Townsville City Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the Douglas Reservoir 2 and 3 inlet pipework replacement project. The project involves constructing a new DN800 HDPE pipeline, replacing a control valve, hydrostatic testing, flushing, disinfection, and reinstatement. Key dates include a tender briefing on April 9, 2026, and tender closing on May 7, 2026. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for April 9, 2026. Tenderers must submit tenders electronically in . zip format and adhere to a 500-page limit. Evaluation criteria include local industry participation, social benefit, capability, program, and methodology.
The tender closing date is 7th May 2026 at 10:00 AM AEST.
The contract is based on a lump sum contract, with payments made progressively according to reference dates stated in item 28 of Annexure Part A.
The subcontractor warrants that the subcontract works have been carried out and completed in accordance with the quality and standards required by the head contract, legislative requirements, and are fit for purpose.
Tenders will be assessed against evaluation criteria including local industry participation (15%), social benefit and indigenous engagement (5%), capability (25%), program (25%), and methodology (30%).
Tenderers must submit all mandatory returnable documents, including evidence of financial capacity, quality assurance system (ISO ****), environmental management system (ISO ****), and occupational health and safety management system (ISO ****).
Liquidated damages are specified as $2,**** per day for failure to reach practical completion by the date for practical completion, with a maximum aggregate liability stated in item 24b.
A tender briefing and site inspection will be held on 9th April 2026, at 9:00 AM at **** Angus Smith Drive, Douglas QLD **** is mandatory for a maximum of 2 personnel.
Complaints in relation to the procurement process must be made in writing to the Principal's Complaints Manager immediately upon the cause of the complaint arising.
