This is a public tender for the Razorback Road Blackspot Construction project by Rockhampton Regional Council. The project aims to improve road safety through widening, realignment, vegetation clearing, and the construction of turning infrastructure. Contractors are required to submit tenders by Wednesday, 27 May 2026. A mandatory joint site inspection will be held on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, and registration is required by Monday, 4 May 2026. The tender documents include general conditions of contract based on AS ****, with specific annexures detailing amendments and contractual requirements. Key aspects include security provisions, insurance requirements, site access, health and safety, environmental management, and dispute resolution processes. The contract is a fixed lump sum contract, with specific clauses addressing variations, payment claims, and practical completion. The estimated decision date is Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
The tender closes on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, at 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
The bid notice states that payments under the contract shall be made at Rockhampton, Queensland. Specific payment terms are detailed within the General Conditions of Contract, including times for payment claims and the process for payment certificates.
The contract includes provisions for special warranties and general contractor warranties, including warranties regarding materials, workmanship, and compliance with standards. Specific warranty requirements are detailed in Annexure Part F.
The tender requires suitably qualified contractors. Specific qualification criteria are detailed within the tender documents, including requirements related to experience, licenses, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages for delay in reaching practical completion, at a rate of **** per day, with an unlimited limit of liquidated damages.
A single joint site inspection will be held at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, 6th May 2026, onsite at the intersection of Poison Creek Road and Razorback Road. Prospective tenderers must register by emailing ***@***. *. * no later than 2:00 PM on Monday, 4th May 2026.
The supplier query cutoff date is Monday, 25 May 2026, at 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
The contract outlines conditions for substantial breach of contract, which could lead to termination. These include failure to lodge security, failure to comply with directions, providing false declarations, and insolvency.