Road upgrade works in Gisborne, Victoria. Tender closes 2pm Wednesday 4 November 2026. Submissions via eTender portal. Enquiries due one week before closing. Evaluation criteria: price 40%, methodology 30%, relevant experience 10%, compliance 10%, environmental benefit 5%, social benefit 5%. Contract commences 1 December 2026, practical completion 31 March 2027. Security: 2. 5% bank guarantee. Liquidated damages $550/day. Payment within 30 days of invoice.
Practical completion is due by 31 March 2027, as stated in the schedule: date for practical completion 31 march 2027.
Council will pay invoices within 30 days of receipt, as stated: council will pay the amount of each invoice within 30 days of its receipt.
The contractor warrants that defects arising within 12 months of completion will be rectified at its own cost, as stated: where within 12 months of the completion of the works, any defect arises. . . the contractor shall promptly. . . rectify the defect.
The contract is awarded on the basis of the best value for money, the most benefit to the community and the greatest advantage to council, with price weighted at 40%.
Tenderers must be suitably qualified and experienced contractors and must be natural persons, partnerships, companies, or incorporated associations, as stated in the tendering conditions.
Liquidated damages are $550 per day for late completion, as stated: liquidated damages. . . rate: 550 per day.
Pretender enquiries must be submitted no later than exactly one week prior to the closing timedate, as stated in the conditions of tendering.
Tenderers seeking advantage by canvassing support from councillors or staff will be disqualified, as stated: any tenderer, who directly or indirectly seeks to obtain an advantage by the canvassing of support. . . will be disqualified.