Mount Alexander Shire Council is seeking quotations from qualified contractors for the repair and rehabilitation of several road bridges throughout the shire. The bridges are constructed with concrete elements. The tender includes multiple separable portions for different bridge locations. Key requirements include evidence of appropriate licenses, plant maintenance systems, and a COVID-safe plan. The contract will be governed by Australian Standard General Conditions of Contract AS ****.
The closing date for submissions is Friday 17 April 2026 at 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time. For each separable portion, the date for practical completion is 19 June 2026.
The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms. However, it details provisions for progress claims, with claims to be made monthly or based on stages of work.
The bid notice specifies a defects liability period of 12 months.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion.
Respondents are encouraged to provide evidence of their ability and capacity to comply with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act ****, including samples of working documentation from other contracted works. Evidence of appropriate licenses, competent operators, construction induction training, and plant maintenance systems are also required.
Liquidated damages are set at $400 per day for each separable portion. There is also a provision for a bonus for early practical completion, with no specified rate or limit.
The bid notice does not mention any mandatory or optional site visits.
The bid notice requires a sample traffic management plan relevant to the scope of work.
The supplier query cutoff date is Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
