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Expressions of Interest sought - Supply of Weed Control Plant and Equipment
Tender ID: 449462
Tender Details
Organisation:
Tender #:
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Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
13 March 2021
Closing Date:
26 March 2021
Tender Description
Desert Channels Queensland invites expressions of interest from interested parties for the hire of suitable plant and equipment for the control of Prickly Acacia in the upper catchments of the Diamantina and Thomson rivers and their tributaries.
Respondents must be able to demonstrate their ability to provide plant and equipment to the minimum specifications listed. Particular reference in applications should be made to ability to conform to each of the specific expression of interest specifications listed. The expression of interest is for a three-year period until 2024.
DCQ background
DCQ was formed in 2002 with a distinguished history within the region educating and raising awareness about Natural Resource Management and investing in on-ground works. We are currently eradicating prickly acacia using innovative techniques.
DCQ is located in Longreach and has a very strong community ethic with significant staff time and resources consistently dedicated to community projects and community events.
This Expression of Interest
The work to be undertaken under this expression of interest is part of our program to have the Desert Channels region free of major prickly acacia seed sources. We are bound by strict accounting, reporting and community consultation requirements and respondents must be able to demonstrate their ability to operate in this environment.
Our weed eradication work is based on innovation and precision. We use a suite of tools to deliver our eradication objectives, within our budget parameters and without compromising our environmental philosophy.
To this end, from time to time we require additional plant and equipment to meet our operational objectives. This expression of interest is for the applicant to be listed as a DCQ Preferred Supplier of any or all of the below listed plant and equipment.
Plant and equipment specifications
DCQ is seeking, from suitably equipped firms or individuals, plant and equipment that conform to the following requirements:
1. ATV – two seater; roll cage; carry tray; 100kg load rating; tow ball
2. ATV transporter trailer – dual axle; 1,000kg load rating; 2 spares
3. Quad bike with spray tank and equipment – 4WD; 350cc; 70 litre tank; 20 metre spray hose; adjustable nozzle; bash plates; CV boot protectors
4. Quad bike transporter trailer – dual axle; 1,500kg load rating; 2 spares
5. Mister (PTO or engine driven, minimum of 400 litre water tank, minimum working range of 30 minutes, cannon spot or signal spot outlet)
6. Quikspray unit (vehicle mounted, minimum of 400 litre water tank, minimum of 100m house per reel, minimum of 5HP motor)
7. Drones such as mavic, phantom etc (suitable for weed surveying) available on an as needs basis
At the request of the DCQ, respondents must be able to establish that they have the capacity to supply, such plant and equipment as nominated by them, in safe and good working order, and will be responsible for the maintenance of that standard.
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