Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking tenders for the design and construction of road reinstatement works on Forestry Road, impacted by heavy rainfall in January 2025. Tenderers must provide designs, pricing, programs, and methodologies for three remediation options: Option 4. 1 (earthworks with gravity wall), Option 4. 2 (earthworks with MSE wall), and Option 5 (soil nails with nofines concrete and shotcrete). All works must comply with Department of Transport and Main Roads specifications. Regular site audits will be conducted. All communications must be through the vendor portal.
The tender closes on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 at 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
The contract specifies various warranties related to design, construction, materials, and workmanship, including a defects liability period of twelve months. Specific warranty requirements for subcontractors and consultants are detailed in annexures.
The buyer is seeking a qualified and experienced contractor to design and construct the reinstatement, considering pricing, program, and methodology for each of the three proposed options.
Tenderers must be qualified and experienced contractors capable of designing and constructing the specified road reinstatement works, adhering to Department of Transport and Main Roads specifications.
The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages for delay in reaching practical completion, with a rate of **** per day, capped at an unlimited amount. There are also provisions for penalties related to non-compliance with industrial relations and safety requirements.
The tender documents do not explicitly mention a mandatory site visit, but regular site audits will be carried out by the principal's representative during construction.
The tender documents do not explicitly mention a requirement for sample submission as part of the tender process.
The supplier query cutoff date is Friday, 15 May 2026 at 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
Risks for disqualification could include failure to provide conforming tenders for all three options, non-compliance with Department of Transport and Main Roads specifications, or failure to adhere to communication protocols via the vendor portal.