Hinchinbrook Shire Council is inviting tenders for reconstruction works under the DRFA program for sealed road packages. The works involve repairing and reconstructing damaged sealed road assets due to recent weather events. The contract is a construct-only model. The works are divided into three separable portions (SP1, SP2, SP3), and the council may award one, multiple, or all portions. The scope includes pavement reconstruction, spray sealing, and repairs. Further details are in Part 5 Scope.
The tender closes on Friday, 29 May 2026 at 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
Payment terms are governed by the contract, which references the Security of Payment Legislation and specifies a payment period of 25 business days after a progress claim or final payment claim is given to the superintendent, unless it is a building contract where the period is 15 business days.
The contract includes warranties and representations from the contractor regarding the design and construction of the works, ensuring suitability and adequacy for the stated purpose. These warranties remain unaffected by certain actions, including principal-provided information or variations, unless specific notification is given.
The award of one, multiple, or all separable portions will be in accordance with the outcome of the evaluation process.
Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced contractors.
Liquidated damages are specified at a rate of $500 per day for delays.
Supplier queries have a cutoff date of Tuesday, 26 May 2026 at 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
The contract includes clauses on improper conduct, which covers engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct, collusive tendering, anti-competitive conduct, failing to declare conflicts of interest, and other unlawful or unethical behaviour.
