Southern Downs Regional Council requires a contractor for cleaning services across various locations including buildings (northern and southern sites), bio hazard cleaning, community housing cleaning, ad-hoc services, emergency clean-up, and other services. The contract is for a fixed term of five years with potential extensions. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision to maintain facilities in a clean, healthy, and safe environment. Council reserves the right to award multiple or single sites to successful contractors. The tender opens on May 27, 2026, and closes on June 23, 2026.
The tender closes on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, at 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
Invoices are to be billed fortnightly, with payment terms of 30 days from the date of invoice as per council standard payment terms. If not stated, payment is due on the 21st day of each month for services provided up to the 21st of that month.
The contract specifies a warranty period for goods as the longer of 12 months after supply or any further period required by law, which may continue after the end date.
The supplier must have the experience, skills, expertise, resources, and judgement, and hold all necessary competencies, licenses, accreditations, qualifications, permits, clearances, or other authorisations required to comply with its obligations.
The contract details provisions for substantial breach, which can include material breaches, improper conduct, failure to make payments, failure to effect insurance, non-compliance with directions, incorrect warranties, material breach of law, or material departure from programs/schedules.
The contract states that all contractors and employees must undertake the conditions to access the SDRC online safety induction prior to attending the site. Specific site requirements may apply, including wearing appropriate PPE.
The supplier query cutoff is Monday, 22 June 2026, 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
Engaging in improper conduct, failing to disclose a conflict of interest, attempting to improperly influence personnel, accepting or inviting improper assistance, using improperly obtained information, engaging in inappropriate behaviour, or committing a criminal offence could lead to disqualification.