Tender for road upgrade works at Aitken Street, Gisborne. Scope includes construction of an upgraded urban-standard sealed roadway with drainage, kerb and channel, vehicle crossings, service relocation, and public lighting. Two drainage works are separable portions. Tenders must be lodged electronically via the eTender portal by 2:00 PM on 4 November 2026. Enquiries must be submitted no later than one week prior to closing. Evaluation criteria include price (40%), methodology (30%), relevant experience (10%), compliance with specification (10%), environmental benefit (5%), and social benefit (5%). Contract commencement is 1 December 2026 with practical completion by 31 March 2027. Liquidated damages are AUD 550 per day. Security of 2. 5% of contract sum is required within 21 days of acceptance.
The date for practical completion is 31 March 2027, as stated in the schedule: date for practical completion 31 march 2027.
Council will pay each invoice within 30 days of receipt, as stated: council will pay the amount of each invoice within 30 days of its receipt.
The contractor warrants that within 12 months of completion, any defect will be rectified at its own cost: where within 12 months of the completion of the works, any defect arises. . . the contractor shall promptly. . . rectify the defect.
The contract will be awarded on the basis of best value for money, as stated: the contract will be awarded on the basis of the best value for money.
Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced contractors, as stated: tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake this contract.
Liquidated damages are AUD 550 per day, as stated: liquidated damages. . . rate: 550 per day.
Questions or enquiries must be submitted no later than exactly one week prior to the closing time, as stated: any questions or enquiries must be submitted by no later than exactly one week prior to the closing timedate.
Tenderers who canvass support from a councillor or staff member will be disqualified, as stated: any tenderer, who directly or indirectly seeks to obtain an advantage by the canvassing of support. . . will be disqualified.