This is a public tender for the design and construction of irrigation infrastructure at the Central Queensland Smart Cropping Centre (CQSCC) in Emerald, Queensland. The project aims to support research and commercial cropping activities. The tender includes detailed conditions of contract covering various aspects such as warranties, safety, insurance, payment, dispute resolution, and more. A site visit is optional. The closing date for submissions is May 8, 2026.
The date for practical completion is 30 June 2027.
Payment claims are to be submitted progressively monthly. The principal must pay the amount of the payment schedule within 15 business days after receipt of the payment claim.
The contractor warrants that it is experienced and skilled in work of the type, complexity and scale of the work under the contract and shall maintain the skill and expertise necessary to complete the work under the contract for the duration of the contract.
The contractor warrants that it is both experienced and skilled in work of the type, complexity and scale of the work under the contract and shall ensure that all persons nominated in its tender as key personnel will remain working on the project to the extent indicated in its tender, unless the principal acting reasonably consents otherwise in writing.
If the contractor fails to achieve practical completion by the date for practical completion, the contractor will be liable to pay the principal liquidated damages at the rate stated in the annexure.
This RFQ has an optional site visit at 9:00 am on Thursday, 19 February 2026 at CQSCC. It is not mandatory for suppliers to attend the site visit in order to submit a quote.
If a party wishes to dispute any matter arising out of or in connection with the contract, including a dispute concerning a direction given by the superintendent, it must deliver a notice of dispute in accordance with clause 7. 1.
