This is a public tender notice from Rockhampton Regional Council for the Razorback Road Blackspot Construction project. The project aims to improve safety by constructing realignment and widening changes, including vegetation clearing and turning infrastructure. The tender closes on May 27, 2026. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for May 6, 2026, and registration is required by emailing ***@***. *. * by May 4, 2026. The contract is based on Australian Standard AS **** with specific amendments and annexures detailing various conditions, including security, insurance, variations, and dispute resolution. Key personnel must be maintained, and a project execution plan is required. The contract also addresses heavy vehicle national law compliance and project trust accounts if applicable.
The closing date for tender submissions is Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time. The expected decision date is Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
The bid notice states that payments under the contract shall be made at Rockhampton, Queensland. Specific payment claim times are detailed in clause 42. 1, generally on the 15th day of each month or upon satisfaction of the last claim precondition.
The contract includes specific warranty requirements, including deeds of warranties from suppliers and subcontractors for goods or work as set out in Annexure Part F. The contractor warrants that the goods will be of merchantable quality and fit for purpose, and will be replaced or made good if found defective within a specified period.
The tender requires suitably qualified contractors. Specific qualification criteria are detailed within the General Conditions of Contract, including requirements for licenses, experience, and the ability to comply with all legislative and contractual obligations.
Liquidated damages for delay in reaching practical completion are specified at **** per day, with an unlimited limit. The contract also outlines penalties for substantial breaches of contract.
A mandatory joint site inspection will be held at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the intersection of Poison Creek Road and Razorback Road. Prospective tenderers must register by emailing ***@***. *. * no later than 2:00 PM on Monday, May 4, 2026.
The tender notice does not indicate any requirement for sample submission.
The dispute resolution process involves a notice of dispute, followed by a general manager meeting, then mediation, and finally litigation if unresolved. The timeframes for each step are outlined in clause 47.
Risks of disqualification include failure to comply with tender requirements, providing false or misleading information, collusive arrangements, and substantial breaches of contract as detailed in clauses 44 and 6. 2a.
