Southern Downs Regional Council is establishing a register of prequalified suppliers for the supply and delivery of chemicals for water and waste treatment. The arrangement will be valid for three years with two one-year extension options. The council seeks value for money and a streamlined procurement process.
The contract term starts on 22 June 2026 and ends on 21 June 2029, with two 12-month extension periods possible.
Invoices may be submitted on the 21st day of each month for services provided up to the 21st of that month. Invoices should be emailed to ***@***. *. *, and must include the contract number and purchase order number.
The contract specifies primary obligations, warranties, and representations, including that the supplier has the experience, skills, and resources to comply with its obligations, and that goods supplied are free from defects and of merchantable quality.
The supplier must ensure that it and its personnel have the experience, skills, expertise, resources, and judgment, and hold all necessary competencies, licenses, accreditations, qualifications, permits, clearances, or other authorisations required to comply with its obligations under the contract.
The contract outlines provisions for nonconformance, including the principal's rights to direct rectification and step-in rights, and costs incurred by the principal in such actions will be a debt due by the supplier.
The principal will give the supplier sufficient, but non-exclusive, access to the site to carry out its obligations. The principal and its personnel are entitled to access the site on reasonable written notice.
The contract states that goods supplied must conform to any sample goods approved by the principal.
The contract details grounds for termination, including substantial breach by the supplier, insolvency events, and improper conduct.