This is a Request for Tender (RFT) for the Ashmont Gravity Sewer Main Realignment project in Wagga Wagga. The project involves diverting the gravity sewer main at Urana Street to the Ashmont Sewer Pump Station. Tenders must be submitted electronically via VendorPanel UniMarket by 2:00 PM on Monday, 15th June 2026. A pre-tender briefing will be held on Tuesday, 2nd June at 10:00 AM at the Wagga Wagga City Council meeting room. While attendance is not compulsory, it is encouraged. All questions regarding the tender must be submitted through VendorPanel UniMarket, which will cease to operate 5 days prior to the tender close. Successful tenderers will be required to provide security, retention, insurances, a health and safety plan, safe work method statements, traffic and pedestrian safety control plans, an environmental management plan, a soil and water management plan, and an updated works program prior to signing the agreement. The contract will be awarded to the organisation offering the best value, based on criteria including price, capability, methodology, relevant experience, past performance, and regional preference. The council has absolute discretion in the evaluation and selection process and is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. Payment terms are 30 days from the date of the invoice. Contractors must comply with all work health and safety legislation and council policies. A contractor performance management system is in place. Modern slavery risks must be addressed, and any occurrences must be reported. Information supplied by the tenderer may be subject to disclosure under the GIPA Act ****.
The bid notice states that the submission deadline is 2pm Monday 15th June 2026. The website information also confirms the closing time as Monday 15th June 2026 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
The bid notice states that council will make payment 30 days from the date of the invoice.
The bid notice states that this contract will be awarded to the organisation whose tender is assessed as offering the best value. The lowest or any tender is not necessarily accepted. Tenders will be evaluated on the following criteria: price, capability methodology, relevant experience past performance, regional preference.
The bid notice implies qualification through the assessment criteria of capability methodology, relevant experience, and past performance, as well as the requirement for various plans and insurances to be submitted by the successful tenderer.
The bid notice mentions that failure to notify and take action to rectify modern slavery occurrences and human rights violations will result in termination of the contract. It also states that if the contractor fails to rectify any breach of health and safety or if performance involves recurring breaches, the principal may terminate the work.
The bid notice mentions a pre-tender briefing will be held on Tuesday 2nd June at 10am, and while this briefing is not compulsory, consultants are encouraged to attend to obtain a firsthand understanding of the works required.
The bid notice states that all questions in relation to this request for tender RFT are to be asked via VendorPanelUniMarket. The VendorPanelUniMarket access for asking questions will cease to operate 5 days prior to the close of tenders. The supplier query cutoff is Friday 12 June 2026 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
The bid notice states that late tenders, incomplete tenders, and corrupted files may be excluded. It also mentions that canvassing any of the principals employees or councillors may result in the submission being omitted from consideration. Failure to comply with health and safety provisions can lead to suspension or termination of the contract.
