan and draft contract, writing specifications, updating GIS mapping, preparing RFP documentation, and facilitating and moderating the evaluation. Xyst also provided […]
Management Agreement
Mainpower Stadium Xyst worked with the Waimakariri District Council and the North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust to review the operating model for the indoor stadium and worked with both parties to develop a more sustainable model. This ensured that the public and stakeholders received high quality service, the asset was well maintained and it […]
Play Value Assessments
Xyst completed a comprehensive assessment of over 200 playgrounds and skate facilities to evaluate their overall play value. As part of this project, we developed a set of agreed service levels to guide the appropriate scale and type of development for each playground category. These service levels helped define key elements, such as: • Target […]
Contract Specifications
Tree Management and Maintenance Xyst was engaged to assist Council in preparing their Tree Management and Maintenance Specifications. Following the unexpected withdrawal of the initially engaged Consultant, Xyst stepped in to ensure the project stayed on track. Within a tight timeframe of just three weeks, we successfully prepared and delivered comprehensive tender documentation. Our swift […]
Cleaning Contracts
Xyst supported the procurement of nine individual cleaning contracts. Key tasks included: – developed a centralised base contract document – developed work descriptions and specifications for each contract – developed tender documentation including the pricing schedule – held a suppliers briefing to provide an overview of the process and requirements for tendering
Building and Maintenance Contracts
Xyst supported the procurement of six individual building and maintenance contracts. Key tasks included: – developed a centralised base contract document – developed work descriptions and specifications for each contract – developed tender documentation including the pricing schedule – held a suppliers briefing to provide an overview of the process and requirements for tendering
Tree Maintenance Contract
Xyst revised the technical specifications and worked with Maribyrnong City Council to develop levels of service. This involved a thorough review of the existing specifications and the development of operational tasks into a tabulated and easily read format. For each maintenance operation, the specifications detailed the activities, best practice requirements, and the expected frequencies and […]
Service Review Assessment
Arboriculture (Tree Section) Xyst worked with Randwick City Council’s management and operational staff involved in the delivery of arboricultural services in the streetscape, identifying areas for improvement, operational excellence and efficiency in service delivery. Xyst conducted reviews, analysing the procedures and resources used, the asset information, current service levels, relevant policies and procedures and financial […]
Contract Management Training
Xyst partnered with Greater Sydney Parklands to create and implement a specialised training program focused on the fundamental principles of parks contract management. This initiative involved collaboration with Parks Operations, Contract Managers, and Parks Coordinators to deepen their understanding of the critical roles involved in effectively managing contract delivery and service level expectations. The goal […]
Open Space Service Delivery Comparison
Council requested a limited scope service delivery review that enabled them to understand the likely costs, service levels changes and risks associated with a change in open space maintenance service delivery. Xyst provided them with a report that compared their current method of service delivery (largely contracted) with a predominantly in-house model. The report dealt […]
Parklands Western Contract
Xyst was engaged by Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) to prepare the Parklands West Landscape Maintenance Contract. GSP required a procurement plan, tender documents and a performance based contract procured under a two-step EOI and RFT method, all to be completed within a short timeframe. Xyst began the process by collating current asset data to form […]
Mark Corea
With over 30 years of experience managing horticulture, parks, and open spaces across Singapore and Australia, I have worked in very diverse sectors including tourism, ornamental plant production, landscape construction, municipal and military facility open space maintenance, golf course, university campuses and local government. I’m very passionate about urban forestry and green infrastructure, I bring […]