This Contract is for the construction of an embankment with 3 rows of H5 treated timber piles 300mm diameter and 8m deep with column centers of 1.5m, installation of a new 600mm diameter flexible plastic drainpipe and reinstatement of the existing road.

The scope of the physical works comprises of:

• Traffic Management, with special emphasis that the Contractor shall ensure that access is to be maintained at all times along the West Coast Road while works are underway.

• Vegetation clearing. I am in the process of working with an Ecologist who will advise whether we need a consent and what the Contractor has to comply with apart from the E&S Control Plan

• Installation of 3 rows of 300mm Ø driven timber piles at 8.0m deep @ 1.5m c/c with MSE embankment above comprising of 3 layers of 6.0m long TENSAR RE520 geogrid

• Pavement reinstatement (with stabilised basecourse)

Far North District Council (The Principal) is seeking contractors who will:

• Complete the works on or before the Due Date for Completion

• Assist in providing a safe and more efficient network, minimising costs and increasing user satisfaction with the network

• Implement and maintain high standards of health & safety and environmental practices and procedures

• Undertake all practical measures to mitigate the social and environmental impacts of their activities

• Provide value for money and increased price certainty in the procurement and construction of the Contract Works

• Implement proactive strategies to enable the timely completion of the Contract Works

• Develop and implement innovative work methods and/or Materials that result in enhanced performance and a cost-effective design

• Commit to a co-operative approach to the Contract through a partnering process.