The Central Darling Shire Council is seeking a qualified contractor to develop a strategic plan for its water and sewerage schemes. The project involves reviewing existing systems, establishing service needs, forecasting demography and demand, assessing water quality and sewerage treatment capabilities, analyzing system capacity, developing financial plans, and establishing asset management requirements. The major deliverable is the Water and Sewerage Strategic Plan, a long-term planning tool aligned with the Regulatory Assurance Framework (RAF). The tender closes on April 15, 2026. Key project milestones include commencement of works on May 11, 2026, and completion of works by November 30, 2026.
The project completion date is November 30, 2026, with the final invoice expected in December 2026.
Submissions will be evaluated based on sound contracting principles including value for money, open and effective competition, development of competitive local business and industry, environmental protection, and ethical behaviour and fair dealing. Specific evaluation criteria include mandatory criteria (company profile, ABN/GST, referee details, insurance) and qualitative criteria (methodology, past performance, experience, resources) and quantitative criteria (price).
The tender is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and resourced contractor.
Site visits are scheduled to start no later than May 22, 2026.
The supplier query cutoff is Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 04:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
The estimated value for this tender is between $150,000 and $300,000.
