Expression of interest
Mobile Food Vans Yarraville Gardens
The City of Maribyrnong is committed to supporting local business whilst activating street life
and public space activities, with unique experiences and opportunities for residents and visitors
alike.
It recognises that Mobile Food Vans play an important role in creating vibrancy and activity by
providing an efficient, high quality and accessible food service for the local community.
Due to the popularity of Yarraville Gardens as a food van hub, the number of food vans
operating at this location is restricted to a maximum of 10 vans at any one time.
To maintain a safe environment for consumers and to create an improved application process
for food van operators, a permit to conduct business at Yarraville Gardens is required ensuring
that a space is available to operate at appropriate times.
Permits types
Two Mobile Food Van permits are available within the City of Maribyrnong.
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“Special“ Mobile Food Van Permit
This permit allows for food van operators to conduct their business at all locations within
the City of Maribyrnong, which comply with the conditions of the permit, including
Yarraville gardens.
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“Standard” Mobile Food Van permit
This permit allows for food van operators to conduct their business at all locations within
the City of Maribyrnong, which comply with permit conditions with the exception of
Yarraville Gardens.
Application requirements
“Special” Mobile Food Van permits are subject to EOI application which will be advertised by
Council on an annual basis and require a minimum fee of $3250 for the 2015/16 financial year.
Applicants wanting to secure a permit, must offer a price equal to or higher than the minimum
fee in order for the application to be considered.
“Standard” permits are issued through the submission of an application for a period of 12
months on an ongoing basis. The Standard Mobile Food Van permit is set at $2500 for the
2015/16 financial year.
The successful applicant/s will be required to operate the sale of food in strict conformity with
the conditions of the permit and other such legislative requirements specific to Health and food
handling requirements.
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Expression of interest
Applications for an expression of interest (EOI) must be in writing on the attached application
form, providing the following information.
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Applicant’s full name and address
Company / Business name and trading name
ACN and ABN numbers
Registered office address
Director/s names and addresses
Copy of Public liability insurance – Maribyrnong City Council to receive full indemnity
Copy of operating vehicle’s current Vic Roads registration
Copy of all Council registrations and Statement of Trade
Full details of food type being offered for sale
Proposed fee
Application must be made on Streatrader
Attach any further information which may support application
Applications are to be submitted by mail, email or in person and addressed to:
Manager Regulatory Services
Email: paul.mckeon@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Mail: PO Box 58, Footscray Victoria 3011
In person: Maribyrnong Town Hall – Corner Napier and Hyde Streets Footscray VIC 3011
Enquiries can be made by calling Maribyrnong City Council on Telephone – 03 9688 0200
Evaluation Criteria
EOI’s will be evaluated against the following:
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A completed application including attachments to enable full consideration
Clear definition of diversity of food types to be presented for sale in order to provide
customer choice
Past experience in operating similar services
Value of the proposed fee in the application for a Special Mobile Food Van Permit
Assurance that mobile food van complies with energy Victoria, Vic Roads, handling of
food as per the Food Act , Maribyrnong city Council’s General Purposes Local Law and
permit conditions
Acceptance of application
a. The Council is not bound to accept the highest proposal or any application
b. The application will not be deemed approved until the Council has notified such
acceptance to the applicant in writing
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“Special” Permit Conditions
Location
Ten dedicated parking bays are available and located on the northern side of Somerville Road,
between Hyde Street and Whitehall Street, Yarraville – adjacent to Yarraville Gardens, please
refer to map below. These bays are to be used by valid Special Permit holders only
Yarraville gardens, other users
Please note that on the third Saturday of each month, the Yarraville Farmers Market operates
within the Yarraville Gardens close to Somerville Rd until 12:00pm., vendors will not be
permitted to set up prior to 12:00pm on those days without written approval from City of
Maribyrnong. This is subject to change at the discretion of City of Maribyrnong.
General Conditions
1. Food van operators must hold and publicly display a current Special Food Van Permit in
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order to operate. The operator must present the permit for inspection whenever
requested by a member of the Victoria Police force or by an Authorised Council Officer .
Mobile food Vans/trucks will leave the site when not operating and during restricted
periods
Each mobile food Van/Truck must have Food Act 1984 Registration with the Principal
Council.
All vendors selling food shall operate in strict compliance with all relevant Laws, Acts
and Regulations
Food vans/trucks must be maintained and comply with the relevant standards and not
appear to be unsightly or contain graffiti
The operator must abide by all parking restrictions and must not create an obstruction
on any road, thoroughfare or footpath
The operator must observe and maintain a safe environment for the public from street
traffic. Serving window only on left side of vehicle when parallel parked
Ice cream vendors may stop whenever hailed by the public and are not permitted to
permanently stop outside schools
The operator is to follow reasonable directions by a member of the Victoria Police force
or by an Authorised Council Officer
This permit is granted to the business and for a listed vehicle and is not transferable and
is NOT for multiple vehicles and if the business is sold the new owners must re-apply
Mobile food Van/Truck operators will not place on Council land any furniture, flood lights,
advertising boards, banners, sails or any other thing without a valid street furniture
permit other than an approved litter bin
The area immediately surrounding the mobile food Van/Truck is to be kept free of litter
during the hours of operation
a. Appropriate litter bins must be provided by the operator to service the needs of
patrons
b. Litter generated by the mobile food Vans/Trucks is to be picked up and deposited
within the operator’s own bins.
c. Mobile food Van’s/Truck’s litter must not be placed in public street bins
Unless the business is an ice cream van, amplification of music or sound is NOT
permitted.
Must hold current Public Liability insurance of a minimum of $20 million for the full
permitted period and must fully indemnify the Maribyrnong City Council. Council is to be
notified in writing of any changes occurring to any public liability insurance
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15. Any proposed changes to types of food listed on this application must be communicated
in writing to Council prior to the changes occurring
16. The operator is not to create a nuisance to nearby residents or adversely affect
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surrounding businesses, a distance of 100 meters must be maintained from any fixed
food operating businesses
Operators are not permitted to attend any Sporting, Festival or Community Event,
without Council’s written consent. A distance of 100m must be maintained from the
reserve or site while the event is taking place.
Mobile food Vans/Trucks operators must provide evidence that they comply with ‘Energy
Victoria’
The use of musical or sound amplification equipment is NOT permitted
Failure to comply with the permit conditions in any way may result in Council giving
written notification of cancellation from any right to operate within the City of
Maribyrnong. City of Maribyrnong will not be liable for any claim by the applicant for any
loss incurred
During contract period, successful applicants will not sub-contract, rent, sell or give away
the site without prior approval from the Manager Regulatory Services
Special Mobile Food Van permit holders may operate the mobile food van/truck at the
Yarraville Gardens site as well as any other suitable location within the City of
Maribyrnong
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Expression of Interest for Special Mobile Food Van Permit
Applicants Details
Name
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Address
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Directors Name ……………………………………………………………………………….
Business (Trading) name…..……………………………………………… ………………..
Full business address……………..…………………………………………………………..
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Vehicle Type……….. ………………………………………………………………………….
Vehicle Registration…………………………………………………………………………….
ABN………….. ……………………………………. ACN ………..……………………………
Telephone………..………………………….. Mobile …………………………………………
Email……………… ………………………………………………………………………………..
The following documents must be attached to application:
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Public liability insurance – Maribyrnong City Council to receive full indemnity
Copy of operating vehicle’s current Vic Roads registration form
Copy of all Council registrations and Statement of Trade
Full details of food type being offered for sale
I/We hereby submit an expression of interest for an “Special” Mobile Food Van permit to
operate a Mobile Food Van at Yarraville Gardens, Somerville Road, Yarraville for the
period 2015/16 financial Year.
I/We hereby offer the sum of dollars ($
) GST incl. for this permit, payable prior
to the commencement of the Operation of a Mobile Food Van within the City of
Maribyrnong.
I have read the permit conditions attached and I am willing to abide by these conditions
should I be the successful Applicant.
The type/s of food which I intend to sell if my proposal is accepted are:………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Signature
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Print Name
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Date ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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LOCATION AERIAL MAP
Hyde St
Somerville Rd
Whitehall St
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White arrow indicates Mobile Food Vendors allocated areas on Somerville Road, Yarraville between Hyde Street and Whitehall Street
Mobile Food Vendors area is designated by Permit Zone signs at either end of the allocated
area
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