Blue Mountains City Council is seeking a multidisciplinary consultancy firm or consortium for detailed design services and related studies for the Get NSW Active Wentworth Falls Connectivity Project. The project involves designing approximately 600m of shared path infrastructure, including off-road and on-road sections, and a standalone shared path bridge crossing the western railway line. The scope also includes connections to existing transport infrastructure, place-making elements, and adherence to the Get NSW Active design guidance. The consultancy will be responsible for all surveys, investigations, reports, and approvals required to support the design, including managing the approval process for the bridge over Sydney Trains assets. The desired outcome is a wider, safer, and more accessible route for pedestrians and cyclists, connecting Wentworth Falls town to the lake.
The closing date for submissions is Wednesday, 22 April 2026, at 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms. However, the contract documents mention payment within fifteen (15) business days after service of a payment claim, and interest on overdue payments at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia's business line of credit reference rate.
The contract documents state that the consultant warrants to the client that it will provide the services in a conscientious, expeditious and workmanlike manner using its best endeavours, in accordance with the contract, any program, all legislative requirements, approvals, and reasonable directions of the client.
The award criteria are based on the following weighting: Project Methodology and Program (30%), Capability and Capacity (20%), Value for Money based on Whole of Life Cost (20%), Environmental and Sustainable Management (10%), Critical Assumptions (10%), Work Health and Safety (5%), and Innovations (5%).
The tender requires a suitably qualified multidisciplinary consultancy firm or a consortium of contractors to provide detailed design services and related studies.
The contract documents mention that failure to comply with certain clauses, such as providing information upon request or adhering to the statement of business ethics, may result in termination of the contract or other remedies.
The supplier query cutoff date is Tuesday, 21 April 2026, at 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
