Townsville City Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the Douglas Reservoir 2 and 3 inlet pipework replacement project. The project involves constructing a new DN800 HDPE pipeline, replacing a control valve, hydrostatic testing, flushing, disinfection, and reinstatement of the site. Key dates include a tender briefing on April 9, 2026, and tender closing on May 7, 2026. A mandatory site inspection and tender briefing will be held on April 9, 2026. Tenderers must submit tenders electronically in . zip format. The evaluation criteria include local industry participation, social benefit and indigenous engagement, capability, program, and methodology. Threshold criteria include submission of all mandatory returnable documents, financial capacity, quality assurance, environmental management, occupational health and safety management systems, and insurances.
Tenders must be lodged electronically by 10:00 AM AEST on 7th May 2026.
The contract is based on AS **** General Conditions of Contract, with specific payment terms detailed in Annexure Part A, including progress claims submitted by the 25th of each month and payment within 15 business days.
The contract includes a defects liability period of 12 months from practical completion, as per Annexure Part A, Clause 27.
The evaluation criteria include local industry participation (15%), social benefit and indigenous engagement (5%), capability (25%), program (25%), and methodology (30%).
Threshold criteria include submission of all mandatory returnable documents, financial capacity, quality assurance system based on ISO ****, environmental management system based on ISO ****, occupational health and safety management system based on ISO ****, and relevant insurances.
Liquidated damages are specified as $2,**** per day for late completion, with a maximum aggregate liability capped as stated in item 24b of Annexure Part A.
A tender briefing and site inspection is scheduled for April 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM at **** Angus Smith Drive, Douglas QLD **** is mandatory for two personnel.
The tender documents do not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the tender process or decisions.