This is a two-stage process: an Expression of Interest (EOI) followed by a selective tender. The EOI closes on February 20, 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by March 6, 2026. The estimated issue of tender documents is late March 2026 for Tamarind Drive, mid-April 2026 for Coast Road, late April 2026 for Sneaths Road, mid-June 2026 for Marom Creek and Teven Road, and mid-July 2026 for Uralba Cutting. The council may engage private sector consultants to financially assess the registrants. Submissions must be made electronically via VendorPanel. Late submissions will not be considered. The evaluation criteria include capability, experience, and local content. If invited to tender, evidence of insurance and management systems will be required.
The bid notice states that the estimated construction commencement dates are late May 2026 for Tamarind Drive, early June 2026 for Coast Road, mid June 2026 for Sneaths Road, late July 2026 for Marom Creek, early October 2026 for Teven Road, and early September 2026 for Uralba Cutting.
The evaluation criteria are capability (45%), experience (40%), and local content (15%).
The notice states that if invited to tender for stage 2, tenderers will be required to provide evidence of current and valid: public liability insurance minimum 20 million, professional indemnity insurance minimum 5 million, comprehensive motor vehicle plant insurance, workers compensation insurance, whs management system that complies with the work health and safety act **** work health and safety regulation 2017, and environmental management system.
The supplier query cutoff is Tuesday 17 February 2026 12:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
The overall scale of the works is considered to be broadly consistent with programs in the order of 10 million.