Hazardous Substances identification and advisory services - The State of Queensland through the Director General, Department of Housing and Public Works ( Customer) is seeking to establish a Standing Offer Arrangement ( SOA) for the provision of assessing, identifying, monitoring and providing advisory services on the safe management and/or rectification of physical, chemical, biological and/or environmental hazards across Queensland, and hereby invites you to submit an SOA Offer for: SOA Name: Hazardous
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The State of Queensland is seeking to establish a Standing Offer Arrangement (SOA) for hazardous substances identification and advisory services. This includes assessing, identifying, monitoring, and providing advice on the safe management and rectification of various hazards across Queensland. The SOA will be for an unspecified duration, with an invitation to submit offers closing on June 30, 2026. The procurement process involves initial draft documents for industry feedback, followed by a briefing session and final invitation documents. Key areas of service include risk assessment, underground service identification, waste management, site cleaning, protection of persons and property, handling of hazardous chemicals, occupational health and safety compliance (including ISO **** certification and respirator fit testing), safe work method statements, barricading, work area inspection, smoke alarm and fire safety compliance, environmental protection, electrical safety, noise and dust management, stormwater and erosion control, record keeping, and adherence to codes of conduct. Service guarantees, local sourcing, and specific site access procedures (including for correctional centers and sites with children) are also detailed. Pricing will be based on agreed SOA rates, with provisions for attendance and travel fees. Performance will be managed through KPIs related to work health and safety, invoice compliance, customer satisfaction, response times, and reporting.
The tender closes on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, at 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
Invoices are to be submitted within 7 days of completing works, itemizing all amounts including the GST component. Correctly rendered invoices (CRI) are required for each purchase contract.
As a mandatory requirement, all works delivered under a purchase contract must be covered by a service guarantee for the services delivered. all works delivered under a purchase contract, must be covered by a service guarantee for the services delivered.
Consultants must have and maintain a certified safety management system compliant with ISO **** work involving hazardous substances, quantitative respirator fit testing is required, and health monitoring for workers must be up-to-date.
Failure to meet KPIs may result in a stop work order, preventing the consultant from receiving further purchase contracts. Breaches or termination of a purchase contract can also lead to a stop work order.
While not explicitly stated as mandatory for all aspects, the document details extensive site access procedures and requirements, including risk assessments and consultations with project officers and site representatives before commencing work.
Sample testing supplied as part of the services is to be charged at cost, exclusive of GST, plus an agreed percentage markup. This markup covers sample transportation, while the cost of taking samples is charged at hourly rates or via subcontracting.
Supplier queries must be submitted by Friday, 26 June 2026, at 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
Misconduct, incompetence, negligence, or breach of SOA conditions or the code of conduct can lead to removal from the site or services, and prohibition from future customer work.
