Contractors are sought for programmed fire hydrant inspections, testing, and maintenance services across the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council area. The goal is to support asset management, improve network reliability, and ensure hydrants are operational for emergency response. Tenderers must be registered with VendorPanel. The contract duration for inspections is 8 calendar weeks, and for repairs is 16 calendar weeks from the award date. A post-completion period of 52 weeks applies.
The time for completion for inspections is 8 calendar weeks after the date of award of contract. For repairs, it is 16 calendar weeks after the date of award of contract.
Contractors can submit payment claims monthly. Payment by the Principal is to be made within 15 business days after the date the contractor's payment claim was submitted.
A post-completion period of 52 calendar weeks applies, during which the principal may direct the contractor to make good defects.
Evaluation of tenders may consider factors including, but not limited to: price, delivery time, quality offered, previous performance, experience, capability, safety performance, environmental performance, conformity, and the assessed value of qualifications and departures.
Contractors are required to be suitably qualified and experienced. They must also be registered with VendorPanel and be registered for GST.
The document does not explicitly detail penalties for breach of contract, but it outlines conditions for termination by the principal due to substantial breach.
Disputes must be notified in writing within 20 business days after the act or omission giving rise to the dispute.
Tenders that do not comply with any requirement of the RFT documents, or which contain conditions or qualifications, may be passed over. The principal is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender.