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. Questions are due by 30 June 2026. The services include managing various waste streams, bin types, and collection frequencies across multiple council facilities. Key performance indicators will monitor service delivery, regulatory compliance, and incident management. 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 are reasonably suitable for the purposes required by the contract and that the council relies upon the skill and knowledge of the service provider.
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.
If performance against KPIs is inadequate, council may terminate the agreement with three months' notice or withhold payment until the performance issue is rectified.
Tenderers are expected to have visited the area and familiarised themselves with site conditions before submitting a tender. Submission of a tender will be deemed as confirmation that the tenderer has undertaken all necessary inspections and enquiries to understand site conditions.
Questions relating to the 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, collusive tendering, or failure to comply with probity expectations may lead to disqualification.
