Sustainability Tenders

The bid closes on Thursday 14 May 2026 at 04:00 am E. South America Standard Time.

The bid notice states that TAFE Queensland is seeking submissions from experienced and capable waste services contractors.

The supplier query cutoff is Wednesday 06 May 2026 at 04:00 am E. South America Standard Time.

The closing date for the lodgement of quotes is Thursday, 23 April 2026, at 2:00 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time.

The contract sum is a lump sum and will not be subject to rise and fall adjustments. Payment will be made in accordance with Clause 8 of the Conditions of Contract Consultancy Services, with claims to be submitted in writing at times stated in Item 8 of Schedule 2, or on or before the last business day of each month if no specific times are designated.

The consultant warrants that it has informed itself with respect to all matters relevant to the performance and completion of the services, has not relied upon information provided by the council, and has entered into the contract based on its own investigations. The consultant also warrants that it will provide the services in a conscientious, expeditious, and workmanlike manner, using its best endeavours, in accordance with the contract, specifications, legislative requirements, Australian standards, and any reasonable direction of the council.

The assessment criteria for the quotes include: compliance with quote conditions (Yes/No), value for money (40%), capability and capacity (20%), project methodology and program (20%), environmental management/sustainability (10%), work health and safety (5%), critical assessment (3%), and innovation (2%).

Consultants must be an acceptable legal entity and hold a registered ABN, not be bankrupt or insolvent, declare any breaches of acts or regulations within the last 5 years, and have the minimum level of insurance cover specified in the contract. They must also comply with the New South Wales Government Code of Procurement.

The contract includes provisions for termination for default or convenience. Failure to comply with essential terms or substantial breaches can lead to termination. Specific penalties for delays or non-compliance are detailed within the contract documents, including potential deductions from payments and liability for costs incurred by the council.

The provided text does not explicitly mention a mandatory or optional site visit. However, it states that consultants will be deemed to have examined all further information relevant to the risks, contingencies, and other circumstances having an effect on their quote which is obtainable by the making of reasonable enquiries.

The text does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid or its outcomes.

The RFQ document indicates an anticipated commencement of contract in May 2026, and the questions section mentions a project deadline of 30 June 2026.

The offeror warrants that it will promptly disclose in writing to council any event or occurrence, actual or pending, which could materially affect the offeror's ability to perform its obligations under the proposal or the proposed agreement.

The award criterion is not explicitly stated as a single sentence, but the questions section indicates a weighting for demonstrated technical capacity (40%) and value for money/price (30%), with economy and support of local business also being factors.

The council seeks a suitably qualified consultant to deliver the program, and the questions section asks for details on the qualifications and experience of the proposed team, including any RPEQ engineers or specialist assessors.

The last day for clarification requests is Tuesday, 14 April 2026.