The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is seeking the services of a suitably qualified Head Contractor to construct the Park Hub and West Ridge amenities, and undertake demolition, site services installation, civil and landscape works within the John Forrest National Park visitor’s precinct and West Ridge locations. Delivery of the Stage 4 works are located within the John Forrest National Park, Hovea WA.

The new Park Hub and West Ridge amenities is the Stage 4 phase of implementation of the John Forrest National Park improvement project. In total there are four stages, with the remainder of works as follows:

• Stage 1 and  2 (West Ridge car park and access road) – consist of road and car park civil works and is currently under construction. Expected completion date is December 2024.
• Stage 3 (Glen Brook bridge and walkway) - is a separate contract consisting of a pedestrian bridge and walkway connecting the West Ridge car park to the visitor’s precinct. Expected completion date is August 2025.

Delivery of the Stage 4 works are expected to commence directly following the award of this Contract.

Site Visit

A site visit will be held at Margaret Forrest Centre, John Forrest National Park, Hovea on 6 Dec, 2024 10:00 AM.

Attendance at a mandatory briefing/site inspection is required, the following date/time is available for prospective Respondents and will be conducted on:

Date: Friday, 6 December 2024

Time: 10 AM to 12 PM (Western Australia)

Location: Margaret Forrest Centre, John Forrest National Park, Hovea, WA

The Respondent is requested to confirm its attendance by no later than 2:00PM, on Wednesday, 4 December 2024 by contacting Gill Hill, Senior Procurement Officer on (08) 9219 9344 or via email at: gill.hill@dbca.wa.gov.au

Attendance at the briefing is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid.