Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking submissions for the wet hire of mechanical mulching equipment for roadside vegetation control. The contract is a schedule of rates. Submissions are due by 11 August 2026 at 1:00 AM E. South America Standard Time. The buyer's contact details are hidden.
The closing date for submissions is Tuesday, 11 August 2026, at 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
Council will pay the amount in the payment schedule within the time frame stated in schedule 1 after receipt of a payment claim which complies with clause 19. 4. Payments by council are on account only and are neither evidence of councils acceptance that the supply have been performed in accordance with the contract nor an admission of liability.
The contractor warrants that any goods supplied will be new, of merchantable quality, free from defects, and comply with the national construction code performance requirements.
The contractor must have the necessary experience, and an appropriately qualified and trained workforce, to carry out such supply until completion.
If the contractor fails to achieve completion by the completion date or fails to complete a supply by the relevant key supply date, the contractor will be liable to council for liquidated damages at the rate stated in schedule 1 or the request for services if any.
Supplier query cutoff is Friday, 07 August 2026, at 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
The contractor must not engage in any collusive behaviour, anti-competitive conduct or similar conduct in contravention of legislative requirements relating to the contract.