Tenders are invited for the civil construction of the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU). The project involves two sections and includes duplicating traffic lanes, building cycle tracks and pedestrian pathways, upgrading intersections, and installing street lighting and landscaping. Respondents must be prequalified with DTM R to level R3, A3, and F50. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in May-June 2026, with practical completion by December 2027. An information session will be held on 19 March 2026 at 10 am. Tenders close at 12 noon on 12 May 2026 and must be submitted electronically via VendorPanel. All separable portions must be priced, as the intention is to award all to one principal contractor.
Tenders must be submitted electronically through VendorPanel Marketplace prior to the closing date: 12 noon, 12 May 2026. Tenders will be accepted until 12noon 12 may 2026.
The evaluation criteria include Capability and Experience (15%), Methodology (30%), Social and Economic Factors (15%), and Price (40%). The evaluation criteria are: Evaluation criteria Weighting Capability and experience 15 Methodology 30 Social and economic factors 15 Price 40.
The contractor must have and maintain DTM R prequalification to level R3, A3, and F50. The contractor must have and maintain for the life the contract, Department of Transport Main Roads DTM R prequalification to prequalification level R3, A3, and F50 to be eligible to provide a tender response.
An information session will be held onsite on 19 March 2026 at 10 am. An information session will be held onsite on 19 march 2026 at 10am.
Clarifications cutoff for requests for clarification or further information will not be accepted on or after the date that is 3 business days prior to the closing date. Clarifications cutoff for requests for clarification or further information will not be clause 3. 10 of the pt accepted on or after the date that is 3 business days prior to the closing date.
Direct contact with any elected member of council or local government employee regarding any part of this tender, other than those listed in schedule 1 item 5, is prohibited. Any prohibited contact may result in disqualification. Any prohibited contact with a local government employee or elected member of council may result in the respondent or prospective respondent and their tender being disqualified from the tender process.
