This tender is for the design and construction of irrigation infrastructure for the Central Queensland Smart Cropping Centre (CQSCC) in Emerald, Queensland. The project involves irrigation design and construction to support research and commercial cropping activities. The contract conditions are based on the Queensland Government's standard contract documents, derived from Austroads and APCC guidelines. Key aspects include contractor warranties, security provisions, contract documentation, assignment and subcontracting, site conditions, safety, variations, payment terms, dispute resolution, and compliance with Queensland Government policies. A site visit is optional. The closing date for submissions is May 8, 2026.
The tender closes on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
The bid notice states that payment claims are to be made progressively, monthly, or at specified stages of work. The principal must pay the contractor the contract sum for its performance, in accordance with, and subject to, the contract.
The contractor warrants that it is experienced and skilled in work of the type, complexity, and scale of the work under the contract, and shall maintain the skill and expertise necessary to complete the work for the duration of the contract.
The contractor warrants that it is both experienced and skilled in work of the type, complexity and scale of the work under the contract and shall maintain the skill and expertise necessary to complete the work under the contract for the duration of the contract.
If the contractor fails to achieve practical completion by the date for practical completion, the contractor will be liable to pay the principal liquidated damages at the rate stated in the annexure, or if applicable, the rate notified by the superintendent for every day after the date for practical completion.
This RFQ has an optional site visit at 9:00 am on Thursday, 19 February 2026 at CQSCC. It is not mandatory for suppliers to attend the site visit in order to submit a quote.
