Southern Downs Regional Council requires a contractor for cleaning services for various council facilities. The contract is for a fixed term of five years with potential for three 12-month extensions. Services include general cleaning, bio hazard cleaning, and community housing cleaning. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, and materials. The goal is to maintain facilities to ensure a clean, healthy, and safe work environment. The buyer reserves the right to award multiple or single sites to successful contractors.
The tender closes on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, at 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
Invoices are to be billed fortnightly, with payment terms of 30 days from the date of invoice as per council standard payment terms. If not stated, payment is due on the 21st day of each month for services provided up to the 21st of that month.
The contract specifies a warranty period for goods, which is the longer of 12 months after supply or any further period required by law. For services, the warranty period is not explicitly stated but implied to cover the duration of the contract and potentially beyond as required by law.
The supplier must have the necessary experience, skills, expertise, resources, and judgement, and hold all necessary competencies, licenses, accreditations, qualifications, permits, clearances, or other authorisations required to comply with its obligations under the contract.
The contract details provisions for substantial breach, which can lead to termination or other actions. Specific penalty amounts for minor breaches are not detailed in the provided text.
The document mentions site access requirements and site-specific induction, but does not explicitly state whether a site visit is mandatory or optional for tenderers.
The contract mentions that goods must conform to any sample goods approved by the principal, but it does not explicitly state a requirement for sample submission as part of the tender process.
The supplier query cutoff is Monday, 22 June 2026, 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time. Information regarding a specific challenge deadline for tender submissions is not explicitly stated.
Engaging in improper conduct, failing to disclose a conflict of interest, accepting or inviting improper assistance, using improperly obtained information, or engaging in aggressive behaviour could lead to disqualification.