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The tender closes on Friday, 29 May 2026 at 04:00 am E. South America Standard Time.

The bid notice states that payment will be made within 15 business days of receipt of a valid payment claim, and payment of moneys to the contractor will not be evidence of the value of work or an admission of liability but will be a payment on account only.

The bid notice mentions a defects liability period, which commences on the date that the works reach practical completion and lasts for the period stated in the annexure, which is 6 months if not stated otherwise.

The bid notice implies that contractors in the 'Building trade, repairs, maintenance services' category are eligible. Specific qualifications are not explicitly detailed in the provided text.

The bid notice mentions liquidated damages if the contractor fails to complete the works by the date for practical completion, in the amount stated in the annexure for every day after that date until practical completion is achieved or the contract is terminated.

The supplier query cutoff is Friday, 29 May 2026 at 04:00 am E. South America Standard Time.

The bid notice states that failure to comply with government policies and legislation that apply to the work under the contract or the contractor's obligations under the contract can result in the imposition of a penalty under the ethical supplier mandate, in addition to any other remedies available to the principal.

The indicative timetable states that the contract start is expected in early July 2026.

In submitting a tender, the tenderer warrants that it has all necessary experience, skill and resources to perform its obligations under the draft contract, has not obtained any improper assistance in preparing its tender, its tender does not contain any false or misleading claims or statements, and complies with all applicable laws, has examined and acquainted itself with and satisfied itself concerning the contents of the request for tender, has considered all information that is relevant to the risks, contingencies and other circumstances which could affect its tender, and is satisfied as to the accuracy, completeness and sufficiency of its tender, and any assumptions upon which tenderer bases its tender.

The offer evaluation process will involve an assessment of tenderer offers received against the criteria listed in section 5. 1 and 5. 1. 2. JCU is not evaluating offers on the sole criterion of price.

Mandatory criteria include insurance compliance, modern slavery compliance, supplier code of conduct compliance, and previous performance and/or referee reports verified. Qualitative criteria include local content, capability, experience, capacity, workplace health and safety (WHS), and sustainability.

The closing date for questions is 28 May 2026.

Any tenderer who directly or indirectly canvasses support from an employee, contractor, council member or agent of JCU will be disqualified. JCU also reserves the right to exclude any tenderer if they have contravened anti-competitive provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act **** or equivalent laws overseas, and full disclosure has not been made.

The bid notice states that tenders will be accepted until 12 noon on 9 June 2026.

The bid notice states that the evaluation criteria and weightings are: capability and experience 20%, methodology 20%, social and economic factors 20%, and price 40%.

To be considered for this arrangement, respondents are to meet mandatory criteria for technical specification from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR), and material cartage in accordance with all relevant Australian standards and legislative requirements.

The bid notice states that clarifications cutoff for requests for clarification or further information will not be accepted on or after the date that is 3 days prior to the closing date.

Any prohibited contact with a local government employee or elected member of council may result in the respondent or prospective respondent and their tender being disqualified from the tender process.