Rockhampton Regional Council is refreshing its register of prequalified contractors for the hire of construction plant and equipment. This tender is for suitably qualified contractors to perform planned maintenance, responsive maintenance, and minor capital works. New contractors can apply to be added to the register. Existing contractors do not need to re-tender unless they have new or additional plant/equipment to offer. The contract is for a term commencing 1 July 2026 and expiring 30 June 2028, with potential for extension. Key terms include supplier obligations, warranties, dispute resolution processes, and compliance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
The closing date for tender submissions is Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
The bid notice states that payment claims are to be submitted weekly in arrears, and payment will be made within twenty 20 business days of receipt of a compliant payment claim, unless there is a dispute.
The bid notice includes warranties as to services, investigations, and supplier understanding. Specifically, the supplier warrants that the services will be performed with skill, care, and diligence, comply with legislative requirements, and be fit for purpose. Warranties are repeated each time an order is received.
The bid notice requires contractors to be suitably qualified to perform planned maintenance services, responsive maintenance services, and minor capital works. Current Rockhampton Regional Council employees are not permitted to tender.
The bid notice outlines consequences for serious breaches, including termination of the agreement. It also details provisions for rectification of defective services and recovery of amounts paid for non-compliant services.
The bid notice mentions site meetings where the supplier and personnel must attend upon reasonable notice to discuss services and progress. However, it does not specify a mandatory or optional site visit for tenderers.
The supplier query cutoff date is Sunday, 26 April 2026, 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.