Ballina Shire Council is seeking tenders for waste collection, transport, processing, and disposal services for council facilities for a 5-year period. 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 services include managing various waste streams, bin types, and collection frequencies. The provider must comply with all relevant legislation, maintain WHS and environmental management systems, and ensure business continuity. Performance will be monitored against KPIs, with potential for contract termination or payment withholding for inadequate performance. The evaluation 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 public liability insurance, NSW workers compensation insurance, comprehensive motor vehicle and plant insurance, and demonstrated WHS, environmental, and quality management systems.
Substantiated reports of unsatisfactory service provider performance may result in contract suspension or termination. Council may withhold payment for inadequate performance.
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, canvassing of councillors or staff, or collusive tendering may lead to disqualification.