Council is seeking qualified service providers for electrical line tree clearance (ELC) services for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for two more. Services include bi-annual planned inspections and associated works, reactive works, and record keeping. Offers are due by 2:00 PM AEST on 28 July 2026. A briefing session will be held on 07 July 2026. Evaluation criteria include price, compliance with specification, capability, methodology, compliance and risk management, social and economic benefits, and environmental benefits. Mandatory requirements include OHS and risk management systems, insurance, ESI power vegetation control certification, EWP certification, and traffic management capability.
The closing time for offers is 2:00 PM AEST on 28 July 2026.
Offers will be evaluated based on price (at least 30%), compliance with specification (20%), capability and capacity (20%), methodology (10%), compliance and risk management (10%), social and economic benefit (5%), and environmental benefit (5%). The overall value for money proposition will be assessed.
Respondents must meet mandatory compliance criteria including OHS and risk management systems, insurance, Certificate II in ESI Power Vegetation Control with refresher training, current Elevated Work Platform (EWP) certification and high-risk work licence, and the capability to provide traffic guidance schemes and traffic management plans.
A briefing session will be held online via MS Teams on 07 July 2026 at 10:00 AM AEST. Attendance is optional.
The end of the period for questions is 23 July 2026 at 2:00 PM AEST.
Failure to comply with the conditions of participation, including mandatory requirements, may lead to disqualification. Unauthorized communication with council representatives or seeking improper assistance may also result in disqualification.