Lake Macquarie is the Hunter Region's largest city, accounting for 35% of the Lower Hunter population. With the city's current population fast approaching 217,000 Lake Macquarie is also the third largest regional city in New South Wales by population. Moreover, the city's population is expected to grow by 39,000 by 2041, creating a demand for 12,000 new dwellings and associated infrastructure.

ABOUT THE REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ): Lake Macquarie City Council invites requests for quotation for the supply, delivery and installation of playbark softfall to various Council playgrounds in the Local Government Area.

ENQUIRIES: Enquiries should be directed to Alison Cowan, the Category Manager via the online forum. Completed responses can be submitted via the electronic tender box. No hard copy submissions will be accepted.

RESPONDENTS TO NOTE: In the preparation and submission of the RFQ and without limiting the respondents' obligations, the respondent shall submit a response which includes all Schedules including the Respondents Declaration Schedule and any other declaration required completely filled in and signed, together with any other documents, information and details necessary to make the response complete. The respondent shall not submit a response without a firm intention to proceed nor engage in any form of collusive practice not directly or indirectly canvass support from an elected member or employee of Council at any time.

The lowest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted. Late submissions are not accepted.