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 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 and tender briefing will be held on 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 May 7, 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. Subcontractors must also provide warranties, typically for a period specified in Annexure Part N, or a period consistent with good industry practice.
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%).
Tenderers must meet threshold criteria including 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 practical completion are AUD 2,**** per day, with a maximum aggregate liability specified in Item 24b of the tender documents.
A site inspection is mandatory and will be held on April 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM at **** Angus Smith Drive, Douglas QLD ****.
Complaints regarding the procurement process must be made in writing to the Principal's Complaints Manager immediately upon the cause of the complaint arising.