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. Key dates include a tender briefing on April 9, 2026, and tender closing on May 7, 2026. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for April 9, 2026. Tenderers must submit tenders electronically in . zip format and adhere to a 500-page limit. Evaluation criteria include local industry participation, social benefit, capability, program, and methodology.
The tender closing date is 7th May 2026 at 10:00 AM AEST.
Payment terms are detailed within the contract documents, specifically referencing AS **** General Conditions of Contract, with payment periods generally being 15 or 30 business days after receipt of a progress claim.
The contract specifies a defects liability period of 12 months from practical completion, with specific warranty requirements for materials and workmanship detailed in the annexures and general conditions.
Tenders will be assessed against evaluation criteria including 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, evidence of financial capacity, a quality assurance system based on ISO ****, an environmental management system based on ISO ****, an occupational health and safety management system based on ISO ****, and relevant insurances.
Liquidated damages for late completion are specified at $2,**** per day, with a maximum aggregate liability capped as stated in item 24b of the annexures.
A tender briefing and site inspection is scheduled for 9th April 2026 at 9:00 AM at **** Angus Smith Drive, Douglas QLD ****, and attendance is mandatory for a maximum of 2 personnel.
Complaints regarding the procurement process must be made in writing to the Principal's Complaints Manager immediately upon the cause of the complaint arising.