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This is a Request for Tender (RFT) for embankment stabilisation works at Grose Vale Road, Grose Vale, managed by Hawkesbury City Council. The works include site clearing, earthworks, drainage, retaining wall construction, soil nailing, shotcrete, stormwater, and pavement work. A realistic construction program must be submitted, including allowances for inclement weather. Full road closure is not permitted; works must be executed under controlled partial lane closures. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum fixed price and schedule of rates basis, not subject to rise and fall costs. Force majeure clauses do not apply. Social procurement policies regarding construction and shorter payment terms are applicable, requiring quarterly reporting if successful. Evaluation criteria include capability, methodology, organisational capacity, sustainability, experience, innovation, price, financial capacity, compliance, and risk management.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the works, but it does mention that a realistic and achievable construction program must be submitted as part of the tender, clearly identifying the proposed start and completion dates for all key activities and project milestones.
The bid notice mentions that the construction category and estimated value are subject to social procurement, and if successful, the contractor will be required to submit quarterly reporting, indicating a potential for specific payment terms related to social procurement policies, including shorter payment terms.
The bid notice states that the evaluation assessment criteria include capability, methodology, organisational capacity, sustainability, experience, innovation, price, financial capacity, compliance, and risk management.
The bid notice specifies that the principal is seeking tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced civil contractors.