HVP invites qualified and experienced contractors to express their interest in providing log haulage services for upcoming parcels of work in Gippsland, Victoria. The tasks involve the transportation of logs over varying distances using Semitrailer and B-Double truck configurations for the following delivery tasks:

1. SEMITRAILER CONFIGURATION: Volume: up to 100,000 tonnes per annum Average Lead Distance: ranges from 50-75 km Contract Term: 3.5 years

Commencement Date: 1st January 2025

2. B-DOUBLE CONFIGURATION:

Volume: up to 45,000 tonnes

Average Lead Distance: ranges from 220-250 km

Contract Term: 7 months (with possible extension)

Commencement Date: 1st December 2024

Requirement: Ability to deliver 3.9m logs

SCOPE OF WORK:

The scope includes the efficient and safe transportation of logs from designated harvesting sites within HVP's Gippsland estate to specified delivery points, ensuring compliance with all industry standards and regulatory requirements.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in log haulage or related transport services

• Suitable fleet capacity and availability for the specified truck configurations

• Compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and legal obligations •Demonstrated ability to meet delivery timelines and handle the specified volumes

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Interested parties are requested to register their expressions of interest, including company profile, fleet details, previous experience, and capability statement by Sunday 20th October 2024.

For further information or to submit your expression of interest, please contact Mark Howe via mark.howe@hvp.com.au

We look forward to receiving your submissions and the opportunity to work with capable contractors.