Ballina Shire Council is seeking tenders for waste collection, transport, processing, and disposal services for council facilities for a 5-year period, with potential for 2 x 1-year options. Tenders must be submitted electronically via VendorPanel or in a sealed envelope by 2:00 PM AEST on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. All questions must be submitted via VendorPanel by close of business on 30 June 2026. The service provider will be responsible for all labour, vehicles, and equipment. Services include various waste streams and bin types. Performance will be monitored monthly. The contract is subject to annual CPI rise and fall. Mandatory criteria include specific insurances and management systems. Weighted criteria include price (50%), experience and capability (15%), methodology and delivery plan (20%), and social and community impact (15%).
Tenders must be lodged by 2:00 PM AEST on Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
Invoices must be submitted by email within seven 7 days after the end of each month to ***@***. *. * will be made within 30 days of satisfactory completion and receipt of a correctly rendered invoice.
The service provider warrants that all services and works undertaken by it are reasonably suitable in all respects for the purposes required by this contract.
Tenders will be evaluated based on weighted criteria: Price (50%), Experience and Capability (15%), Methodology and Delivery Plan (20%), and Social and Community (15%).
Tenderers must be suitably qualified and experienced service providers. Mandatory criteria include demonstrated Work Health and Safety, Environmental Management, and Quality Management systems.
If performance against KPIs is inadequate, council may withhold payment until the issue is rectified or terminate the services agreement with three months' written notice.
Tenderers are expected to have visited the area before submitting a tender and familiarised themselves with the conditions, location of works, amenities, and working areas.
Questions relating to this quotation are to be submitted via VendorPanel and will be received up to the close of business on 30 June 2026.
Unauthorised communication with council staff or canvassing of councillors or staff may lead to disqualification. Failure to submit required documents or meet mandatory criteria may also result in disqualification.
