Etheridge Shire Council is issuing a public tender for DRFA Restoration Works Package 1, contract number ESC2026005. The works involve gravel stockpiling (Separable Portion 1) and road restoration on specific roads (Separable Portion 2). The tender closes on May 25, 2026. The contract award is expected around June 22, 2026. Practical completion for Separable Portion 1 is no later than September 30, 2026, and for Separable Portion 2 is no later than November 30, 2026. The contract is indirectly funded by the Commonwealth.
The contract specifies a date for practical completion for Separable Portion 1 no later than 30th September 2026, and for Separable Portion 2 no later than 30th November 2026. The buyer notes that the exact date for practical completion will be confirmed post-tender.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms beyond the general conditions of contract (****) which outline progress claims, certificates, and final payment procedures. The contract sum is to be paid according to the price schedule and adjustments made under the contract.
The contract is based on **** General Conditions of Contract, which includes clauses related to contractors general obligations, warranties, and representations. Specific warranty periods are not detailed in the provided text.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion. However, it mentions that the contract is indirectly funded by the Commonwealth for the purposes of any applicable schemes/policies which are value driven.
Tenderers are required to be suitably qualified for the construction of DRFA restoration works.
The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages if the works do not reach practical completion by the date for practical completion, as detailed in item 24 of Annexure Part A. There are also provisions for bonus for early practical completion.
The bid notice does not mention any mandatory or optional site visits.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the tender process or decisions.