Midcoast Council is seeking experienced tenderers for the design and construction of upgrades at the Gloucester Landfill site. The project includes a clay waste cell lining system, sediment pond, bitumen hardstand, and an optional entrance road renewal. The works aim to improve site amenity, operational effectiveness, and ensure compliance with EPA guidelines. The facility will remain operational during construction. A mandatory site briefing is scheduled for Monday, 13th July at 11 am. Tenderers must confirm they have downloaded all RFT documents, uploaded the tender form and schedules, submitted a conforming tender, accepted the MW21 contract documents, attended or received approval for non-attendance at the site briefing, not accessed the site without authorization, can provide required insurances, and have disclosed any WHS or environmental prosecutions/fines. The closing date for tenders is Friday, 14 August 2026.
The tender closes on Friday, 14 August 2026 at 04:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
Payment terms are detailed in Clause 13 of the General Conditions of Contract, including progress payments and a final payment summary. Payments are generally made within 15 business days of a payment claim, with a retention of 4% unless an undertaking is provided.
The contract includes a post-completion period of 52 weeks, which does not limit the contractor's ongoing liability for design, latent defects, statutory warranties, or breach of contract.
Tenderers must provide evidence of their quality, WHS, and environmental management systems. They must also disclose any WHS prosecutions, fines, environmental prosecutions, fines, penalty notices, regulatory notices, or enforceable undertakings.
Liquidated damages may apply if the contractor does not complete a milestone or the work within the specified time, as detailed in Clause 12. 7 of the General Conditions of Contract.
A mandatory site briefing is scheduled for Monday, 13th July at 11 am. Tenderers confirm they have attended or obtained written approval for non-attendance.
Disputes must be notified within 10 business days of the act or omission or expiry of a relevant period. If not resolved, an expert determination process is initiated.
Submitting an alternative tender, optional additional work, qualification, exclusion, assumption or departure without clearly identifying it in the relevant return schedule may lead to disqualification.