The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers is seeking tenders for the design and construction of the Kowanyama Treated Water Reservoir. This project aims to improve the drinking water supply in Kowanyama, Queensland, by replacing the existing reservoir with a larger one to meet current and projected community growth. The tender includes comprehensive conditions of contract covering aspects such as site conditions, contractor warranties, payment terms, dispute resolution, safety, and quality assurance. An industry briefing is scheduled for May 25, 2026, and registration is required by May 22, 2026. The tender closes on June 11, 2026.
The tender closes on Thursday, 11 June 2026, at 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
The bid notice outlines detailed payment terms, including progressive claims, payment schedules, and final payment procedures, with interest applicable on overdue payments. The principal must pay the contractor the contract sum for its performance, in accordance with, and subject to, the contract.
The contractor warrants that it is experienced and skilled in work of the type, complexity, and scale of the work under the contract, and shall maintain the skill and expertise necessary to complete the work under the contract for the duration of the contract. The contractor also warrants that the works will be fit for their stated purpose and comply with all requirements of the contract and all statutory requirements.
The contractor warrants that it is both experienced and skilled in work of the type, complexity and scale of the work under the contract and shall maintain the skill and expertise necessary to complete the work under the contract for the duration of the contract.
If the contractor fails to achieve practical completion by the date for practical completion, the contractor will be liable to pay the principal liquidated damages at the rate stated in the annexure, or if applicable, the rate notified by the superintendent in accordance with clause 22 for every day after the date for practical completion, up to and including the date of practical completion.
The tender documents indicate that a non-mandatory industry briefing will be held at 10 am AEST, Monday 25 May 2026. Tenderers are required to register their attendance.
The supplier query cutoff date is Tuesday, 02 June 2026, at 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
The contractor warrants that neither it, nor its personnel have engaged in, or will engage in, any collusive, anti-competitive or similar conduct in connection with the contract, any associated tender or any actual or potential contract with any entity for the works. The contractor warrants that it and its personnel do not hold any office or possess any property, are not engaged in any business or activity and do not have any obligations where a conflict of interest is created, or might appear to be created, in conflict with its obligations under the contract, except as disclosed.