Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council is inviting tenders for the construction of concrete pavement and stormwater drainage upgrades on Manbarra Road, Great Palm Island. The project includes reinforced concrete pavements, footpaths, drains, and rock/gabion lined stormwater drains. The principal will supply readymix concrete and quarry products, while the tenderer must supply all other project resources. Tenders must be submitted electronically via VendorPanel by 17 June 2026. A mandatory onsite briefing and inspection will be held on 3 June 2026. Tenderers must have recent civil construction experience, particularly on islands or remote communities, and must adhere to indigenous employment and local business engagement requirements outlined in the tender documents. The contract will be based on **** General Conditions of Contract.
Tenders must be submitted electronically via VendorPanel by no later than the time stated in the Vendor Panel request.
The contract specifies monthly progress claims, with payment due within the payment period after the superintendent issues a progress certificate. The payment period is defined as 15 business days for building contracts and 25 business days for others, after the progress claim is given to the superintendent.
The contractor warrants that all plants, equipment, materials, parts, consumables or other goods supplied, used or installed as part of the works shall be new, free from defects, of merchantable quality, comply with the contract, conform to approved samples, meet applicable standards and legislative requirements, and be fit for purpose.
The evaluation criteria are: relevant company experience (20%), company capacity (15%), price (45%), and methodology including program and indigenous employment/economic opportunities (20%).
Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced civil contractors.
Liquidated damages are set at $500 per day for delays to practical completion.
A mandatory onsite briefing and inspection will be held on Great Palm Island on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, at 10:30 am.
The input does not explicitly mention sample submission requirements.
Complaints regarding the procurement process are to be directed to Marcio Filho. Queries are to be submitted no later than 5 calendar days prior to the tender submission deadline.
The input does not explicitly detail disqualification risks, but failure to comply with contract conditions, including those related to indigenous employment and local business engagement, could lead to disqualification.
