LUMP SUM CONTRACT

Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking suitable experienced suppliers to fulfil Contract 25-26-07 - Fire Prevention Roadside Spraying.

The residual risk of a major/regional bushfire within the Strathbogie Shire Council has been assessed as being HIGH in the Strathbogie Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP).

In recognition of this risk, approx. 900km of Council managed roads have been identified for fuel reduction through a roadside spraying program. The spraying program is targeted at vegetation growth between the trafficked area and the table drain invert.

The reduced fuel loads on the identified roads contributes to the protection of local townships and make the roads safer for emergency vehicle access in the event of a bushfire or grass fire in the Strathbogie Shire landscape.

In addition, the contract works include the spraying of identified intersections and Council owned land including waste transfer stations.

Contract Term is 3 years with another possible 2 x 1 year extension at discretion of the Strathbogie Shire Council. (1+1)

Tenders can be only lodged on line through the Tendersearch portal. Please note Strathbogie Shire Council no longer accepts hardcopy tenders and will not accept tenders by fax or email.

 It is Strathbogie Shire Council's policy not to accept Tenders received after the specified closing time.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS:

Contract 25-26-07 Roadside Spraying is a Lump Sum Contract. Strathbogie Shire advises that failure to supply a lump sum price in the Schedule 1 will result in your tender not being evaluated.

All Tender Schedules must be completed in order for the submission to be evaluated.

You must allow sufficient time to upload your submission prior to the 4pm deadline. We suggest you familiarise yourself with the online form and uploading options via the RESPONSE tab.

Late submissions in any format will not be accepted. If you are midway through your submission and the clock hits 4:00pm your submission will not be accepted, and you will be unable to continue.

We recommend you access a good quality network/internet connection.

All communications regarding the submission must be via the Tendersearch using the Questions tab.

To view Strathbogie Shire's Procurement Policy clink on this link:

https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/images/Council_Procurement_Policy.pdf