Tamworth Regional Council seeks to establish an open panel of contractors for sport and recreation grounds maintenance and vegetation management services across council facilities. Services include mowing, brush cutting, edging, vegetation trimming, herbicide application, weed control, event preparation, and general grounds maintenance. The panel operates for an initial 12-month term, open to new contractors throughout. No minimum work volume guaranteed. Contractors may apply for grounds maintenance, chemical application, or both. Mandatory requirements include public liability insurance of $20 million, workers compensation insurance, WHS management plan, SWMS, and relevant licences for chemical application. Work allocated at council's discretion. Payment within 30 days of invoice receipt. Contract governed by NSW law.
Delivery dates are specified in the contract or orders, and time will be of the essence under this contract. Contractors must notify the principal in writing if delivery is likely to be delayed.
Payments must be made within 30 days of the receipt of the contractors invoice, provided goods and services are accepted and the contractor is compliant.
The contractor must obtain all warranties, including manufacturers' warranties, and ensure the principal has the benefit of them. The contractor must obtain all warranties including without limitation, any applicable manufacturers warranties.
Contractors must demonstrate capability, experience, personnel, plant and equipment, and hold public liability insurance with a minimum cover of 20 million and workers compensation insurance.
Failure to deliver on time may result in the principal purchasing substitute goods, with any extra cost or expense incurred over and above the contract price being a debt due from the contractor.
Contractors may be removed from the panel for fails to maintain mandatory compliance requirements or repeatedly performs services to an unsatisfactory standard.
