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Building contractors encouraged to participate

New frameworks are being launched to streamline the tendering process for €100m in contracts for minor building works across the entire public service.
The contracts will be tendered by the Local Government Operational Procurement Centre for the provision of Minor Building Works to public service bodies including 31 local authorities, the HSE, the OPW, the Department of Education and Teagasc.

The contracts will be tendered by way of two new frameworks. Once registered for the Frameworks, contractors will receive alerts to all future minor works projects that meet their stated preferences in terms of scope and location.

Service providers interested in competing for minor building works contracts who meet the minimum competencies can apply online through www.etenders.gov.ie. Applicants may indicate which services, county or region they wish to apply for during the process. Once accepted onto the framework, contractors will be informed of opportunities via the www.supplygov.ie website and can choose to accept or decline projects as they arise.

The frameworks will be tendered from October 2018 with two opportunities for contractors to participate – Minor Building Works Residential and Minor Building Works Commercial. While the scope and complexity of the works will vary significantly, it is envisaged that the average contract value will be in the region of €50,000 for residential works and €100,000 for commercial works.

Building contractors will be required to meet the competencies established for admittance to the frameworks. Building contractors already registered on www.etenders.ie should ensure that they have registered for tenders at a minimum under CPV Code 45000000-7 Construction work and CPV Code 45210000-2 Building construction work in order to be registered for the minor works tendering process.

Moira Murrell, Chairperson of the Local Government Procurement Programme Board said, “The local government sector, as lead partner, brings this opportunity to SMEs in Ireland in 2018. It represents a very significant opportunity for SMEs to deliver key contracts across the public sector. The value of the frameworks is estimated at €100m and the local government sector is eager to communicate this message to all small contractors in the building industry.

“These minor works frameworks are a great opportunity to win business from the public sector. They are open to businesses seeking to gain a first contract or those stepping up to tender for larger or commercial contracts. The local government sector is providing a number of supports to small businesses to help them to engage with this procurement process, including a series of regional information briefings.”

The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is encouraging all building contractors to recognise the benefits of public service contracts and to engage with the procurement process. “The public sector is a good client for small businesses. Payment for services delivered within the terms of a contract is guaranteed and, in line with the requirements of the Prompt Payment of Accounts Act, public bodies have a legal obligation to pay their bills on time”, said Paul Dunne, Chief Executive Officer of the Local Government Management Agency.

 

Regional Information Briefings

Interested building service providers are invited to attend one of eight regional briefings on the frameworks taking place around the country in mid-late September.
Eight briefings will be held between September 17th and September 27th in Mayo, Kerry, Cork, Dublin, Laois, Wexford, Cavan and Donegal. Full details are available at lgma.eventbrite.com.
These sessions will outline the frameworks and the opportunities for businesses and will be supported by InterTradeIreland who will provide advice to businesses about registering and tendering on www.etenders.ie, the Irish Government’s electronic tendering platform administered by the Office of Government Procurement.
“InterTradeIreland welcomes the invitation from the local government sector to participate in these briefings and work with the sector to support procurement opportunities for small and microbusinesses”, said Grant Gilmore, InterTradeIreland Director of Programmes and Business Services.

Date	Venue	Time
Monday, September 17th	Regional Training Centre, Castlebar Co. Mayo	7pm
Tuesday, September 18th	Manor West Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry	7pm
Wednesday, September 19th	City Hall, Cork City Council	7pm
Thursday, September 20th	Fingal County Council, County Hall Swords	7pm
Monday, September 24th	Laois County Council, Portlaoise	7pm
Tuesday, September 25th	Wexford County Council, Wexford Town	7pm
Wednesday, September 26th	Cavan County Council, Cavan	7pm
Thursday, September 27th	The Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny, Co Donegal	7pm

 

Several support and guidance documents are also being developed to support SMEs. These documents, details of information briefings and a link to register for the regional briefings are available at www.lgma.ie.

 

 

Notice is hereby given that the audit of the accounts of the above-named local government authority for the financial year ended on the 31st day of December, 2017 will be commenced by Mr. Brendan Leane, Local Government Auditor on the 18th day of September 2018. In accordance with article 17 of the Local Government (Financial and Audit Procedures) Regulations 2014, objections to any matter or matters contained in the said several accounts will be considered by the Local Government Auditor during the audit.

Written notice of any proposed objection, setting out the relevant particulars and grounds on which it is to be made, should be sent to the above named Local Government Auditor at Monaghan County Council within ten days of the commencement of the audit. The annual financial statement will be available during office hours to the inspection of all persons interested for seven days before the commencement of the audit.

The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), makes specific provision that the Elected Members of a local authority may pass a formal resolution to vary the basic rate of the Local Property Tax for their administrative area by a percentage known as the Local Adjustment Factor. Article 10 of the Local Property Tax (Local Adjustment Factor) Regulations 2014 requires a local authority that has decided to vary the basic rate of the local property tax within its administrative area to give public notice of that decision.

In pursuance of the provisions of section 20 of the FINANCE (LOCAL PROPERTY TAX) ACT 2012 (as amended), I the undersigned hereby notify the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government of the passing of a resolution at a meeting of Monaghan County Council on 3rd September 2018 to the effect that the basic rate of local property tax should not be varied for the year 2019 in respect of relevant residential properties situated in the local authority’s administrative area.

Presidential Election 26th October 2018
Electoral Register and Supplementary Register

Check the Register

It is important that you check you are registered to vote as you may need to apply for inclusion on the Supplement to the Register. You can check the register using an online system www.checktheregister.ie or www.monaghan.ie/registerofelectors

If you are not listed, listed at an incorrect address, need to change your status or need to apply for a postal vote then you should complete the relevant form and return to Monaghan County Council immediately. The forms are available for download at: www.checktheregister.ie or www.monaghan.ie/registerofelectors

Electoral Register application forms

RFA2 form – Application for inclusion in Supplement to the Register
RFA3 form – Change of Address
RFA5 form – Change Status
Closing date for receipt of the above forms is Tuesday 9th October 2018 at 5:15pm

PVS1 – Application for inclusion in the Supplement to the Postal Voters’ List (physical illness or a physical disability) –
PVS2 – Application for inclusion in the Supplement to the Postal Voters List (circumstances of occupation/students)
SVS1– Application for inclusion in the Supplement to the Special Voters List (residing in a nursing home)
Closing date for receipt of PVS1/PVS2 and SVS1 forms is Monday 1st October 2018 at 5:15pm

Completed forms should be returned to:

Electoral Register
Corporate Affairs
Monaghan County Council
The Glen
Monaghan.

If you wish to discuss any other matter relating to the Register of Electors please telephone Gillian at 047-30551 or email info@monaghancoco.ie

Family Fun Day and Consultation Event

Saturday 1st September 2018, Ballybay Town Park, 2 – 5pm

Monaghan County Council has appointed the Paul Hogarth Company to prepare a Public Realm and Economic Plan for Ballybay. This Plan will deliver a range of benefits for the Community and Council, providing a clear vision for the development of the town in the short, medium and long term. The Plan will ensure that the town of Ballybay is in a strong position to apply for various tranches of funding as they arise over the coming years.

Based on consultation with the Community, County Council and other stakeholders the Plan will provide a clear understanding of the qualities and strengths of Ballybay as it is now and the areas that can be improved. A robust understanding of Ballybay today and how that reflects its historic origins, will inform the development of a vision for the future, which will provide a clear strategy for delivery. The Public Realm Plan will capture a vision for Ballybay, which is distinctively rooted in its sense of place – its people, culture, and heritage.

The Public Realm Plan is being developed through a collaborative process with the Community and Monaghan County Council, with Phase 1 of the public consultation having been held in the Recreational Centre in Ballybay an the 30th April 2018. The plan, now at early draft stage is now being presented for further consultation at the Family Fun Day and Consultation Event being held in Ballybay on the weekend of 1st September 2018.

The information boards displayed at the ‘Fun Day’ are available for viewing on our website. Feedback can also be submitted through our Website at the link below until September 22nd:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BallybayPlan2018

Or alternatively  print off the feedback form document, Ballybay Consultation Feedback Form Online complete and send it to Ballybay Civic Centre, Main Street Upper, Ballybay, County Monaghan.

Click here to view the Ballybay FINAL CONSULTATION BOARDS Online >>

HOUSING GRANTS SCHEMES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES / ELDERLY

• Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability
• Mobility Aids Grant
• Housing Aid for the Elderly

MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL wishes to inform the public that the Housing Grants Schemes, as listed above will CLOSE on Friday 31st August 2018.

Only Medical Priority 1 applications, referred by the HSE will be considered for funding after this time. All other applications received will not be assessed until January 2019.

Register of Electors – Field Officers

ATTENTION

Monaghan County Council’s Authorised Field Officers are calling at each residence in County Monaghan to ascertain the number of occupants in each house over the age of 18 who are entitled to vote. We would appreciate your co-operation with them to ensure that you are registered correctly by providing name, address, date of birth and Eircode.

Please note that this information is being collated for the DRAFT Register of Electors 2019/2020 which will be published on 1st November 2018 and which will come into force on 15th February 2019. This will mean that for voting purposes your details will not come into effect until next year.

In the event of an Election/Referendum before the Draft Register is published, and if you are not currently registered, have moved address or turned 18 YOU MUST complete a Supplement application form. Application forms can be obtained at www.checktheregister.ie, www.monaghan.ie or at Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan.

YOU CAN’T VOTE IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED!!!

During the Referendum that took place on 25th May it was brought to our attention that there were a number of Local (L) voters and Dáil (D) Voters who were not able to vote. Some of these voters are Irish Citizens but hadn’t notified Monaghan County Council of their change in status. You can update your status to a Presidential elector by completing a RFA5 form which can be downloaded from www.checktheregister.ie or www.monaghan.ie and forwarding a copy of your Irish passport or a copy of the Certificate of Naturalisation under the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 to:

Register of Electors Section,
Monaghan County Council,
County Offices
The Glen,
Monaghan
H18 YT50

This will mean that you will be registered to vote in all future elections and referenda.

 

• “Davey’s and the adjoining property, Fermanagh Street” (PDF)
• “The building, formerly known as Boyle Sports, Fermanagh Street” (PDF)
• “No.82 and No.83, Fermanagh Street” (PDF)
• “No.2a and No.3, Analore Street” (PDF)
• “The Abbey Gatehouse, Analore Street” (PDF)

2 PM – 5 PM Saturday
1st September 2018 Ballybay Town Park

Family Fun Day & Consultation Event – Ballybay Public Realm & Economic Plan

Ballybay Save The Date Flyer 2018