This is a public tender for the Design and Construct of the Mudgeeraba Aquatic Centre by the City of Gold Coast. The tender is based on the Australian Standard General Conditions of Contract for Design and Construct AS ****, with numerous amendments and additions detailed within the provided document. Key areas covered include contract header, definitions, adjustment for actual quantities, security, contract header execution, method of service, provisional sums, latent conditions, intellectual property, legislative requirements, insurance, payment certificates, variations, working hours, contractor's program, extensions of time, delay costs, termination, dispute resolution, and various specific clauses related to work health and safety, GST, and other legal requirements. The tender closes on May 6, 2026.
The tender closes on Wednesday, 06 May 2026 at 10:00 PM E. South America Standard Time.
The document details extensive clauses regarding payment claims, payment certificates, and the process for progress payments, including specific conditions and timeframes. For instance, the principal must pay within 15 business days after the superintendent receives the payment claim, after deducting retention moneys and setting off amounts. The contract sum includes all costs and expenses incurred by the contractor, and no rise and fall adjustments are permitted except as expressly provided.
The contractor must ensure that all warranty entitlements for components of the works include the principal and contractor as named beneficiaries or are assignable to the principal prior to practical completion. The form of warranties must be approved by the superintendent. Additionally, any warranty offered by a subcontractor, manufacturer, or supplier on goods, materials, workmanship, or labor must be provided to the principal at no cost.
The contractor warrants it is currently registered under the QBCC Act with the registration number set out in Annexure Part A. The contractor must also provide statutory declarations confirming solvency and compliance with various payment and insurance requirements.
The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages for every day the work is delayed beyond the date for practical completion. The principal may also deduct estimated costs of rectification work from payments to the contractor if the contractor fails to perform its obligations.
The document does not explicitly mention a mandatory or optional site visit. However, it details requirements for the contractor to gain access to the site and for the superintendent to have access to the site and work under the contract.
The document outlines dispute resolution processes involving mediation and arbitration. While specific deadlines for initiating a challenge are not explicitly stated in the FAQ context, the process involves a superintendent's decision, followed by mediation, and then arbitration if unresolved.
