This is a Request for Tender (RFT) from Muswellbrook Shire Council for safety improvements on Bylong Valley Way, Kerrabee. The scope of work includes upgrading the road and drainage, supply of labour, plant, and material. Key activities include upgrading Bylong Valley Way between chainages 32. 4 to ****, with a provisional item for chainages **** to 34. 4. Tenderers are to include a cost discount for total work completed if awarded together. The tender closes on 28 April 2026 at 2:00 PM. A mandatory pre-tender meeting and site inspection will be held on 8 April 2026. Tenderers must comply with NSW Government procurement codes and guidelines, and local government acts and regulations. Financial assessment criteria include net tangible assets, current ratio, and working capital. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the etendering portal. The council reserves the right to accept non-conforming tenders and is not bound to accept the lowest priced tender.
The closing time for tender submissions is 2:00 PM on 28 April 2026.
Each tenderer warrants to the council that its tender is submitted on the basis that it has fully informed and satisfied itself of all conditions and facts relevant to its tender, has independently satisfied itself with regard to all relevant information provided by the council, accepts full responsibility for its interpretations, deductions and conclusions arising from information it obtains from the council, and is aware of part V of the competition and consumer act **** cth in relation to the giving of false and misleading information.
In evaluating tenders, the council may consider factors including, but not limited to: compliance with this RFT including the contract, tendered pricing, schedule of rates, tenderer assumptions and qualifications, delivery capability, previous performance, experience and capability, performance methodology, and innovation.
Tenderers must demonstrate their capacity to manage work health and safety, environmental matters, and financial standing. Quality management system certification to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2016 may be considered. Financial assessment criteria include net tangible assets, current ratio, and working capital.
A pre-tender meeting and site inspection is mandatory and will be held on 8 April 2026 at 2:00 PM.
The supplier query cutoff date is Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 01:00 AM.