Ballina Shire Council is seeking tenders for waste collection, transport, processing, and disposal services for council facilities for a 5-year period. Tenders must be submitted electronically via VendorPanel or in a sealed envelope by 2:00 PM AEST on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. All questions must be submitted via VendorPanel by close of business on 30 June 2026. The service provider must comply with all applicable legislation, maintain a WHS management system, and provide a business continuity plan. Performance will be monitored monthly against KPIs. The contract is subject to annual CPI rise and fall. Council reserves the right to reject any or all tenders.
Tenders must be lodged in the tender box, 40 Cherry Street, Ballina before 2:00 PM AEST Tuesday 7 July 2026.
Invoices must be submitted by email within seven 7 days after the end of each month to: ***@***. *. * will pay within 30 days of satisfactory completion and receipt of a correctly rendered invoice.
The service provider warrants that all services and works undertaken by it are reasonably suitable in all respects for the purposes required by this contract.
Tenders will be evaluated based on weighted criteria: Price (50%), Experience and Capability (15%), Methodology and Delivery Plan (20%), and Social and Community (15%).
Tenderers must be suitably qualified and experienced service providers. Mandatory criteria include public liability insurance, NSW workers compensation insurance, comprehensive motor vehicle and plant insurance, a demonstrated WHS management system, a demonstrated environmental management system, and a demonstrated quality management system.
If the service provider's performance against KPIs is inadequate, council may terminate the agreement or withhold payment until the performance issue is rectified.
Tenderers are expected to have visited the area before submitting a tender and familiarised themselves with the conditions, location of works, amenities, and working areas.
Questions will be received up to the close of business on 30 June 2026.
Unauthorised communication with council staff or canvassing of councillors or staff may lead to disqualification.